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In-depth - High net worth: Water torture
Escape of water claims can be very expensive, but convincing clients to install leak detection systems could save brokers and customers time, money and a lot of inconvenience. Sam Barrett writes
People Moves: Round-up 3 - 7 August 2020
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
Insurers failed to raise issues with government's restriction triggers, says FCA
If insurers disagreed with the government’s conclusions following a meeting with the industry that they would pay out based on March advice then they should have spoken out sooner and given politicians an earlier ‘opportunity’ to enforce mandatory bans,…
Biba says members are taking action to tackle dual pricing
A report from the trade body shows brokers are engaging with its Guiding Principles and Action Points to address dual pricing practices in the home and motor insurance sectors.
Amanda Blanc replaces Tulloch as Aviva CEO
Maurice Tulloch has retired for family health reasons.
Covid-19: PRA warns of potential "significant impact" on insurers from BI dispute
But the regulator also describes the sector as resilient and robust in a letter to general insurance CEOs.
Insurance Covid-Cast episode 16: “From feast to famine in ten days” – How the travel insurance sector is dealing with the Coronavirus with no sales
In the latest episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together a group of travel insurance experts to discuss how the travel insurance sector is coping with a “tsunami of claims” and whether it will bounce back post-pandemic.
Covid-19: ABI hits back following open letter from pub industry
The sector has united to highlight its disappointment in the insurance industry following the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown.
Covid-19: Industry welcomes government-backed trade credit reinsurance scheme
Biba CEO Steve White says trade body worked with the government, the ABI and the Confederation of British Industry to find a solution after brokers in the trade credit sector said they found it “extremely difficult” to place new business.
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.
Brokers under threat in Covid-19 BI dispute
Experts have warned that business interruption could be “the next PPI for brokers “as FCA seeks legal clarity on BI wordings.
Covid-19: FCA bares teeth as BI dispute hots up
Regulator seeks court action to resolve uncertainty on business interruption cover and bring clarity on specific policy clauses.
Covid-19: Treasury Committee tells insurers to be clear and fair
Mel Stride MP states firms are continuously facing difficulties in making successful coronavirus-related claims as the ABI says insurers are expected to pay out a total of £1.2bn.
Covid-19: Measures to maintain personal injury claims process launched
The ABI and the Association of Consumer Support Organisations have developed a statement of intent recommending remote video examination and rehabilitation.
Covid-19: Total claims pay-outs expected to reach £1.2bn
The ABI says insurers are expected to pay £900m towards business interruption claims.
Covid-19: Celebrity chef joins firms attacking Hiscox over BI cover
Reports state star chef Raymond Blanc has slammed Hiscox for not paying out after he was forced to close his restaurants and pubs in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Covid-19: Industry welcomes "firm and pragmatic" FCA message on BI claims
Sector responds to the regulator's Dear CEO letter calling on insurers to pay valid claims quickly.
Insurance Covid Cast – episode one: How has the industry’s reputation been impacted by its handling of the coronavirus epidemic?
In the first of a new series of video casts brought to you by Insurance Age and Insurance Post whilst our journalists are in isolation lockdown we discuss the sector’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and what lasting impact it might have on its…
Covid-19: Disrupters pressurise motor insurers to return premium
On demand insurtechs encourage incumbents to give back premium as it is predicted providers could save £1bn as claims plummet amid lockdown.
Covid-19: UK claims will pass £1bn, says Huw Evans
Evans quoted the figure in a letter defending the response of insurers to the pandemic.
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.
Covid-19: Six month MOT exemption announced
The AA said it had raised MOT concerns with transport ministers last week.
Covid-19: Expect £275m in travel payouts, says ABI
Industry body says the total will dwarf the £148m record reported in 2010.
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.