Product
DAS targets fire and flood victims with Loss Assist product
Legal expenses insurer DAS is launching the latest version of its Loss Assist product to provide assistance for households that have suffered damage to property or contents.
Direct Line launches multi-product discount
Direct Line has launched Together, a multi-product discount designed to reward customer loyalty and attract new policyholders.
Kinetic raids Lime Street Brokers
Lloyd's broker Kinetic Insurance has hired a team of brokers to expand the company's range of products and brands through online platforms.
Markel places collectables cover on broker e-trading system
Specialist insurer Markel UK has launched the first personal lines product on its broker e-trading system.
Aviva introduces two new products to e-trading platform
Aviva has added two commercial products to its expanding e-trading platform ‘Fast Trade’, in the form of minifleet and professional indemnity cover.
Ace launches property offering to fill terrorism gap
Ace Group has launched a property insurance proposition designed to cover the gaps between traditional property, terrorism and political violence insurance policies.
Lockton hires Mike Tyler to head new UK employee benefits division
Lockton has unveiled plans to enter the UK employee benefits market with a series of new products and services, by 1 January 2013.
Two-year solicitors' PI cover designed to ease ARP fears
Indemnity Risk Solutions is offering solicitors professional indemnity insurance policies that last two indemnity periods, as opposed to the one-year policies or two-year deals with numerous caveats available elsewhere in the market.
Commercial expansion underway at Autonet following product launch
Autonet Insurance has expanded its commercial business product line following the introduction of shops and commercial let insurance.
Beazley boss eyes further growth after 'strong' start to 2012
Beazley chief executive Andrew Horton is predicting further profitable growth in the second half of 2012, after this morning revealing a gross written premium rise of 10% on last year.
Capacity providers to enable Synergy product expansion
Synergy Insurance Services is expanding its product range having secured new capacity providers in the form of Ironshore Europe and Equity Red Star.
OIM division E-Underwriting launches property owners product
The new division of OIM Underwriting, E-Underwriting, launched its property owners insurance product today on the Acturis platform.
Allianz retail arm completes 'Clear' launch with houshold offering
The Allianz retail arm has completed the final phase of its Clear product launch, following a deal that will see the operation’s Clear household product available through Adrian Flux brokerage.
ECIC launches heating and air conditioning cover product
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company has launched its ‘heating, ventilating and air conditioning cover product’ - geared towards contractors engaged in related building services activity.
Euler Hermes launches Excess of Loss coverage amid 'market uncertainty'
Euler Hermes will offer Excess of Loss insurance coverage from mid-September, through a new specialist underwriting team based in London.
Telematics firm Cobra UK to launch 'innovative' new product
Vehicle technology firm Cobra UK is planning to launch its windscreen mounted telematics box at a Post event next week.
Property owners' product launched by Aspen
Aspen has launched a specially-designed property owners’ insurance product, in a bid to help policyholders get to grips with the “growing issue” of underinsurance.
XL launches five-strong product suite
The XL Group has today launched a suite of five products designed partly to respond directly to clients' concerns about clarity and certainty in the claims notification process.
JLT responds to market demand with cyber product
JLT Specialty has launched an intangible and cyber exposure service in response to market demand.
Liberty recruits Whelan to crisis team
Liberty International Underwriters Europe has appointed Brenda Whelan, pictured, as senior underwriter for crisis management.
William Russell launches global plans in Abu Dhabi
International expatriate insurance specialist William Russell has opened its global health, life and income protection insurance plans to businesses in Abu Dhabi.
Chinese insurance premiums rise 10% to £150bn in 2011
China's total insurance premiums rose 10 percent to 1.43 trn yuan (£150bn) in 2011 from a year earlier, according to weekend reports.
Product innovation in European insurance firms is widespread
Product innovation in non-life insurance is widespread according to a new report.
Duo launch psychological professionals scheme
Insurer Ecclesiastical and Oxygen Insurance Brokers have unveiled a new tailored home insurance scheme for psychological professionals.