All Analysis articles – Page 3
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AnalysisBriefing: RSA takeover was inevitable - it had nowhere to go
RSA’s historic brand name is likely to disappear, but takeover deal makes sense
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NewsInsurer, MGA, broker or insurtech - how could Amazon enter insurance?
Amazon’s investment in Indian insurtech Acko has raised questions on how deep the tech giant plans to get into insurance
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NewsBriefing: Claims service could come under the microscope after FCA’s pricing report
Commercial brokers told Insurance Times that a quality claims service is more important than competitive pricing, aligning with the FCA’s refreshed stance around fair value
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NewsNearly 70% of UAE drivers clueless about even basic motor insurance terms, says AXA survey
UAE drivers may know everything about their cars and car brands, but when it comes to motor insurance, the ride turns a lot less smooth.
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AnalysisBriefing: A bright future, or momentary relief for the motor market?
The impact of the nationwide lockdown earlier in the year is expected to help the UK motor market return to profit once again in 2021, but with underlying problems still dogging the market, this is only anticipated to offer temporary respite for motor insurers By insight editor Matt Scott
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AnalysisBriefing: Five important ways revenue-hit aggregators could react to FCA price crackdown
Aggregators are likely to take a revenue hit from FCA reforms. Here are five ways they could react and its impact on insurers and brokers.
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NewsBriefing: How insurers can beat the recession
Covid-19 has hit the insurance industry just as hard as the 2008 global financial crisis. But with the global economy hit even harder this time around, insurers are setting themselves up for a quicker return to growth than many may anticipate By insight editor Matt Scott
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AnalysisBriefing: Why FCA-hit aggregators will likely squeeze insurers harder
Tensions between insurers and aggregators will likely increase amid the FCA pricing crackdown
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AnalysisOpportunity for specific Covid-19 cover as SMEs fear business losses says data analytics firm
Commercial insurers may be affected as business owners could have a reduced budget for insurance if they are struggling for custom amid coronavirus recession
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NewsBriefing: Covid-19 is making things complicated for personal lines insurers
Consumers are craving simple products in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, but at the same time they want products that are adjustable and tailored to their needs. This means insurers need to find the right balance when designing their products, but that is easier said than done By insight ...
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AnalysisReputational crises put directors at risk
ESG pledges, unmet, will leave stakeholders disappointed and pose the greatest enterprise risks of all, warn Nir Kossovsky and Denise Williamee
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AnalysisFirms must build more resilient workforces
COVID-19 has created a new urgency to protect working people, with compulsory unemployment insurance a much-needed safety net - research
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AnalysisBriefing: Why aggressive FCA will next turn to commercial insurance
The FCA is intently focused on value. It’s agenda will lead to a fresh look at commercial insurance
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NewsZurich-Oxford report: New social contract needed to make workforce more resilient as COVID-19 accelerates change
The outbreak of COVID-19 has created a new urgency to address issues affecting working people worldwide, including the digitalisation of the economy, the need for continuous education, and the fragility of many national social protection systems. A new report by Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) and the Smith School of Enterprise ...
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NewsBriefing: Broker profits are seriously threatened by FCA premium finance crackdown
The FCA’s plans to crackdown on premium finance are causing serious concens for brokers
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AnalysisFCA test case is a ‘complex judgment’ that will take time to understand
Insurers have supported the High Court process over the past few months, which saw the claimant – the FCA - seek clarity for customers who have made business interruption claims related to Covid-19. The verdict was published yesterday. But it will take time to comprehend and for any appeals ...
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AnalysisAllianz: Five Liability Loss Trends for Businesses in the Face of the Coronavirus Pandemic
“Pricing in the liability insurance market may have turned in recent months, however social inflation trends and large court verdicts continue in the United States. This combined with expanded exposures for non-US companies doing business in the US and an increase in automotive part recalls are putting pressure on liability ...
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Analysis2020 insolvencies jump amid COVID-led recession
Global corporate insolvencies are forecast to increase by 26% in 2020, led by Portugal, the Netherlands, Spain and UK in Europe.
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AnalysisBrightside’s Derek Henry on the future of personal lines
The Covid-19 pandemic has created some big challenges for the insurance market, not least for those involved in the business interruption and event cancellation markets. In the personal lines market, however, things have been a bit more nuanced and Derek Henry, managing director of broking at Brightside, says this has ...
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NewsFitch Special Report: APAC Insurance Regulators’ Response During Coronavirus Crisis
Fitch Ratings believes the prompt response by most insurance regulators across the APAC region will help insurers weather some of their key business risks during the coronavirus crisis. Some insurers’ capitalisation, earnings and liquidity positions could come under pressure from the financial-market disruption and economic strain caused by the pandemic.
