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Physical resilience cannot be ignored as cyber remains primary security focus – Kroll
The dual threats of activism and war are creating a greater need for enhanced business resilience, says managing director, rather than companies continuing to narrowly concentrate on just cyber security
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Ecclesiastical launches into office professionals market to satisfy broker feedback
Alongside entering new markets, the insurer is ‘selectively starting to open up conversations about supporting MGAs’ in order to further facilitate business growth, says UK managing director
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News Analysis
Briefing: New war facility in Ukraine a shining example of what insurance can be
Providing the the vital protection needed to the people rebuilding a country while a war rages is perhaps the perfect example of what insurance can do
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Growing demand for risk guidance from education clients presents opportunity for brokers
’Brokers play an important role in helping education clients understand the risks they are facing,’ says customer segment director
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News Analysis
Briefing: French riots provide further evidence of the potential systemic risks of civil unrest
Violence has followed a pattern by swiftly propagating across the country and causing headaches for specialist insurers
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CNA Hardy launches additional cyber cover for technology businesses
The insurer’s new product also includes first party and thid party cyber cover as standard
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MGAs partner to offer scheme for landlords and retailers
The partnership will also offer emergency assistance cover to residential property owners
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CFC publishes fintech insurance guide for brokers
Brokers should understand the specific risks to the ‘fast growing’ fintech sector to properly advise these clients
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UIB restructures specialty division to create corporate and capital risks practice
The new practice will cater to the ‘complex environment’ that businesses must navigate, says the firm
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CTP regulation provides insurers with new opportunity – CFC
Potential regulations could allow insurers to provide ‘regulatory investigation cost coverage’.
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News Analysis
In Focus: Commercial lines brokers have ‘key role’ to play in supporting struggling hospitality clients through turbulent times
Pubs and restaurants are in a ’precarious position’ and face ’significant headwinds’ from a range of economic factors that brokers must try to mitigate as much as possible
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Specialist insurer launches bespoke scheme for sports sector via new partnership
The partnership will provide flexibility to cover sector-specific risks, says director
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Lloyd’s broker launches two new music and live events schemes
The insurance solutions will support freelancers and those working in the festival industry
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RSA pays over £80m for UK Covid claims to date
The insurer’s chief executive for UK and international admits that ‘perfect information’ is not needed ‘to make part payments’
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Former AXA XL duo to launch speciality insurance cell
The new Guernsey-based business aims to ‘take advantage of current market conditions’
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Aviva sued for alleged loss of income after Covid office closure
The law firm claims that Aviva owes them money for loss of income due to the Covid-19 pandemic
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Claims Excellence Awards finalist 2021 Q&A: NPAI team responded ’dynamically’ to pandemic perils
The winners will be revealed at a free virtual ceremony on 27 May 2021, but delegates need to register in advance
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People & Opinion
Q&A: We look to be clear and consistent in our underwriting approach - Covea
Keith Hector, director of commercial operations and distribution at Covéa reflects on the insurer’s success in the Insurance Times Commercial Lines Five Star Rating Report and how it intends to keep delivering for brokers and customers
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IT Interview
Jacqueline McNamee: The insurtech MGA serving brokers ‘something different’
Ex-AIG boss McNamee has plans for C-Quence’s next chapter, including servicing its ’tremendous broker distribution channel’
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Biba 2021: Day One
An expert panel at Biba’s conference yesterday debated the issues that arose from coronavirus-linked BI claims, and highlighted related upcoming issues