Product
Improved contractors' combined product unveiled by Arista
Arista Insurance has launched a revamped contractors’ combined product following analysis on how the commercial lines underwriting specialist’s previous offering could be improved.
Direct Group pens £4.5m products deal with Be Wiser
Doncaster-based insurance services firm Direct Group has signed a £4.5m deal with broker Be Wiser to provide “quality enhanced” products.
Barclay unveils regional and product expansion at Rural Insurance
Rural Insurance managing director Ian Barclay has outlined expansion plans that will see the UK General business establish a foothold in East Anglia, Wales and the South West of England.
Hood Group unveils travel insurance product
Affinity insurance provider Hood Group is aiming to replicate the success it has achieved in its home insurance partnership proposition with the launch of a new travel insurance product.
Fish farming is booming in Asia
The aquaculture industry in Asia is booming but the sector remains largely unprotected, offering significant opportunities for insurers
IIG to offer rated solution to brokers placing demolition risks
Incorporated Insurance Group has launched a demolition contractors’ liability scheme in a bid to support brokers who have previously been forced to delve into unrated markets.
Markel launches biomedical and life sciences combined policy
Markel has developed a biomedical and life sciences combined policy including cover for property damage and business interruption.
Bexhill targets SME brokers with premium finance offering
Bexhill UK has launched a premium finance solution for small-medium sized insurance brokers.
APC unveils PI team and new products
Commercial underwriter APC has launched a professional indemnity underwriting team and expanded its product offering in that area.
AA launches comprehensive household product
The AA has launched a home insurance policy offering unlimited cover for buildings and contents as well as increased cover for personal possessions.
Willis launches cargo facility product
Willis has launched a product to protect cargo against all types of political violence, terrorism and war risks.
London market insurer WR Berkley plots regional expansion
WR Berkley Europe has revealed plans to expand its UK distribution channels via open market, online and schemes with a view to providing the firm with increased access to regional business.
Irish insurer launches bicycle theft product
Irish insurer Blue Insurances has launched a bicycle theft product for cyclists.
Allianz announces product partnership with STA Travel
Allianz Global Assistance has partnered with student travel provider STA Travel to provide travel insurance designed specifically for young people and students.
Ambant tackles client monies trapped in brokers' loss funds
Ambant has launched a loss fund service, which aims to tackle millions of pounds sitting unproductively in unreconciled, lost, forgotten or inaccessible loss funds held by brokers and third party claims administrators.
HSB Engineering launches energy efficiency product
Engineering and construction insurer HSB Engineering Insurance has launched an energy efficiency insurance product.
Tickets.com partners with Allianz Global Assistance UK on missed event product
Tickets.com has partnered with Allianz Global Assistance UK to offer missed event insurance to its more than 300 UK venues through its partners ticketing platforms.
Switched On Insurance launches travel add-on product
Gadget insurer Switched On Insurance has launched a travel insurance add-on product to boost protection for travellers carrying electronic goods.
Carole Nash prepares to roll out multi-car classic policy
Carole Nash is extending its cherished cars portfolio with the launch of a multi-car policy for classic vehicles.
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.