Commercial
LV Broker unveils new retailer covers
LV Broker has launched a new insurance product for retailers as part of a plan to expand in the SME market.
Regional Review: Leeds
The fact that Leeds is a city on the up has not been lost on the regional insurance market, which counts a multitude of major insurers and a thriving community of brokers within its ranks.
UK roles at risk as NIG launches offshoring consultation
NIG has entered into consultation with staff over proposals to offshore non-broker facing processes to India, Post can reveal.
Motor MGA Hawkwell launches
Managing general agent Hawkwell Motor is targeting brokers across the UK and Northern Ireland after opening its doors for business.
Industry questions FCA’s decision to probe commercial claims handling
Regulator reveals more thematic reviews to be undertaken in 2014/2015
Medical Devices: Ripple Effect
The shockwaves of the Poly Implant Prosthèse breast implants scandal are continuing to affect insurers and the regulation of medical devices
Sports Insurance: A whole new ball game
A variety of new and increasing risks, ranging from terrorism to concussion, are changing the face of sports insurance. How is the industry adapting?
BIA Countdown: 20 years of major loss
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to major loss experts at insurers and claims firms who have experienced wins over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first…
FCA to investigate commercial claims among string of new reviews
The Financial Conduct Authority is to look into the commercial claims market in one of a string of thematic reviews for the general insurance sector announced in its annual business plan today.
Go Skippy Commercial re-brand triggers £8m plus GWP target
The re-brand of Arron Banks start-up Go Skippy Commercial to Business Choice Direct was completed in a bid to bolster plans to achieve in excess of £8m gross written premium and 10 500 policyholders by the end of 2014.
Ageas and Broker Network sign five-year deal
Independent broker organisation Broker Network has signed a five year strategic partnership deal with insurer Ageas.
Remote Piloted Aircraft: Game of Drones
With remote piloted aircraft systems – or drones – increasingly used commercially, what are the insurance risks involved?
Document fraud uncovered amid industry response to floods
Opportunistic fraudsters have been taking advantage of widespread flooding by lodging bogus commercial property and household claims, according to the Absolute Partnership.
Allianz launches risk surveyor apprenticeship scheme
Allianz Commercial has announced five apprentices for the new risk surveyor apprenticeship scheme which will support chosen candidates to become experts in their field.
UK General boss pessimistic on commercial rate rises amid renewals
UK General commercial managing director Mike Keating is eyeing “pockets of business” where rate rises can be achieved, but offered a pessimistic outlook on the state of the wider commercial market.
AIG enhances personal accident & business travel cover
AIG launched an enhanced version of its Lifeline Plus group personal accident & business travel cover, which includes extended policy wording and a mobile app that provides travelers with direct access to assistance and advice at any time, wherever they…
Junction extends Post Office partnership
BGL's partnership and affinity business Junction has completed a deal to extend the length and breadth of its work with the Post Office.
Editor's comment: Joining forces to finish the race
Brokers and insurers could be described as having a love-hate relationship – like Roadrunner and Wile E Coyote.
Gable to underwrite commercial surety bonds
Gable has completed an agreement to underwrite specialist commercial surety bonds within the UK and European Union.
Penny speed meets... Kevan Aubrey, head of commercial distribution, LV Broker
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
2525's Dale seeks "skin in the game" to profit from liability upturn
The active underwriter at specialist liability Syndicate 2525 has admitted that the firm’s executive would love to have “some skin in the game,” whilst railing against the regulatory costs in running a smaller Lloyd’s insurer.
Brightside extends Asda partnership
Brightside has extended its partnership with Asda to provide car and commercial vehicle insurance for a further three years.
Penny speed meets... Nigel Phillips, commercial director, CDL
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
In Series: Data: A smarter approach to flood risk
How can the industry use increasingly sophisticated data to assess flood risk more accurately?