Insurance & Reinsurance

Insurers paying fewer claims says BIBA

by Ralph Savage New research has accused insurers of becoming stricter on paying claims in the economic downturn. According to the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA), 90% of insurance brokers believe that insurers are becoming […]

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Insurance & Reinsurance

Killing the joy in killjoy

If I was a broker, I wouldn’t be celebrating just yet – these conflicting statements do little more than make it clear that anything could come out of this review. The market is not out of the woods yet so I’d advise brokers to put away the party hats for now. […]

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Household Insurance

Insurers to lead unwanted elderly customers towards correct aisle

INSURERS UNABLE TO offer cover because of age restrictions  will have to direct the applicant towards an appropriate provider, according to new rules announced today. In a speech to the Age UK conference, Otto Thoresen, […]

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Insurance & Reinsurance

#BIBA2011: Insurance industry joins social media age

This week’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference may be the last of its kind, with the trade body announcing a proposed merger with the Institute of Insurance Brokers. But for me it will be remembered […]