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Ecclesiastical strikes third scheme deal of 2023 with Towergate Care

Ecclesiastical has continued its expansion into the scheme space by partnering with Towergate Care to offer property capacity for larger care home providers.

By Insurance Age staff

Brokerbility strikes first schemes deal with Ecclesiastical

By Emmanuel Kenning

Ecclesiastical teams up with Iprism on digital platform for brokers

By Emmanuel Kenning

Interview: Chris Withers, Ecclesiastical

By Saxon East

Blog: Surety Bonds support construction clients through challenging times

Factors such as higher inflation, fluctuating interest rates, and labour shortages, mean the construction sector faces ongoing challenges. Hannah Sewell-Moore, surety manager, Kerry London, explains how a wholesale surety bonds broker can support these clients through the contract bidding process.

By Hannah Sewell-Moore, surety manager, Kerry London

Walsh and Newman to exit after Lloyd’s misconduct investigation into CFC

CFC group CEO David Walsh and Graeme Newman, CEO of CFC Underwriting, will leave in 2024, the provider has confirmed following the completion of an investigation by Lloyd’s into allegations of non-financial misconduct at the company.

By Emmanuel Kenning

Rokstone launches contingency portfolio

Managing general agent Rokstone is launching a contingency portfolio promising a same-day quote turnaround for brokers.

By Emmanuel Kenning

Prestige teams with Open GI on Coverall update

Prestige Underwriting has partnered with Open GI to launch a refreshed version of its non-standard home proposition, Coverall.

By Emmanuel Kenning

Fear of AI often comes from fear of change, says Ignite MD MacLachlan

Having surged forward in the past two years, Ignite plans to continue growing by strengthening partnerships with insurers, expanding with brokers, via its Ignition programme and through the integration of its artificial intelligence-powered chatbot.

By Rosie Simms

Bspoke signs up to buy Police & Forces Mutual personal lines books from Royal London

Bspoke Insurance Group has struck a deal to buy the personal lines elements of the Police & Forces Mutual businesses – Police Mutual Healthcare and Police Mutual General Insurance – from The Royal London Mutual Insurance Society.

By Emmanuel Kenning

Tesco enters non-standard home with Prestige partnership

Tesco Bank has moved to offer non-standard home insurance to customers via a partnership with Prestige Underwriting.

By Emmanuel Kenning

Blog: Paul Tasker on brokers’ anti-money laundering responsibilities and actions

Paul Tasker, CEO of Reg Technologies, sets out responsibilities and a ‘must do’ list for brokers to deliver their crucial role in the fight against money laundering.

By Paul Tasker, CEO of Reg Technologies

Insight

The stats: Q3 hit by rocketing property owners and fleet rates

The latest figures from Acturis show that commercial insurance premiums continue to rise, resulting in an increasingly challenging environment for brokers and their clients, reports Rachel Gordon.

By Rachel Gordon

Celebrating the 2023 Aviva Community Fund winners

The fund, which has been running since 2010 and shared £1.9m over the years, gives brokers the chance to support those around them working tirelessly to build a brighter future, whether that is helping people take control of their financial future or taking action on climate change.

By Insurance Age staff

Insurers twitchy on pest controller insurance

As bed bugs infiltrated headlines across the UK last month, publicity for the pest control sector spread alongside them.

By Rosie Simms

What does it take to be a broker NED?

Broker non-executive directors need to have excellent communication skills, bucket loads of experience, and be mindful of conflicts of interest, experts tell Ida Axling.