News

Start-Up Loan Insurance Demand Is Rising, Says Purbeck

The latest from Purbeck as it becomes harder than ever to get start-up loans and credit facilities for small businesses. As the deadline to provide evidence for the Inquiry into SME Finance draws close, new data […]

Insurance Brokers

Wide Range of Fees Charged by Insurance Brands, Says NFU Mutual

NFU Mutual has been crunching some numbers and found that many insurance brands have various fees baked into their product mix. MTAs, cancellation, direct debit charges and more. The “Telematics missed appointment fee” was a […]

News

Does Travel Insurance Cover Riots and Civil Unrest? Some FAQs Answered

It’s a topical question as parts of France suffer violence, looting, arson and more right now. If you’re travelling to your second home in France, taking a city break, or just passing through by car […]

News

HSBC Life Expands Critical Illness Cover to Type 2 Diabetics

In another UK protection market-innovation HSBC Life (UK) Limited (“HSBC Life (UK)”) continues to expand its focus on underwriting and inclusivity. Critical Illness cover will be available to Type 2 diabetic customers without the need […]

InsureTech

Socotra & Ledgebrook Working to Refine US Broker Options

Socotra and Ledgebrook have announced the launch of Ledgebrook’s new platform, powered by Socotra Connected Core. The end-to-end platform empowers Ledgebrook to redefine speed and service in the US wholesale broker market by offering a […]

Global insurance trends

Medical Liability For Doctors: Beazley Launches MiscMed Product

Specialist insurer Beazley today announced the launch of its streamlined Miscellaneous Medical Liability insurance product (“MiscMed”) to both the US and London markets. The product includes significant enhancements to wordings. Beazley’s MiscMed product provides protection […]

Opinion

Be Empathetic to Your Customers, With an Omnichannel Customer Experience (CX)

This piece is by Sat Sanghera, Chief Executive, IPI, and it looks at the rising customer expectations in a digital age. Contact centre responses can all the difference to your brand rating. Digitalisation has created […]

Insurance claims

Pothole Plague: Which Councils Actually Pay Claims?

It’s a good question, as the deliberate neglect of the UK road network puts the lives of cyclists, e-scooter riders and motorcyclists in particular at risk. Car drivers can also suffer serious accidents hitting deep […]