Peppercorn accelerates B2B deal after funding round
Peppercorn AI raised £1.25m more than anticipated in its latest funding round, allowing the firm to bring plans for its first B2B deal six to nine months forward.
Hughub CEO and former SSP director Jonathan Davey retires
CEO of Hughub and former SSP director Jonathan Davey has retired after a 36-year career.
Motor premiums stabilise but cost to insurers mount
The Association of British Insurers’ motor insurance tracker has revealed that premiums increased by just 1% in the first quarter of 2024.
Claims service is improving after some dark days
Data analysis: Claims service improved in the first quarter of 2024, although inconsistencies remain within the UK market, research conducted by Gracechurch has revealed.
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The outcome of a lawsuit launched by hundreds of rugby union players could have a far-reaching impact on the future of the sport. Tim Evershed looks at whether parallels can be drawn with similar actions in the US against governing bodies, such as the NFL and NHL, and what can be done to make sure players remain insurable.
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Claims service is improving after some dark days
Data analysis: Claims service improved in the first quarter of 2024, although inconsistencies remain within the UK market, research conducted by Gracechurch has revealed.
Consumer Duty causes insurer service to start to improve
After market-wide issues such as staffing and hybrid working causing issues insurers service standards to plummet over the last couple of years, research has revealed providers are finally improving the way they help brokers.
How Solvency UK will impact insurers’ credit quality
Data analysis: Post-Brexit Solvency II reforms look unlikely to make UK insurers more appealing to investors, a Fitch Ratings survey has revealed.
Scale of motor insurance quote manipulation laid bare
Data analysis: As the cost-of-living crisis caused a growing number of people to feel the pinch over the last two years there has been at least a 20% uptick in quote manipulation, analysis of 360 million quotes has revealed.
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