Commercial
Zurich commercial boss Thomson takes on PL broker role
Zurich has appointed its UK general insurance commercial division operations director Nichola Thomson to the new role of director of personal lines broker.
Russell Scanlan grows business by 6%
Independent Midlands-based insurance broker Russell Scanlan saw business grow by 6% over the previous financial year, aided by a strong performance from its new healthcare division.
Comment: Spontaneously combusting hay bales
The summer harvest period is a busy time of year for farmers – and consequently a busy time for the agriculture segment of the commerical lines market. Peter Thompson, divisional director at McLarens company Agrical, explains some of typical challenges…
Brit launches cyber cover for critical infrastructure operators
Global specialty insurer Brit has developed a new product designed to protect companies operating critical infrastructure and industrial machinery from malicious attacks.
Swinton Commercial merges Burton and Lichfield sites
Broker Swinton’s Burton and Lichfield commercial sites are merging in order to provide a single customer service platform, whilst remaining local and accessible to the company’s client base.
City lawyer targets SMEs as he launches 'first' dedicated IP broker
City-based intellectual property lawyer David Bloom has launched what claims to be the UK’s first dedicated intellectual property insurance broker.
BLM appoints new PI partner
BLM has added, commercial lawyer Jagdeep Singh Hayre, formerly of Birmingham City Council, to its public sector team.
Blog: Five ways - from telematics redundancy to cyber terrorism - that driverless cars will impact insurers
Driverless cars are set to be the biggest disruptive innovation of the early 21st century.
High Speed 2: On the right tracks
The size and complexity of the HS2 rail project means there is plenty for insurers to get their teeth into — but will the inherent technical risks outweigh the potential benefits?
Power Place to accelerate expansion following Montagu investment
Open International chief executive Chris Guillaume has turned his attention to propelling the firm’s Power Place business into the complex commercial and SME arenas after agreeing a “long term” partnership with private equity investors Montagu.
Video: Allianz Commercial general manager Simon McGinn (Part Two)
In the second of two videos Allianz Commercial general manager, Simon McGinn discusses how his business plans to connect with brokers to help it achieve its objectives, and what concerns he has over renewed levels of consolidation among intermediaries.
RSA plays down redundancy speculation
RSA commercial managing director John Hancock downplayed suggestions of large scale job cuts at the insurer, despite news that it plans to cut 19% of its UK expense base.
Video: Allianz Commercial general manager Simon McGinn (Part One)
In the first of two videos Allianz Commercial general manager, Simon McGinn discusses his businesses five year plan to be the largest insurer in its chosen market.
Interview: Christian Hinsch and Richard Taylor: a winning strategy
HDI Gerling’s chairman Christian Hinsch and UK managing director Richard Taylor tell Post their firm is entering a new phase in its evolution – and reveal what they’ve learnt from the German World Cup-winning football team
Industry defends removal of delayed settlement clauses from Insurance Bill
Plans to allow business claimants to seek redress after delays may yet be restored
War risks market faces 'substantial rate increases' in wake of MH17 loss
The war risks market is likely to experience “substantial rate increases” following the total loss of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, according to a report by AM Best.
Disputed commercial claims taking 35 months to settle
Disputed commercial claims are taking almost three years to settle on average, according to a study by insurance governance specialists Mactavish, with roughly half of claims being contended by insurers.
Treasury unveils final Insurance Bill
HM Treasury has today introduced the long-awaited Insurance Bill to reform commercial contracts, and better equip UK firms to compete against their international peers.
MPs and insurers warned new licencing act may hinder fraud investigations
Insurers have been warned that the new licencing arrangements for investigators could prove a hindrance, not a help, to their fraud teams.
Zurich heralds 'quantum leap' following SME e-trading launch
Zurich commercial broker interim managing director Richard Coleman believes the launch of a broker-only SME digital trading platform puts his firm “way ahead of the competition”.
Coleman to head up Zurich commercial broker on interim basis
Zurich’s commercial broker business will be led by the insurer’s SME director Richard Coleman on an interim basis following the temporary promotion of David Smith to the role of UK general insurance chief executive.
RSA to sell Chinese arm to Swiss Re for £71m
RSA Insurance Group has agreed a deal to sell Sun Alliance Insurance (China) to Swiss Re Corporate Solution.
Interview: Nigel Minett: Flying high
Nigel Minett’s long career in loss adjusting has seen him deployed in all corners of the globe. Now in the cockpit as McLarens Aviation managing director, he tells Post how his international experience will ensure the firm’s expansion plans really take…
Legal Update: Occupiers Liability: Swooping seagull fall not owner’s fault
Judge rejects argument in Kelly v Riverside Inverclyde (Property Holdings Ltd (2014) that the building occupier was responsible for seagulls nesting. Steve McDonagh reports.