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Top 100 UK insurers: AM Best commentary
How have the top 100 insurers fared over the past year? What have been the highs and lows faced by the market? This article sheds light on the effect of strong competition and unfavourable claims trends upon UK insurers.
Claims - fires: Fanning the flames
Despite a continuing reduction in the number of fires, the cost of blazes is actually increasing. Post's article studies the top ten causes of domestic fires and what can be done to educate the public about the risks involved.
Claims - Great fire of London: London burning
350 years ago, London was ravaged by the Great Fire. Out of its ashes was born a fledgling property insurance market. What strides have been made in the following centuries? In this article, David Worsfold sheds light on how the Great Fire laid the foundations for modern property insurance.
Increasing transparency and engagement at renewal in general insurance markets
We have had concerns about poor consumer outcomes arising from pricing practices at the point of renewal in general insurance. This policy statement reports on the main issues arising from consultation paper 15/41, 'Increasing transparency and engagement at renewal in general insurance markets'.
ABI response to proposals to support advanced driver assistance systems and automated vehicle technologies
Responding to the Department for Transport’s consultation on how to support developing automated vehicle technologies, this joint paper from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and industry body Thatcham Research, provides feedback on the DFT’s consultation.
ABI guide to resistant and resilient repair after flood
If you or your clients have suffered a flood you will know how devastating and distressing it is. This guide provides advice on flood resistant measures, how to minimise the impact of flooding and the value of resilient repair products.
The problem with pets
Almost four million cats and dogs are insured in the UK but a significant number of pet owners are leaving their pets uncovered. This article sheds light on how the industry can increase penetration and educate pet owners about the benefits offered by policies.
Motor passenger drones: Look to the skies
The airspace above our cities could be the roadway of the future, but what will insurance look like in times to come? And what kind of policy would cover flying taxi cabs – motor or aviation? Post's article investigates.
Making human intervention smart: Can man and machine ever work in perfect harmony?
Where does the successful adoption of electronic trading within insurance leave the trading relationship between underwriter and broker? This article highlights why new technology complements traditional methods and the importance of making any human intervention as smart as possible to add value.
Taking contaminated land out of the equation
When it comes to the clean-up of contaminated land, responsibility can often sit with the owner of the land or even the occupier of the site. This article highlights the value of contaminated land insurance and the options for purchasers if a search identifies a potential contamination issue.