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Blog: The importance of getting the appropriate IP cover for SMEs
Intellectual property infringement struggles of SMEs are often overshadowed by battles such as David vs Goliath or Apple vs Samsung. It is often thought that SMEs are not in a position to take on a Silicon Valley giant but Maddi Brown, intellectual…
Four biggest challenges facing insurers in 2023 revealed
To help you prepare for the challenges and opportunities of the next 12 months, Insurance Post spoke to insurance analysts and regulatory experts to uncover four things you need to know about what 2023 holds in store for the industry.
Diary of an Insurance Post Editor: Emma Ann Hughes
To give you a taste of one of our new features for 2023 – Diary of an Insurer - here is Diary of an Insurance Post Editor.
Blog: How to use data to mitigate the risks from flash flooding
With the October rainfall total for England reaching 99.6mm, which represents 130% of the 1961 to 1990 long-term average for that time of year, Caroline Elliott-Grey, product manager and Heikki Vesanto, manager of insurance GIS data science, Lexis Nexis…
Metallica loses lawsuit against Lloyd’s underwriters
The Superior Court of the State of California has ruled Lloyd’s of London underwriters do not need to pay for losses stemming from Metallica's six South American concerts that were cancelled when Covid-19 struck.
Government unveils plans for stronger protection against terrorism attacks
Insurers have called new legislation, which will be introduced to tighten security at venues in the wake of the Manchester Arena bombing, an “important step in enhancing the protection of the UK’s publicly accessible locations."
Family of fraudsters ordered to pay Admiral £150K
The courts have ordered a family to pay insurer Admiral’s legal costs, estimated at more than £150,000, after they dishonestly claimed their son had significant injuries following a road traffic accident in 2012.
Review of the Year 2022: Claims and Legal (part two)
Senior claims figures look back on 2022 and reflect on what 2023 might bring.
Bodyshops increase the use of recycled parts to avoid delays
More than half of repairers surveyed by APB club have disclosed they use more non-original equipment parts than last year as repairs are facing increasing delays, but there is still pushback from some bodyshops.
Why it's time to take a brave leap of faith into the augmented reality world
Emma Ann Hughes examines the reasons why some insurers seem reluctant to embrace augmented reality for certain products, how AR can open more doors for home and motor claims, and the benefits being reaped by the early, intrepid adopters.
Review of the Year 2022: Claims and Legal (part one)
Senior claims figures look back on 2022 and reflect on what 2023 might bring.
What to expect from Insurance Post
New editor Emma Ann Hughes reveals what you can expect from the 182-year-old award-winning publication in 2023.
IFB calls on insurance to support its counter-fraud strategy
Insurance Fraud Bureau has today announced a new counter-fraud strategy which aims to enhance innovation, calling on the insurance industry to support its transition into “more agile” organisation.
Court to hear ‘at the premises’ Covid BI arguments from Pizza Express, Excel London and ten insurers in April
Insurers and policyholders are set to exchange arguments on contentious ‘at the premises’ business interruption clauses during a series of expedited hearings in April.
FCA urged to elevate 'shockingly bad' quality of data use
The Financial Conduct Authority must tackle the “shockingly bad” use of data in insurance by setting qualification requirements for scientists working in the industry, according to Tom Murphy, founder of Machine Learning Programs.
Deadline today: Last chance to enter the 2023 season of Claims Apprentice
Have you – or do you know someone within your team – that has what it takes to be the Claims Apprentice 2023?
FCA warns insurers against undervaluing written off cars
The Financial Conduct Authority has seen evidence of insurers offering consumers whose cars have been written off a price lower than the vehicle’s fair market value.
GRP acquires Flint; Volt partners with Laka; Premfina appoints chairman
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Blog: Cutting delivery driver claims with behavioural insight-led insurance
With the growing demand for online shopping, and the pressure on courier services to keep up with this growing demand, Don McCormack, managing director of B2B at Zego, considers how behavioural insight-led insurance can help to lower the number of claims…
Cancer care delays could lead to spike in negligence claims
Negligence claims relating to Covid delays to cancer care are likely to increase in the next two years, law firm RPC has warned.
Ex-McLarens and GAB exec Trevor Latimer passes away
Trevor Latimer, the man who helped spearhead McLarens major push into the UK and Irish markets, has passed away.
Insurance account handler turned fraudster caught after climbing Sydney Harbour Bridge
Lois Cartridge, an insurance account handler who exaggerated the severity of her whiplash claim while posting photos on Facebook of her climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, has received a suspended prison sentence.
LV reveals surge in flood claims where drains can’t cope
A report by LV General insurance has revealed there has been a 211% increase in the number of flood claims where drains were unable to cope over the last four years.
Judge gives go-ahead to BI appeals and awards Greggs 60% of costs
Parties in three business interruption disputes have been given the green light to appeal the findings of judgments handed down last month in relation to issues including the deduction of furlough payments and the aggregation of losses.