ms Romero and Qlaims partner on commercial property support By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 10:52:12 +0000 Broker can now offer claims support and loss recovery insurance to commercial property clients. Full Article
ms Blog: How flood prevention technology can impact claims management By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 10:01:45 +0000 Jonathan Jackson, CEO at flood forecasting InsurTech Previsico, explains how new technologies can change the industry's approach to flood claims. Full Article
ms Ignite Systems launches broker chatbot service By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 12:26:33 +0000 Yoga Insurance Services, sister company of OneCall, has signed up as the first client. Full Article
ms In-depth - cyber: Are brokers protecting themselves against cyber risks? By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 12:50:52 +0000 As well as selling the benefits of cyber insurance to clients, brokers must show the way by being ready for any data breaches or cyber attacks. Sam Barrett reports Full Article
ms Coverly confirms growth plans amid redundancy threat at parent firm BFS By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 15:04:38 +0000 The SME-focused insurtech was launched by former Aviva and Brokerbility expert, Jodi Cartwright, in 2019. Full Article
ms Applied Systems implements remote working globally By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:55:58 +0000 Software house has also introduced measures to enable its clients to follow suit. Full Article
ms 10 of the strangest public transit systems By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 13:28:00 +0000 From an underground funicular to ice buses, there are unique ways around the world to get from one end of a city to another. Full Article Transportation
ms Why San Francisco nixing parking minimums is a win for the environment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2018 18:45:16 +0000 With newly passed legislation, San Francisco is now the largest city in the country to not require a minimum number of parking spaces for new developments. Full Article Transportation
ms Sweden aims to go 100% fossil fuel-free By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Oct 2015 12:42:00 +0000 As environmental targets go, this one is about as ambitious as you can get. Full Article Energy
ms Electric vehicle etiquette: When to charge and other conundrums By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Mar 2017 20:09:56 +0000 Electric vehicles are better for the planet, but they've thrown new kinks into our social norms and interactions. Full Article Transportation
ms To protect endangered rhinos, U.S. Army veterans answer a new call to arms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 20:38:54 +0000 Ex-soldiers are joining the fight to save rhinos against poachers in S. Africa and beating back their own personal demons at the same time. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ms 1,000-year-old cherry tree blooms in Japan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:03:12 +0000 A gorgeous 1,000-year-old cherry tree blooms in Japan without any adoring fans to see it. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ms 7 mind-bending facts about magic mushrooms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 21:05:17 +0000 Did you know prehistoric mushroom cults may have inspired Santa Claus? Here are a few more interesting facts you may not know about magic mushrooms Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ms Coronavirus pandemic creates an opportunity for penguins at zoos and aquariums By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:55:07 +0000 Penguins are getting a chance to explore facilities that are closed to human visitors due to COVID-19. Full Article Animals
ms 6 household items with hidden plastic in them By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2019 16:21:16 +0000 You probably have several of these items that contain plastic in your home right now. Here's how to avoid them. Full Article Responsible Living
ms Which household items contain mercury? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:44:36 +0000 Despite being phased out of many products, mercury still lurks in our homes. Full Article Translating Uncle Sam
ms Flaking out: How snow forms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:00:00 +0000 As snow bombards the U.S. this winter, MNN takes a look at how Mother Nature produces something so delicate and so dangerous. Full Article Translating Uncle Sam
ms CII postpones some exams amid coronavirus outbreak By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:09:38 +0000 The body is hitting pause on April’s written exams until October but plans to press ahead with its July sittings and multiple choice exams in small groups will continue. Full Article
ms Kingsbridge and Fresh-owner Vantage aims for £500m premium By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:36:58 +0100 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. Full Article
ms Home insurance premiums increase By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 12:47:47 +0000 Effect of storms is feeding through into premium costs. Full Article
ms Be Wiser stems losses in 2019 results By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 08:35:20 +0000 Broker posted a loss of £669,000 for 2019 as it projects a return to profitability in 2020 as a result of streamlining and reorganisation. Full Article
ms Aviva confirms partial pull-back from personal lines broker market By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 16:22:53 +0000 General insurance CEO, Colm Holmes, says provider has exited some "unprofitable relationships" in personal lines, but highlights Aviva will "significantly invest" in the broker channel going forward. Full Article
ms Car insurance premiums fall in Q1 2020 By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:14:11 +0100 Research by Confused.com and Willis Towers Watson reveals dip in motor premiums, following a £47 rise over the last year. Full Article
ms Covid-19: Total claims pay-outs expected to reach £1.2bn By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:32:05 +0100 The ABI says insurers are expected to pay £900m towards business interruption claims. Full Article
ms Covid-19: Measures to maintain personal injury claims process launched By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:15:56 +0100 The ABI and the Association of Consumer Support Organisations have developed a statement of intent recommending remote video examination and rehabilitation. Full Article
ms Research reveals insurance claims among the most likely to succeed in courts By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:12:20 +0100 Law firm warns insurance sector will be under scrutiny as the level of litigation is predicted to rise as a result of Covid-19. Full Article
ms Covid-19: Hospitality group forms to fight insurers over BI By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:15:24 +0100 The group is being advised by Mishcon de Reya and will look into claims denied by any number of insurers naming Axa, China Taiping, RSA, Touchstone, and Zurich but excluding Hiscox. Full Article
ms Covid-19: QBE latest provider facing legal action after denying BI claims By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:37:31 +0100 Simon Sloane, partner at law firm Fieldfisher, says over 40 policyholders in the dental sector are interested in pursuing action. Full Article
ms Covid-19: FCA urges firms to consider premium reductions and payment holidays By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 11:11:00 +0100 The regulator issued a raft of measures today (1 May) for how financial services firms should behave while coronavirus grips the nation. Full Article
ms Home premiums stable in Q1 2017 according to AA Index By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 28 Apr 2017 09:05:56 +0100 However premiums are set to go up and will also be hit by a 2% IPT increase from June this year. Full Article
ms Car premiums drop in third quarter 2017 By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 27 Oct 2017 09:25:06 +0100 Research by the AA shows first decline since Q1 2016. Full Article
ms Car insurance premiums rose 8% in 2017 By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 22 Jan 2018 10:30:48 +0000 Research finds that premiums actually fell in final quarter of the year. Full Article
ms Home insurance premiums rise 5% in 2017 By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 23 Jan 2018 15:37:10 +0000 Research by the AA finds yearly increases in buildings, contents and combined policies. Full Article
ms Car insurance premiums fall for third quarter in a row By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 16 Apr 2018 09:14:44 +0100 Research reveals prices now lower than a year ago. Full Article
ms Car premiums dropped in Q1 2018, AA Insurance Index shows By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 20 Apr 2018 09:05:18 +0100 Reduction means insurance costs are now lower than a year ago. Full Article
ms Car premiums fell in second quarter 2018, says AA By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:27:57 +0100 Average prices have dropped by more than 10% in a year. Full Article
ms AA’s research finds home premiums on the rise in Q2 2018 By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:35:01 +0100 Company flags insurer fears over subsidence claims. Full Article
ms Car premiums continue to drop in Q3 2018 according to AA By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 24 Oct 2018 09:08:13 +0100 Customers benefiting from 10% yearly fall. Full Article
ms AA reports flat home insurance premiums for Q3 2018 By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 24 Oct 2018 09:39:07 +0100 The cost of insuring a home “remains remarkable value for money”. Full Article
ms Home insurance premiums continue to creep up in Q4 2018 By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 08:45:46 +0000 Analysis by The AA reveals quarterly and yearly increases. Full Article
ms AA reports first rise in car premiums for nearly two years By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 08:54:05 +0000 Figures for Q4 2018 show 2.7% uptick. Full Article
ms Van insurance premiums shoot up By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 11:19:59 +0100 The sector continued to display big pricing disparities across age groups and experts warn Ogden will increase market volatility. Full Article
ms Car insurance premiums dip in Q3 By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 10:20:01 +0100 Research by Willis Towers Watson and Confused.com also shows continuing fluctuations in average premiums. Full Article
ms Motor premiums may ‘reach the highest on record’ By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:42:44 +0000 Willis Towers Watson and Confused warn of future increases as they publish data for Q4 2019. Full Article
ms Motor premiums rise 2.8% in Q1 By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 09:59:21 +0100 Consumer Intelligence warned that telematics restrictions following coronavirus may hit youngest drivers hardest. Full Article
ms Business Secretary states most firms have “not purchased” Covid-19 cover By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:19:54 +0100 John Glen said the government is in continual dialogue with insurance sector as he restates companies without the right cover will require support from elsewhere. Full Article
ms Covid-19: UK claims will pass £1bn, says Huw Evans By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 11:40:30 +0100 Evans quoted the figure in a letter defending the response of insurers to the pandemic. Full Article
ms Covid-19: FCA calls on insurers to pay valid claims quickly By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 12:19:26 +0100 Regulator tells firms who refuse to pay out to explain why and how they believe it represents a fair outcome for customers. Full Article
ms Covid-19: Celebrity chef joins firms attacking Hiscox over BI cover By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:12:42 +0100 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. Full Article
ms Covid-19: Broker calls on Chancellor to release Pool Re funds for BI claims By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:53:46 +0100 NDML is asking for some of Pool Re’s £6.6bn cash to be used to help businesses in the leisure and hospitality sector which have been hit by coronavirus. Full Article