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Insurance Covid-Cast - episode five: Could the FOS be key to help bring clarity and nix growing number of SME BI complaints
In the latest episode of Insurance Post and Insurance Age’s new series of video casts brought to you while our journalists are in isolation lockdown we discuss the ongoing confusion around business interruption cover, and what is needed to bring some…
Covid-19: RSA faces legal action in BI dispute
RSA is latest provider in firing line as nursery sector hits out and, separately, a new action group, Insurance Justice, has been set up to defend BI claims for businesses.
Hiscox Action Group appoints big-hitting legal firm to represent members in BI row
The group of companies criticising Hiscox for refusing to pay out BI claims as a result of the coronavirus says it is also in "advanced talks" with a litigation funder to underwrite its entire legal costs as dispute hots up.
Covid-19: Litigation against brokers and insurers set to increase amid BI row
The market has been criticised for its response to the coronavirus crisis, particularly with regard to business interruption as providers "look down the barrel' of class action.
Insurance Covid-Cast - episode four: How insurance companies are rising up to help communities and keep society open during the Coronavirus crisis
In the latest episode of Insurance Post and Insurance Age’s new series of video casts brought to you while our journalists are in isolation lockdown we discuss how insurance companies are seeking to make a difference within local communities during…
The working from home diaries: Norrie Erwin
Insurance Age finds out how Norrie Erwin, managing director at Carrot Insurance, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Kingsbridge and Fresh-owner Vantage aims for £500m premium
Exclusive: CEO Jacquie Boast has restructured the business with Fresh CEO Mike Wall exiting and 75 staff leaving the business as she seeks to position Vantage for growth.
Fresh attack on Hiscox BI stance from night life industry
The Night Time Industries Association has been advised members have a “good case” against Hiscox as barrister warns “insurers will never be forgiven” for response to Covid-19.
Catlin calls on industry to repair reputation following Covid-19 response
Exclusive: Stephen Catlin slams "unfortunate" lack of sympathy to policyholders in messages from the sector and pushes back at claim that the industry steering group on pandemic response is a PR gimmick.
Hiscox expects $175m Covid-19 payout
Hiscox, which is currently in dispute with a group of firms over BI, said it is actively settling claims for event cancellation and abandonment, media and entertainment and travel.
Covid-19: MP calls for insurers to make full pay outs due to pandemic
Jonathan Edwards has signed an early day motion calling on the government to instruct all insurers to use dividends to pay Covid-19 claims.
Covid-19: Legal firm calls for joint govt and industry BI recovery plan
Flaxmans makes case for government and insurance sector to team up to help businesses recover following the coronavirus pandemic as Mactavish calls for independent review.
Lloyd’s pulls together BI data for PRA – reports
The marketplace has been asked to collate insurer BI cover information for the regulator.
Complete our survey: How has your business been hit by Covid-19?
Survey aims to find out how the industry has changed its working practices, the challenges faced by professionals working remotely and how brokers feel insurers have responded to the pandemic.
Admiral becomes first UK provider to offer pandemic rebate
The business is to return £110m to car and van customers as part of Stay At Home Refunds as it becomes first to bow to pressure to give back as policyholders use vehicles less.
Covid-19: Stephen Catlin heads up industry steering group on pandemic response
The group, which has members including Aviva's Maurice Tulloch and RSA's Stephen Hester, is working closely with Pool Re to develop solutions to the crisis.
The working from home diaries: Tom Bartleet
Insurance Age finds out how Tom Bartleet, CEO of Erskine Murray, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Car insurance premiums fall in Q1 2020
Research by Confused.com and Willis Towers Watson reveals dip in motor premiums, following a £47 rise over the last year.
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.
The working from home diaries: Paul Beck
Insurance Age finds out how Paul Beck, managing director at Direct Insurance Corporate Risks, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Covid-19: We want to break free…
As lockdown continues PKF Littlejohn’s John Needham, shares information about how insurance businesses are accessing the government’s business relief measures amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Covid-19: App-based broker Lenny closes down after backers exit
Short-term car insurance broker says the Coronavirus outbreak made it a "frustratingly unfavourable landscape" to find a new backer.
Blog: Covid-19 will make cyber and digital insurance policies more relevant than ever
Kennedy's Elizabeth Bardsley discusses the risks brokers need to be aware of as more and more professionals work from home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The working from home diaries: Nick Hobbs
Insurance Age finds out how Nick Hobbs, director of broker markets at Allianz UK, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.