Commercial
Aercap names AIG and Lloyd’s in $3.5bn lawsuit over planes seized by Russian airlines
Aircraft leasing giant Aercap has launched a $3.48bn (£2.93bn) lawsuit against its insurers as it seeks to recoup losses incurred by the seizure of 141 planes by Russian airlines following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine earlier this year.
Ecclesiastical accused of putting its reputation above abuse survivors as mishandling settlement exceeds abuse settlement
Insurer Ecclesiastical is facing criticism that is cares more about its reputation than child sexual abuse survivors after it paid out more for revealing the identity of survivor than it has for the abuse the survivor suffered.
Blog: A year after London's flash floods, property resilience is still a top priority
On the anniversary of London’s flash floods, George Culbert, associate director at insurance-focused construction consultancy Brawdia, explains how, after the year since the floods, sustainability and resilience has become a key priority for insurers,…
QBE’s Chris Wallace on how to help companies manage supply chain risks
As supply chain disruption threatens calamity for businesses operating in sectors such as construction, retail, and food and drink, QBE’s executive director for UK insurance Chris Wallace, calls on insurers and their clients to work together to get a…
Covid claim against Pound Gates could lead to an increase in broker negligence claims
Claimants will have “a mountain to climb” to get over the hurdles to sue brokers for negligence in Covid cover, however if successful, the claim against Pound Gates could act as encouragement for claimants to pursue claims they wouldn’t have otherwise.
RSA recruits CUO and CPO from parent Intact and LV
Nathalie Dufresne and Georgina Farrell will join RSA as chief underwriting officer and chief people officer respectively later this year, Post can reveal.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Commercial Lines Broker of the Year: SME/Mid-Corporate - Verlingue
The judges have declared Verlingue as the commercial lines broker of the year for the SME/Mid-corporate category for its dedication in serving the market.
British Insurance Awards 2022: The Achievement Award - Vicky Carter
A trail-blazing London market advocate, Vicky Carter richly deserved the Achievement Award.
British Insurance Awards 2022: General Insurer of the Year - Zurich Insurance
Heralded for delivering great service and results, Zurich was crowned General Insurer of the Year.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Insurance Broker of the Year - A-Plan Insurance
A-Plan “swims against the tide,” opening more high-street branches each year and giving communities a dedicated and personable service.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year - Allianz Commercial
Allianz Commercial’s win follows a market-beating Covid claims response, improvements to broker support, and a significant increase in combined operating ratio.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Managing General Agent of the Year - Rokstone
Rokstone’s ambitious growth plan caught the judges’ attention with some impressive stats including treble-digit growth in gross written premiums, and development and 100% retention in its entrepreneurial carrier partnerships model.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Specialist Insurance Company of the Year - Axis Insurance International
The judges commended Axis Insurance International for its strong performance and growth, and success in realigning its business following the Novae integration.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Major Loss Award: QuestGates – Hyperion Adjusters Division
Under extreme time pressure, Hyperion’s handling of the single largest loss in the global contingency market made them a clear winner in this category.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Claims Initiative of the Year – Insurer: Beazley
The judges were pleased to see an insurer taking a strategic, holistic approach to claims management by providing a strong defence against predatory legal claims and maintaining team collaboration.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Technology Award - Vision Track
With its thirst for innovation, Vision Track continues to push the boundaries of possibility in telematics for the insurance industry.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Risk and Resilience Award - Zurich Insurance
Zurich’s smart, scalable solution for the construction and maintenance industry emerged as the winner in this category due to its strong focus on risk prevention and commitment to improving standards
British Insurance Awards 2022: Professional Development Award - Sedgwick
Sedgwick’s comprehensive professional development programme Pathfinder tackles the growing skills shortage in loss adjusting, leading the firm to a clear win in this category.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Lloyd’s and London Market Broking Team of the Year - BPL Global
BPL Global caught the judges’ attention by enhancing its ESG credentials alongside placing complex risks, bringing global business to London, and providing quality data insight for clients.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Insurance Personality of the Year - Aviva group CEO Amanda Blanc
From her advocacy over climate change to calling out sexist shareholders; from delivering a bumper result to re-energising Aviva as an acquirer - and not a seller, Amanda Blanc’s passion and integrity saw her crowned Insurance Personality of the Year
British Insurance Awads 2022: The Industry Impact Award - Brown & Brown to acquire GRP
After the votes were counted there was a clear winner of the Impact Award; Brown & Brown's proposed acquisition of GRP.
British Insurance Awards 2022: ESG: Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year - R;pple supported by QBE
The judges were impressed by the range and quality of entries in the Diversity and Inclusion category in this year’s awards, but one initiative stood out in capturing the judges’ hearts and minds.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Broker Partner of the Year - Arch Insurance
Arch Insurance was hailed as the Broker Partner of the Year for focusing on its core competencies, delivering consistently, and investing in service-led propositions, resulting in its UK Regional Division becoming one of the leading market contenders for…
British Insurance Awards 2022: Best Newcomer Award - Collective Benefits
The judges were impressed with Collective Benefits’ dedication to the needs of independent workers, a growing but underserved market segment in the emerging gig economy.