Property
Cousins takes over from Flynn as AIG commercial property boss
AIG has appointed Steve Cousins to the role of UK head of commercial property.
Exaggerated claims responsible for increased investigations
Policyholders suspected of adding items onto genuine household claims were behind the biggest volume of claims investigated in the first half of 2013, according to the VFM Fraud Index.
Keelan Westall launches claims charter
Property broker Keelan Westall has launched a claims charter to demonstrate its commitment to service in property underwriting.
AIG raises contaminated product limits to $35m
American International Group has launched a web-based service to help companies estimate the cost of recall incidents, and expanded its available accidental contamination coverage limits to $35m.
Expert Analysis: Autumn watch
IGO4’s aggregator analysis reveals that while demand for motor quotes remains high, home insurance has stalled at a disappointing level.
LV Broker launches online cover notes
LV Broker is launching online cover notes for its commercial lines, which brokers can download and print from the web.
Sterling upgrades flagship policies
Sterling Insurance Group has made significant changes to its flagship household insurance policies, Executive Home and Executive Plus.
Zurich shakes up commercial broker team
Zurich has made some changes to its commercial broker leadership team following the retirement of two of its members.
Industry backs extension of squatting ban despite lack of claims in 2013
Property landlords liable for damage and personal injury as a result of squatters.
E-Underwriting launches niche property owners product
E-trading specialists E-Underwriting has unveiled a property owners product, enhancing Power Place’s panel with a niche product.
Taiwan insurers have $10bn for overseas property
Following new government rules on relaxing investments overseas, Taiwan insurers have $10bn to spend in overseas properties.
Axa UK appoints Deborah Parker as property head
Axa UK has appointed Deborah Parker as group property director with responsibility for the group's real estate function.
Axa hires fleet underwriter from Equity Red Star
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has appointed Jamie Colton to the newly created role of trading fleet underwriter for its Bristol branch.
Questgates strengthens property division
Loss adjuster Questgates has appointed Ian Woodhead as property operations director and promoted Robin Ehrlich to the role of associate director.
View from the Top: Addressing the protection gap in Europe
Much has been said about the impact of the financial crisis on economies and citizens, but there are also some less obvious side effects of the financial uncertainty in Europe that are nonetheless significant.
Arista increases regional presence
Commercial lines underwriter Arista Insurance has launched 14 regional trading teams targeting areas where there is less representation by competitors.
LV Broker targets truck market
LV Broker has launched a truck product with increased cover and e-trading capability.
AM Best Commentary: Future forecast
In a highly competitive market for UK general insurers, property continues to be the best performing line, while motor and home experience underwriting losses.
Aqua unveils proposition to mitigate young driver insurance cost
High net worth insurer Aqueduct Underwriting has unveiled a package that aims to mitigate the high cost of young driver insurance and bring the motor and home insurance needs of families into a single portfolio.
One in four landlords lack insurance cover
Axa has warned one in four landlords have the wrong or no insurance cover and lack the necessary financial back up should the worst happen.
View from the Top: Chinese insurers eye overseas property
The Implementation Rules of the Provisional Administration Measures on Overseas Insurance Investment passed in China on 22 October 2012 should help liberalise offshore investment by Chinese insurers.
Henderson Global Investors unveils plans for new city building
Henderson Global Investors has revealed plans for its new building at 40 Leadenhall Street.
Keelan Westall launches non-standard property broker team
Wholesale property broker Keelan Westall has unveiled a new non-standard broking team.
Chinese insurers have $14bn to invest in overseas property
Chinese insurance funds have access to $14bn or almost 86bn yuan to invest in property overseas.