Product
XL recruits from Aon in Sydney for product recall push
XL has appointed Ian Davidson as crisis management underwriter to boost its product recall arm.
GB chairman eyes long-term gains following product expansion
GB Underwriting has penned a new underwriting arrangement with WR Berkley Europe to provide a comprehensive range of products to meet the needs of its construction-focussed customer base.
RSA serves up restaurants and hotels policy
RSA has launched a new restaurants and hotels insurance policy offering designed to provide cover for small-unlicensed hotels with up to six rooms or restaurants with up to 150 seats.
Higos to provide insurance to Hinkley Point contractors
Higos Insurance Services is launching bespoke insurance for any contractor involved in the building of the Hinkley Point nuclear power plant in Somerset.
Ace unveils insurance solution for offshore oil and gas firms
Ace Group is expanding its offering to the offshore oil and gas sector following the launch of an insurance solution that contains pollution cover for contractors and suppliers.
Cigna marks First Assist re-brand with double product launch
First Assist Insurance Services is to be renamed Cigna Insurance Services almost two years after the acquisition of the CIS business.
NCC and Oval launch cyber assurance package for SMEs
Information assurance firm NCC Group has teamed up with broker Oval to launch a cyber assurance package for the SME community.
AIG unveils space risks protection
AIG has unveiled a new product to protect satellite owners and operators for the launch and the first 10-years of the satellite’s in-orbit operation.
More Than launches premier pet insurance with £12 000 cover
More Than has launched a premium pet insurance product with £12 000 vet fees, alongside a multi-pet product.
Mapfre Assistance offers travel assistance product to MOL oil companies
Mapfre Assistance has won a tender to provide travel assistance to the clients of the MOL oil company in Hungary and bordering countries.
Takaful: The Islamic state
Despite centuries of tradition and an estimated worldwide value in the billions, Takaful insurance, grounded in sharia‑compliant practices, has struggled to find traction in the UK.
Add-ons: Into the mist
The Financial Conduct Authority’s investigation into add-ons threatens to create fault lines between the industry and the public. Is the sector’s house in order or is a clean up needed?
Hiscox targets technology companies with new offering
Hiscox has launched a new technology portfolio aimed at companies such as software design and distribution, web design, training, hosting, data network management and hardware assembly.
LV Broker unveils EDI specialist motor product
LV Broker has launched a full-cycle electronic data interchange specialist vehicle product under the firm’s highway brand.
Lloyd's broker Ropner develops new system with Northdoor
IT solutions provider Northdoor has agreed a partnership deal with independent Lloyd’s broker Ropner Insurance Services, to deliver a new broking system to the insurance market.
Markel unveils liability product catering for charities
Markel UK has launched a liability product for charities and community groups, which will be available to brokers through the specialist insurer’s e-trading system.
Simplyhealth targets SME market with PMI product
Simplyhealth is targeting small to medium sized businesses with a new private medical insurance proposition.
Insurers not yet in the clear over horsemeat scandal as claims emerge
Contaminated meat claims linked with the horsemeat scandal are now reaching insurers despite clauses that limit liability within product recall policies.
Brokers can trade completely online with Allianz Commercial offering
Allianz Commercial has launched a full-cycle business model which will enable brokers to trade completely online.
View from The Top: We’re poised to resist this horseplay
The horsemeat scandal has thrust the issues surrounding supply chains back into the spotlight.
NIG updates e-trading platform with launch of 'The Hub'
Commercial insurer NIG has launched a full-cycle e-trading platform for commercial brokers, following recent investment in technology.
L&G targets HNW customers with new home insurance product
Legal & General has followed up on its vow to expand the range of personal lines products it offers, by launching a bespoke product designed for customers in the mid and high net worth market.
AML targets restaurants with new policy
AML Underwriting has launched a policy aimed at restaurants and similar establishments.