Wanted: Insurance industry’s rising stars

insurancebusinessmag | June 20, 2019

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 edition of its New Generation Group programme.Interested CII members who have made significant strides in their professional development will get the chance to collaborate on a project they believe could make a difference to the insurance profession.

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While it might sometimes feel like a very settled market, motor insurance is changing as consumers’ needs change. A combination of the social and economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, inflationary forces and increased public concern about the environment are altering the way many U.K. consumers use their cars. One consequence of these changes is growing interest in non-annualised policies (NAPs) for motor insurance.

Spotlight

While it might sometimes feel like a very settled market, motor insurance is changing as consumers’ needs change. A combination of the social and economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, inflationary forces and increased public concern about the environment are altering the way many U.K. consumers use their cars. One consequence of these changes is growing interest in non-annualised policies (NAPs) for motor insurance.

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CCC Intelligent Solutions Joins Duck Creek’s Strategic Partner Program

CCC Intelligent Solutions and Duck Creek Technologies | February 03, 2023

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Risk Strategies Announces Acquisition of Tanenbaum-Harber of Florida, LLC

Risk Strategies | January 31, 2023

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