Property
Claims Club news: IFB: application fraud 'Achilles heel' warning
Application fraud is "potentially an Achilles heel" for the UK insurance industry.
In series - Geogaphy & Solvency II: National geographical risks
With 80% of business data having a geographical element, Sarah Adams looks at the way this insurers can improve their data.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking: How do insurers measure up in the high net worth market
High net worth clients demand a high standard of service, as do their brokers, but which insurers are delivering it? Peter Joy unveils the answer.
RSA property launch boosts SME ambition
RSA is set to launch a new property product next month as part of wider plans to become a top-five player in the SME sector.
Claims Club news: ABI rules out centralised flood response body
The Association of British Insurers is poised to reject the concept of having a centralised response to surge events, which could have seen streets allocated a specific loss adjusting firm to moderate claims.
Motor and home claim costs reach £1.4bn after freeze
Total costs for motor and home claims reached £1.4bn between during 24 November to 31 December 2010, as the big freeze swept across the UK, figures released by the Association of British Insurers have revealed.
Interview - Marshall King: RFIB plans for the future
Softly spoken Marshall King has a track record worth shouting about. Lynn Rouse finds out about his plans to make sure everybody hears about broker RFIB.
XL GWP flat as underwriting income falls
Property and Casualty insurer XL has recorded a combined operating ratio of 94.8% for 2010 (2009: 93.6%), while announcing it has received approval to offer insurance in China.
ABI: winter freeze cost insurers £1.4bn
The ABI has stated that total costs for motor and home claims reached £1.4bn during 24 November to 31 December 2010, as the “big freeze” swept across the UK.
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance creates new affinity division
Following the acquisition of Brand Risks Group in September 2008, Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Services has announced that the Brand Risks businesses are now being integrated into ECIS and will become the basis for the formation of a new affinity…
Brit Insurance adds property and packages underwriter
Brit Insurance has expanded its combined property and packages London team with the appointment of Stuart Wolstenholme as property and packages underwriter.
Homelet launches new products
Homelet has launched ‘Optimum’ tenant reference to remove the tenant if they do not pay and ‘Evict’ – an ‘after the event’ eviction service.
Keelan Westall guarantees 48-hour turnaround
UK residential and commercial property insurance broker are guaranteeing a 48-hour turnaround time for the issue of post administration.
LMA issues Egypt alert
The situation in Egypt is being monitored by underwriters and their security advisers.
BCIS offers free pilot
ReAssess, a new tool to help insurers more accurately assess their reinsurance needs has been launched by The Building Cost Information Service of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Interview - Kevin Pallett: Back in the MGA market
After two years out of the market, Kevin Pallett is back with a new managing general agency. Leigh Jackson asks him about his plans for Aspen Risk Management.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny's friends in the sporting world have had a busy time this January transfer deadline. Struggling West Ham appear to be the latest team to have gotten themselves into a little insurance-related pickle.
Sainty upbeat over 'bigger role' at Barbon commercial arm
Former Lucas Fettes director Brett Sainty is to focus on building organic growth at Cadogan Keelan Westall after being appointed head of business for the Barbon Insurance Group-owned commercial property insurance business.
Defaqto adds pub and restaurant ratings
Insurance policies for pubs and restaurants are to be given star ratings by Defaqto after the firm expanded the number of commercial sectors that it grades.
In series - Geography & Solvency II: Accurate data is key to Solvency II requirements
The need for more accurate data and improved infrastructure is occupying insurers' Solvency II teams. However, Sam Barrett finds that UK firms are well prepared when it comes to accuracy of information.
Markel UK exits vacant property market
Markel UK is to close its vacant property account, after ceasing to take on new business or renewals, Post has learnt.
Property Risks appoints new sales boss
Let property insurance and tenant referencing provider Property Risks has named Alan Holton as national sales manager.
Allianz Commercial gains presence in North-east with Newcastle office
Allianz Commercial has opened an office in Newcastle.
Rias home insurance earns five-stars
Home insurance provided by over 50s specialist Rias, has received the top five-star rating from Defaqto, in recognition of the level of features included in the product.