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UK Broker Awards 2020: Deadline approaches
As brokers show their mettle amid the Covid-19 crisis, tell us why you should win an award and get official recognition for performance and innovation in insurance.
Blog: Why brokers need to get behind the FCA on BI
Romero and NDML’s Simon Mabb says why he believes brokers must unite with the regulator to overcome the current Covid-19 business interruption dispute.
Lloyd's expects $4.3bn claims hit from Covid-19
Market predicts the pandemic to be one of its largest pay-outs ever and states the estimated underwriting losses covered by the industry as a result of Covid-19 will be around $107bn in 2020.
Allianz appoints chief risk officer
John Berry is a specialist in pricing, underwriting, data and strategy.
Insurance Covid-Cast episode 12: Newsmaker special with Partners& CEO Phil Barton and chair Stuart Reid
In the latest Insurance Post and Insurance Age video cast brought to you while our journalists are working from home, we present the latest in a series of newsmaker specials focusing on the people behind the lockdown headlines.
Airmic pressures insurers on “grey area” Covid-19 claims
The risk management association called for a business sensitive approach on the coronavirus pandemic and warned of long term damage if insurers and brokers fail to show fairness and flexibility.
Covid-19: Dentists seek legal action in fresh BI dispute
The British Dental Association said its members had been “blindsided" after majority of coronavirus-related BI claims were rejected.
Brokers lament “abysmal” claims experience during Covid-19
Exclusive: Abysmal, slow, abhorrent, extremely poor and incoherent are just some of the words used by brokers to describe claims dealings with a number of providers.
Insurance Covid-Cast episode 11: Loss adjusting during lockdown - and what the sector might look like post-pandemic
In the latest episode of Insurance Post and Insurance Age’s new video series brought to you while our journalists are working from home, we gathered together a group of senior loss adjusters and experts to discuss how their employers have adapted to ‘the…
Ageas takes catastrophe hit
COR crept above 100% across all business lines in Q1 due to storms.
Biba extends travel scheme with AllClear
The solution provides cover for customers who struggle to find travel insurance because of pre-existing medical conditions or age.
Covid-19: Biba backs Pandemic Re solution for future pandemics
Executive director Graeme Trudgill urges sector to look at a long-term solution as he highlights that the industry does not have enough money to cover claims arising from the coronavirus crisis.
The working from home diaries: Jonathan Bines
AFL Insurance Brokers CEO Jonathan Bines, shares how he is coping with running the business amid the UK lockdown.
Allianz UK “well equipped” to manage Covid-19 challenges
The provider published a Q1 trading update, the first to incorporate Allianz, LV and Legal & General, as it says it has made 200-plus Covid-19 claims pay outs.
Insurance Covid-Cast episode 10: Newsmaker special with Bought By Many CEO Steven Mendel
In the latest Insurance Post and Insurance Age video cast brought to you while our journalists are working from home, we present the first in a series of newsmaker specials focusing on the people behind the lockdown headlines.
Covid-19: Pressure groups maintain heat on insurers with open letter
The Covid Claims Groups sent an open letter to the ABI calling its BI stance “callous and wrong” and urging industry to pay out for extended BI cover.
Finch Group appoints MD
Paul Goodman joins the Ethos-owned business from JLT Specialty.
Covid-19: Are MGAs outperforming insurers in responding to the crisis?
Brokers say pandemic is an opportunity for MGAs to grow their market share as insurers shy away from writing new business.
FCA set to take a keen interest in vulnerable customers
Insurance Cares: Report by Consumer Intelligence and Sicsic Advisory shows number of people in the vulnerable customer category has hit 13m.
The working from home diaries: Steve Smith
MD of Smith Greenfield, Steve Smith, shares how he is coping with running his business amid the UK lockdown.
Insurance Covid Cast Episode Nine: Could Tiger King Joe Exotic cut it as a fraud fighter or handle big cats at Lloyd’s?
In the latest Insurance Post and Insurance Age video cast brought to you while our journalists are in isolation lockdown we present first in an irregular series - Covid Culture Club - where we discuss things to watch and do at home.
RSA hires CUO from Ardonagh
Paul Dilley will replace Adrian Sweeney after a handover period.
Blog: Is the pandemic a pivotal moment for insurers?
PR expert and former Allianz corporate communication lead, Mark Bishop considers how the reputation of the sector is being affected by Covid-19.
Hiscox share sale raises £375m
The insurer also published a trading update which addressed the current Covid-19 business interruption dispute.