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Covid-19: SME brokers eligible for government bounce back loans
HM Treasury confirmed to Biba that small and medium-sized brokers are eligible for the scheme.
Covid-19: Hiscox Action Group gets funding for BI litigation
Harbour Litigation Funding will pay Mishcon de Reya to review the claims business owners have against Hiscox.
Covid-19: Should all motor customers get a rebate?
Updated: Major insurers including Axa, Aviva, Ageas, LV and Zurich respond on automatic rebates as motor disrupters say the Admiral £25 move does not go far enough and questions are raised about the gesture.
The working from home diaries: Sharon Beckett
Insurance Age finds out how Be Wiser CEO Sharon Beckett has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
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.
Ecclesiastical launches Covid-19 social media guide
The document has been developed to help brokers navigate platforms such as Twitter and Linked In throughout the outbreak.
Covid-19: Treasury Committee tells insurers to be clear and fair
Mel Stride MP states firms are continuously facing difficulties in making successful coronavirus-related claims as the ABI says insurers are expected to pay out a total of £1.2bn.
EPUL teams with FloodFlash on property product
Its parametric property investor proposition now allows brokers to get FloodFlash quotes at renewal and for new business.
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.
UK Broker Awards: Open for entries
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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.
Blog: Coronavirus and the cloud
CDL’s Nigel Phillips considers why early adopters of technology are poised to lead as we learn to cope with social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic.
FCA Schwarzenegger PPI campaign reaches 32m
Watchdog says the two year project led to 6.2m visiting its dedicated PPI website.
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.
Gary Hoffman resigns from Hastings
Hoffman, currently non-executive chairman, was CEO of the business between 2012 and 2018 and led it through an IPO in 2015.
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.
La Playa hit by phishing scam
Exclusive:The HNW broker apologised after one of its email accounts was compromised by fraudsters.
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.