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Household Insurance

ABI repeats flood challenge to UK Government

The Association of British Insurers has released a statement, calling on the Government to commit to a joint solution to ensure long term affordable flood insurance for high-risk households. The ABI described the current state […]

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Global insurance trends

Commercial risks leaning towards liability and growth markets

Commercial insurance is a $600 bn business globally, the US accounts for 40% of it Liability insurance is gaining importance compared to property insurance in the rapidly changing mature economies Contingent business interruption risk is […]

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Insurance & Reinsurance

UK motor insurers’ underwriting results rebound 14%

A 10% rise in gross written premiums failed to put UK motor insurers in the black during 2011, according to Deloitte. The market experienced “greatly improved financial results in 2011 but need to do more […]

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Insurance & Reinsurance

My top five headaches for the UK insurance industry

FOR THOSE RUNNING brokers and insurance companies in the UK non-life market, 2012 promises to be a challenging year with reputation topping my list of worries for the industry.

Issues ranging from closure of a £500m tax loophole to how major property exposures can be managed once a decades-old pact to insure buildings at risk of flooding comes to an end; these and more will all vie for directors’ attention alongside the day to day running of businesses typically located at the grudge purchase end of the high street.

With concerns both legislative and market-driven requiring considerable thought, here’s my top five insurance industry headscratchers. […]