Schemes
Ecclesiastical buys minority stake in Lloyd & Whyte
Exclusive: Ecclesiastical Insurance Group has bought 20% of Lloyd & Whyte for an undisclosed sum.
Analysis: Changing face of terrorism and terrorism covers
Terrorism has been a constant threat in the UK for more than half a century and has proved hard for security forces to keep up with, so it is hardly surprising that the insurance market too has found itself trying to repair gaps in cover as they emerge
Analysis: Tenancy deposits – tailored tenancies
Many tenants struggle to find a lump sum of money to put down for a deposit. Insurance instead of a deposit provides an alternative – offering tenants greater affordability and increasing security for landlords. It could also mean a welcome new class of…
Analysis: Insuring unoccupied property
The issue of unoccupied property is a political hot potato in a climate of Brexit and increased online retail. How are insurers tackling this high risk area?
THB courts UK retail brokers with MD appointment
Declan Durkan has been appointed manging director of THB UK Risk Solutions, in a move the firm says signals the group’s “renewed focus” on UK retail brokers.
Ecclesiastical sees premium up at H1 but profit and COR take a hit
Ecclesiastical saw strong premium growth in the first half of 2018 but pre-tax profit took a 54% nose dive.
State of the Broker Nation 2018: Probing broking
Michèle Bacchus spoke to brokers to find out their thoughts on regulation, their trade body and their opinion of the UK insurance market
Interview: Edmund Dilger, Policy Castle
Digital household insurance broker Policy Castle is on the hunt for funding as it looks towards partnering with high street brokers and large insurers.
Axa enters capacity deal with Gresham Underwriting
Axa has entered into a £20m three-year capacity deal with Gresham Underwriting, the managing general agent arm of Tasker Insurance Group.
Analysis: Leisure market - At your leisure
Brexit may raise the prospect of more expensive holidays abroad and longer waits at borders. If fewer European city breaks beckon, could there also be an upside in spending more time in England’s green and pleasant land?
Aston Lark buys masonic broker Ingram Hawkins & Nock
Aston Lark has bought specialist broker Ingram Hawkins & Nock in a deal that will add £10m of premium to the group.
Axa UK to grow schemes book to £250m by 2020
Exclusive: Axa UK is on track to build its schemes book to £250m in the next two years, CEO Amanda Blanc said.
Biba launches trade credit scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a scheme for trade credit insurance through CMR Insurance Services.
Analysis: Retirement villages, an infant market
Retirement villages are asking for group contents insurance but UK insurers are waiting for the market to mature.
Analysis: Fighting for cover
Military personnel struggle to find motor and household insurance adapted to their circumstances. Should general insurers leave that market to specialists?
Pool Re braced for first claims from Manchester attacks
Pool Re will soon receive the first claims from the Manchester terror attacks, its chief underwriting officer has confirmed.
Axa to use Dragon’s Den labs to grow schemes book to £250m
Axa plans to grow its schemes business to £250m in premium as a result of a Dragon’s Den-style innovation lab.
Interview: Brendan McCafferty, Axa
Brendan McCafferty joined Axa as CEO, intermediated and direct, in February. He talks to Will Kirkman about his new role
Blog: How brokers should pitch a new scheme to an insurer
To be pitch perfect, a broker needs to detail the new scheme they want the insurer to invest in.
UK General's Karen Beales on the future of personal lines broking
The personal lines market has been interesting during the past 12 months.
Pen's Tom Downey on sustainable success in tomorrow’s schemes market
Everyone loves a good scheme — albeit we’re talking less Machiavellian, more magnanimous, when it comes to insurance.
Stanmore breaks £2m mark on nursery scheme
Stanmore Insurance Brokers have broken the £2million mark in premiums for their specialist nursery insurance scheme dot2dot.
Broker Network unveils debut members only scheme
Broker Network has launched its first member scheme, which is backed by Pro Sight Specialty Underwriting syndicate 1110 at Lloyd’s.
Transactor and Zurich partner on car and household schemes
Software provider Transactor Global Solutions and Zurich have entered a partnership that will see a range of Zurich products distributed through the Transactor platform.