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Insurance premiums for older pets surge by over a quarter
Owners of older pets saw their premiums increase by more than a quarter last year, according to Pearson Ham’s latest quarterly price index.
Mental health of claims handlers “often overlooked” says CII
The Chartered Insurance Institute’s New Generation Programme Claims group has today published a report calling on the industry to heighten understanding of second-hand trauma.
How Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski crash case has affected winter sports cover
With winter sports season in full swing, Aamina Zafar examines how the case against the A-list Hollywood actress highlighted the need for appropriate cover and training for claims handlers receiving calls from those who may have forgotten slope etiquette…
Lords call for ‘regulatory clarity’ on EV batteries
A House of Lords report on electric vehicles has outlined what the government must do to reach its ambitious EV adoption targets.
Was the Amazon Insurance Store doomed from its launch?
Briefing: After 15 months, the Amazon Insurance Store is coming to an end. Scott McGee asks the question: ‘What went wrong?’ and ‘Was it doomed from the outset?’
Mass’s Brown on disjointed digital justice
Trade Voice: Sue Brown, chair of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society, argues joined up thinking is needed around digitalisation efforts in the UK civil justice sector.
Rental property shortage sees insurers turn to pods
A shortage of rental accommodation has resulted in providers talking to pod providers about rehoming policyholders in these structures while their homes are repaired, Insurance Post can reveal.
Diary of an Insurer: Altus Consulting’s Mark McDonald
Mark McDonald, personal lines insurance director of Altus Consulting, tries to persuade a five-year-old to wear a coat, uses his commute to catch-up on podcasts and prepares to launch a broader claims consulting proposition.
Amazon’s insurance exit has a Sting in the tail
Editor’s View: Emma Ann Hughes argues that if Amazon had been allowed to watch every move consumers make, then the retail giant’s Insurance Store would have obliterated insurers in the same way it emptied the high street.
Jersey duo jailed for £3.3m insurance fraud
A Jersey court has imprisoned two men for conspiring to defraud one of the bailiwick’s oldest insurers out of £3.3m over a 13-year period.
Policy Expert to expand into pet insurance in Q2
Following both acquisition and a flurry of executive appointments, Policy Expert is “firmly on track” to launch its expansion into pet markets in Q2.
How to pick car inspection tech that will drive insurance forward
Eliron Ekstein, co-founder and CEO of Ravin AI, shares the steps motor insurers should take to make sure the car inspection technology they pick today isn't obsolete tomorrow.
Diary of an Insurer: Aviva’s Stephen Wilkinson
Stephen Wilkinson, head of risk management south for Aviva Private Clients, spends his week advising high-net-worth individuals on bespoke insurance, report writing and cheering on his children from the sidelines of a sports pitch.
Man sentenced over 45 bogus claims for broken TVs
Cross-industry checks have led to a man who took out 87 home insurance policies and made 45 bogus claims for broken televisions getting a suspended sentence.
EV motorists being charged twice for same cover
Some electric vehicle motorists are being charged twice for the same charging point cover under their home and car insurance policies, Defaqto has warned.
New MOT rules ‘consigned to the bin’
Drivers have rejected the government’s plans to change the way that MOTs are carried out following a consultation.
Is Biba right to worry about personal lines broking?
News Editor’s View: After the British Insurance Brokers' Association asked personal lines insurers to commit to the broking channel, Scott McGee looks at what has got brokers spooked, and what action needs to happen in order for a fruitful future.
Axa’s Walker on providing certainty in an uncertain world
View from the Top: Jon Walker, CEO of Axa UK Commercial, says insurers’ insight is key to making this country more resilient to floods and the other effects of climate change.
Tackling the surge in claims settlement delay complaints
With a significant spike in complaints suggesting the home insurance industry is struggling to keep pace with the number of claims it is receiving, Tom Luckham examines what is behind settlement delays and how providers are managing expectations.
Foil’s Allchorne on what’s next for the PI discount rate
Trade Voice: Pete Allchorne, president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers and partner at DAC Beachcroft, explores the potential ramifications of this year’s personal injury discount rate review.
Big Interview: Ant Middle, Ageas
After a decade with Ageas UK, its CEO, Ant Middle, speaks to Tom Luckham about the changes he’s witnessed, reflects on 2023, muses on his early dreams of footballing stardom, and shares plans to grow the business in 2024.
Revolut hits back at Allianz lawsuit citing service level failures
Revolut has hit back at a £10.4m lawsuit filed against it by Allianz, denying it breached contractual obligations and alleging the insurer fell short of minimum claims service levels.
Ageas CEO eyes home growth in 2024
Ageas CEO Ant Middle reveals how the personal lines insurer will use real-time pricing technology to boost the provider's home book in 2024.
Diary of an Insurer: Allianz’s Simon Powell
Simon Powell, head of travel claims at Allianz Partners UK and Ireland, uses artificial intelligence and plans to have around 33% of the travel insurance market in 2024.