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Insurance Age Digital Issue: April - Insurance and Covid-19
The coronavirus crisis has forced us all to adapt. Here, for the very first time, we have the digital-only edition of Insurance Age.
Opinion: Mactavish's Bruce Hepburn on restoring trust and reforming the industry
Lessons to learn: Even before the current crisis, the industry was in need of a shakeup, says Bruce Hepburn
Covid-19: ABI pledges to address questions raised by Treasury Select Committee
Last week, the Committee wrote to ABI director general Huw Evans requesting insurer data in relation to the coronavirus crisis.
Sir Peter Wood steps down from Esure
Wood founded the business in 1999 and sold a majority stake to Bain Capital in 2018.
Covid-19: Insurance firms come bottom of the list for contacting customers
Research reveals fast food companies and gyms are communicating more with clients about the coronavirus pandemic than insurance providers.
Chubb investigating possible data breach
Provider confirmed a “computer security incident” but suggested its network was untouched.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 27 March 2020
Insurance Age editor, Sian Barton, and content director, Jonathan Swift, discuss the top stories this week and talk about their own experience of the coronavirus lockdown.
Covid-19: Lloyd's outlines coronavirus impact and response
CEO John Neal urges the industry to "put a lot more effort" into explaining products to clients.
Lloyd's returns to profit in 2019
Market says it is in a "strong position" to respond to the impacts of the coronavirus.
Danish regulator orders Gefion to stop writing business
The unrated Danish motor provider says it "strongly disagrees" with the order and adds it has continued its capital raising efforts as it seeks to comply with its solvency capital requirement.
Covid-19: Expect £275m in travel payouts, says ABI
Industry body says the total will dwarf the £148m record reported in 2010.
Blog: How tech kept the world ticking over
Qlaims Insurance's Mike Keating on how technology will help brokers, insurers and customers stay connected during the coronavirus outbreak.
Covid-19: IUAD launches emergency appeal
Insurance Cares: Group said social isolation is an “enormous threat” to the 700,000 people over 70 living with dementia.
Covid-19: Biba cancels 2020 conference
The event, which was scheduled to take place in Manchester in May, will no longer go ahead.
Covid-19: Government loan schemes open
Government scheme is supporting small and medium sized businesses, while the Bank of England’s scheme is supporting larger firms.
People Moves Round-up: 16-27 March 2020
Keep up to date with the latest market moves.
Covid-19: Are you a key worker?
Biba's Graeme Trudgill outlines the relevant areas for brokers as the FCA tells firms how to identify key workers in financial services.
Covid-19: ABI highlights insurer motor and home commitments
The body outlined the insurer response to Financial Conduct Authority guidelines as providers waive renewals for key workers.
Ecclesiastical unveils cyber safety resources for teachers
Insurer developed ‘Cyber Ready’ toolkit following feedback that pupils are often more tech savvy than teachers.
Covid-19: Confusion over rent guarantee insurance
Broker refuses to sell rent guarantee cover amid the coronavirus crisis as it forces landlords to evict tenants in order to kick in.
Covid-19: Nicola Sturgeon calls on insurers to "play their part"
The Scottish First Minister says insurers need to "step up to the plate" and help small businesses.
Covid-19: Lloyd's rings Lutine Bell
The market closed its underwriting room on Thursday afternoon in response to the coronavirus crisis.
CMA slaps Ardonagh’s Paymentshield over PPI
The “significant” breaches meant some customers did not get annual review statements for up to six years.
Covid-19: Lloyd's closes London underwriting room
Market moves to close its underwriting room from 4pm on 19 March to "avoid non-essential contact".