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Car insurance prices have fallen sharply to reach their lowest point since 2014, with MoneySuperMarket putting the drop primarily down to the significant reduction in driving during pandemic restrictions
Independent insurance broker Premium Choice is planning to exploit next-generation telematics technology to support the launch of its first dedicated insurance product in this area
MB&G Warranty Insurance Services has chosen DWF 360’s claims management software, EvoClaim, to improve its customers’ end-to-end claims journey
Sedgwick has struck a new strategic partnership with John Lewis to provide an innovative claims service for its new home insurance product
Sedgwick appoints head of fraud data, Allianz names new head of Milton Keynes claims handling centre, McKenzie Intelligence Services recruits head of product, and McCarron Coates strengthens claims handling function
Lloyd’s has reported an aggregated market loss of £900 million for 2020, including net incurred Covid-19 losses of £3.4 billion after reinsurance recoveries
Cazana, data provider to the insurance sector, is working with claims handling company and managing general agent Somerset Bridge to improve its understanding of its motor book
DAC Beachcroft’s counter fraud team helped Aviva avoid paying out more than £12 million on fraudulent motor claims last year
The FCA has revealed that approximately £472 million has been paid out in interim and final business interruption claim payments following the Supreme Court’s ruling on the test case
Kennedys IQ has taken its solution for compensators to the next level by using AI to assess medical evidence and recommend a damages figure for insurance claims in the Claims Portal