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Podcast: Autonomous vehicle revolution shaking-up insurance
The potholes plus dirty road signs pushing the brakes on mass rollout of autonomous vehicles on UK roads are examined in this Insurance Post Podcast episode.
There’s no such thing as a safe battery
Battery fires in UK bin lorries and waste sites have hit an ‘all-time high’, with over 1,200 incidents last year, a 71% rise from 700 in 2022. This article explores the reasons for the surge in battery fire claims and discusses why no battery can be considered “safe.”
Podcast: How worldwide events transform war and terrorism cover
In this podcast, Thomas Clayton, head of cyber for Zurich UK, CFC’s terrorism and sabotage team leader Harry Salmon, and Hugh Sparks, managing director for onshore energy and mining at Charles Taylor Adjusting, reflect on how the risk landscape of war and terrorism has changed in the last 12 months.
FCA is banging its head against a wall on fair value
Following yet another thematic review where the Financial Conduct Authority says firms are unable to show fair value, and are even breaching rules, this article considers how the regulator could tackle poor conduct and if a commission cap could be on the cards.
How ‘Baby Reindeer’ and streaming services are affecting insurance
As the way we consume media changes, this article considers how the furore over Baby Reindeer, and changing nature of the content we watch has had an impact on insurance.
Are insurers racing to be online-only excluding disabled customers?
As the insurance sector increasingly digitises, this article examines the barriers disabled customers face in accessing online insurance services, as well as the measures that have been implemented by insurers to address these issues.
Understanding the dangers of working at height
Stuart Dickinson, senior underwriter at Square Pegs, examines why working at height injuries and associated medical costs are increasing in the UK and why greater heights do not mean more claims.
Big Brother is watching 45% of insurance employees
Almost half of insurance employees have their working time strictly monitored with 41% admitting leaders are always watching whether they’re on task during work hours. This article highlights how a controlling and inflexible leadership style is making insurance employees feel powerless and devalued.
Why are HNW MGAs dropping like flies?
After numerous MGAs operating in the high-net-worth space have either been sold or gone into run-off over the last few years, this article explores what it takes to survive in this space.
Small changes could make a big difference with business interruption insurance
Insurers, adjusters and policyholders often grapple with the nuances of business interruption policy terms, leading to disparities in claims outcomes and a general atmosphere of uncertainty. This article explores how uncertainty around BI cover might be dispelled.