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Romero and Qlaims partner on commercial property support

Broker can now offer claims support and loss recovery insurance to commercial property clients.




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Blog: How flood prevention technology can impact claims management

Jonathan Jackson, CEO at flood forecasting InsurTech Previsico, explains how new technologies can change the industry's approach to flood claims.




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Ignite Systems launches broker chatbot service

Yoga Insurance Services, sister company of OneCall, has signed up as the first client.




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In-depth - cyber: Are brokers protecting themselves against cyber risks?

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




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Coverly confirms growth plans amid redundancy threat at parent firm BFS

The SME-focused insurtech was launched by former Aviva and Brokerbility expert, Jodi Cartwright, in 2019.




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Applied Systems implements remote working globally

Software house has also introduced measures to enable its clients to follow suit.




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10 of the strangest public transit systems

From an underground funicular to ice buses, there are unique ways around the world to get from one end of a city to another.




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Why San Francisco nixing parking minimums is a win for the environment

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.




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Sweden aims to go 100% fossil fuel-free

As environmental targets go, this one is about as ambitious as you can get.




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Electric vehicle etiquette: When to charge and other conundrums

Electric vehicles are better for the planet, but they've thrown new kinks into our social norms and interactions.




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To protect endangered rhinos, U.S. Army veterans answer a new call to arms

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.



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1,000-year-old cherry tree blooms in Japan

A gorgeous 1,000-year-old cherry tree blooms in Japan without any adoring fans to see it.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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7 mind-bending facts about magic mushrooms

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



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Coronavirus pandemic creates an opportunity for penguins at zoos and aquariums

Penguins are getting a chance to explore facilities that are closed to human visitors due to COVID-19.




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6 household items with hidden plastic in them

You probably have several of these items that contain plastic in your home right now. Here's how to avoid them.




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Which household items contain mercury?

Despite being phased out of many products, mercury still lurks in our homes.



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Flaking out: How snow forms

As snow bombards the U.S. this winter, MNN takes a look at how Mother Nature produces something so delicate and so dangerous.



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CII postpones some exams amid coronavirus outbreak

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.




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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.




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Home insurance premiums increase

Effect of storms is feeding through into premium costs.




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Be Wiser stems losses in 2019 results

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.




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Aviva confirms partial pull-back from personal lines broker market

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.




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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.




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Covid-19: Total claims pay-outs expected to reach £1.2bn

The ABI says insurers are expected to pay £900m towards business interruption claims.




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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.




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Research reveals insurance claims among the most likely to succeed in courts

Law firm warns insurance sector will be under scrutiny as the level of litigation is predicted to rise as a result of Covid-19.




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Covid-19: Hospitality group forms to fight insurers over BI

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.




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Covid-19: QBE latest provider facing legal action after denying BI claims

Simon Sloane, partner at law firm Fieldfisher, says over 40 policyholders in the dental sector are interested in pursuing action.




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Covid-19: FCA urges firms to consider premium reductions and payment holidays

The regulator issued a raft of measures today (1 May) for how financial services firms should behave while coronavirus grips the nation.




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Home premiums stable in Q1 2017 according to AA Index

However premiums are set to go up and will also be hit by a 2% IPT increase from June this year.




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Car premiums drop in third quarter 2017

Research by the AA shows first decline since Q1 2016.




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Car insurance premiums rose 8% in 2017

Research finds that premiums actually fell in final quarter of the year.




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Home insurance premiums rise 5% in 2017

Research by the AA finds yearly increases in buildings, contents and combined policies.




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Car insurance premiums fall for third quarter in a row

Research reveals prices now lower than a year ago.




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Car premiums dropped in Q1 2018, AA Insurance Index shows

Reduction means insurance costs are now lower than a year ago.




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Car premiums fell in second quarter 2018, says AA

Average prices have dropped by more than 10% in a year.




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AA’s research finds home premiums on the rise in Q2 2018

Company flags insurer fears over subsidence claims.




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Car premiums continue to drop in Q3 2018 according to AA

Customers benefiting from 10% yearly fall.




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AA reports flat home insurance premiums for Q3 2018

The cost of insuring a home “remains remarkable value for money”.




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Home insurance premiums continue to creep up in Q4 2018

Analysis by The AA reveals quarterly and yearly increases.




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AA reports first rise in car premiums for nearly two years

Figures for Q4 2018 show 2.7% uptick.




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Van insurance premiums shoot up

The sector continued to display big pricing disparities across age groups and experts warn Ogden will increase market volatility.




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Car insurance premiums dip in Q3

Research by Willis Towers Watson and Confused.com also shows continuing fluctuations in average premiums.




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Motor premiums may ‘reach the highest on record’

Willis Towers Watson and Confused warn of future increases as they publish data for Q4 2019.




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Motor premiums rise 2.8% in Q1

Consumer Intelligence warned that telematics restrictions following coronavirus may hit youngest drivers hardest.




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Business Secretary states most firms have “not purchased” Covid-19 cover

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.




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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.




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Covid-19: FCA calls on insurers to pay valid claims quickly

Regulator tells firms who refuse to pay out to explain why and how they believe it represents a fair outcome for customers.




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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.




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Covid-19: Broker calls on Chancellor to release Pool Re funds for BI claims

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.