Property
Insurers warned over SSL phoenix company as ex-staff hit out at former bosses
Former insurer clients of defunct loss adjusting firm SSL have been warned to avoid phoenix company Artemis amid criticism of the company directors’ business practices.
BLP recruits former Keelan Westhall MD Tonge
BLP Insurance has recruited the former managing director of Arthur J Gallagher-owned Keelan Westhall as its new head of sales.
Alternative capital to target property, business interruption says Aon
The role of capital markets in reinsurance is likely to continue to grow, according to Aon, which has forecast that investors may seek to expand into new classes of business.
Prosight agrees partnership with Corgi Home Plan
Prosight Specialty Underwriting has been appointed by Corgi Home Plan to underwrite its home maintenance products.
Axa renews £20m deal with Cherish Insurance Brokers
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has renewed a long-standing relationship with Essex-based Cherish Insurance Brokers.
Home and motor premiums continue to fall shows Biba price index
The cost of home and motor insurance has continued to reduce in the last year, figures from the British Insurance Brokers' Association and Acturis Insurance Price Index show.
Blog: Supply chain? More like supply jigsaw
Post editor Stephanie Denton's ongoing escape of water claim saga takes on a distinctly Kafka-esque twist...
Pen teams up with Ageas on online household capacity deal
Ageas has reached an agreement with Arthur J Gallagher managing general agent brand Pen Underwriting to provide long-term capacity for household insurance through a number of online-traded solutions.
Ageas UK agrees new strategic partnership with Virgin Money
Ageas UK and Virgin Money have entered into an agreement that will see both businesses work together to create a range of home and motor insurance products for the UK market during 2015.
Ryan Direct Group joins AA panel
Broker AA Insurance Services has signed a home affinity deal with Ryan Direct Group that will see the Doncaster-based firm join the AA’s panel with immediate effect.
Fraud taskforce encouraged to broaden scope beyond motor insurance
Hertzell will invite industry experts to contribute to the work
C-Suite Insurer: Vive la revolution
Technological advances mean the insurance industry is on the cusp of something new and exciting
Blog: Giving consumers a ‘nudge’
John Marsden, fraud and identity expert at Equifax, examines how ‘nudge’ theory can be applied to the insurance industry to tackle point of quote and claims fraud
Biba launches sharing economy guide
Aon, Higos, Bluefin and Towergate are among the brokers that have signalled they can place risks for businesses operating within the sharing economy, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
Marsh boss Weil plotting contract efficacy drive
Marsh is to unveil a new drive to improve the effectiveness of commercial insurance contracts from next week.
Housing associations: Providing a helping hand
With less than 40% of social housing tenants taking out home contents insurance, what can the insurance industry do to help those with low incomes protect their belongings?
Assurant Solutions launches connected home division
Assurant Solutions has launched a division to offer protection for people living in connected homes.
Chinese insurer buys Sydney's Sheraton on the Park
Sunshine Insurance has splashed out A$463m (£254m) on the iconic Sydney hotel.
Claims Club Monthly Missive: Driverless cars, connected homes and PPOs
From Tennessee to London, over the past few months I have heard a considerable amount about the future of insurance.
L&G joins Tesco Bank underwriting panel
Legal and General has joined the home insurance underwriting panel for Tesco Bank.
Evoque launches claims and appraisals services
Evoque Claims and Appraisals has launched a service for insurers and brokers that aims to speed up the claims settlement process.
Brightside hires Lloyds household pricing head Gardner
Broker Brightside Group has hired former Lloyds TSB senior manager Chris Gardner as its new home underwriter and product manager.
Europe C-Suite: Infrastructure investment - if the yield is right
Investing in infrastructure projects such as transport and energy could represent new opportunities for insurers keen to diversify
Large losses below expectations at Catlin despite aviation disasters
Catlin has achieved third quarter gross written premium growth in line with its business strategy after chalking up a GWP rise of 11% to $4.89bn (£3.1bn) (Q3 2013: $4.42bn) for the period.