HR & Employment

Charles Taylor Launches Venture; Tool to Minimise Covid-19 in Workplaces

A new 100% digital tool that manages Covid-19 risk assessments for employees returning to work or to international travel has been developed by Charles Taylor: providers of professional services and technology solutions to the global […]

News

BIBA Guide to Travel Insurance After Covid-19

Some very useful info and a handy Q&A section for anyone planning that long awaited summer holiday abroad in this update from The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA), who explain the importance of travel insurance. […]

News

Rock Insurance Launches Covid-19 Cover – Including Trip Cancellation

In light of impending government announcements around easing travel restrictions, ROCK Insurance Group has launched two new COVID-19 protection products to protect travel businesses and travel agents should customers need to cancel or postpone their […]

Insurance Regulation

FCA Updates Guidance For Motor Finance Sector – Another 3 Months Grace

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today announced proposals which would provide continued support for users of motor finance and high cost credit products, who continue to face payment difficulties due to coronavirus (Covid-19). The […]

Global insurance trends

Moody’s Note on P&C Insurers Profitability Forecasts

The profitability of European property and casualty (P&C) insurers will come under increasing pressure as interest rates are likely to stay low for longer than previously expected amid the slowdown in global growth, and with […]

Opinion

Opinion: Employees Will Need Help Adjusting to The New Normal

How can insurers and brokers help ease employees back into the office post-COVID? James McErlean, GM, Europe, Headspace for Work, offers some useful insights here. With lockdown restrictions further easing in July, workers in the […]

Global insurance trends

State Street Finds That Asset Managers Are Coping With Covid

State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) today announced new research which reveals that 78 percent of insurers are confident their asset managers can navigate the current financial crisis caused by COVID-19. State Street surveyed insurance companies […]

News

Business Interruption; Law Firm Allowed to Engage with FCA Test Case

The battle over refused Business Interruption insurance claims in the UK is hotting up, with upmarket law firm Mishcon de Reya representing many companies disgruntled at QBE, RSA and Hiscox in particular. If the FCA […]