Articles by Insurance Age staff
Lloyd’s approves syndicate to insure transportation of Covid-19 vaccine
The syndicate-in-a-box is supported by Ascot, Axa XL and McGill and Partners.
Adapting to change
Premium Finance Week: Close Brothers, Paul Trail and Steve Wallis reflect on how brokers have responded to the challenge of Covid-19.
Motor premiums fall but Covid-19 clouds analysis
Prices fell by 5% in the last quarter according to the Confused/Willis Towers Watson index.
People Moves Round-up: 13 - 17 July 2020
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CDL adds Percayso Inform to platform
The software house has partnered with the insurance intelligence provider.
Flood Re incurs £160m in claims for 2019/20
The government-backed flood insurer paid out more than in its first three years combined, plus, it also welcomed changes to the scheme enabling discounted premiums.
People Moves Round-up: 6 - 10 July 2020
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Chubb flags huge Covid-19 losses
The global insurer has estimated a $1.36bn hit arising from Covid-19.
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Canopius property product to address 'silent cyber' gap
Product also aims to protect against risks associated with connected buildings and the internet of things
Insurance Age Digital Edition: July - Hitting restart?
The July issue of Insurance Age is available via digital platforms only due to Covid-19.
People Moves Round-up: 29 June - 3 July 2020
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CFC expands its transaction liability range
The product is aimed at businesses pursuing small portfolio add-on acquisitions that may otherwise go uninsured.
UK profit for Ecclesiastical slips to £20.4m
The results for 2019 showed a decrease in profits but GWP grew by 3.6% to £257m as broking division makes a loss.
Ardonagh moves forward with refinancing
The $500m ‘payment-in-kind’ toggle notes have been priced as the business progresses with £1.9bn refinancing which includes a $300m war chest.
Park Insurance achieves Chartered status
The Bristol-based broker is the latest business to join the Chartered Insurance Institute scheme.
UK Broker Awards: Shortlist revealed
The event received more entries than ever before as Insurance Age celebrates the best in broking.
Broker Week: How can brokers respond to clients’ digital demands?
As part of Applied Broker Week, Eileen McFadden of Arnold Clark Insurance Services, outlines the benefits of investing in new technology
BGL CEO Donaldson exits after 20 years
Mark Bailie, currently a government coronavirus NHS Test and Trace business leader, will succeed Matthew Donaldson from 1 September.
Biba teams up with international fintech
WorldFirst has joined the trade association and will offer members the ability to make international transactions.
Covid - 19: Action group hits Hiscox with £40m arbitration claim
Hiscox Action Group wants a former Court of appeal Judge to act as sole arbitrator as Covid-19 business interruption dispute continues.
Thompson & Richardson buys Lincolnshire-based broker
The broker makes its first acquisition since becoming an Ethos Broking partner in December 2017.
People Moves Round-up: 8 - 12 June 2020
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Momentum: AR model thriving during Covid-19 pandemic
Brokers are increasingly looking at striking out on their own despite the coronavirus outbreak.