Articles by Insurance Age staff
Products: Biba appoints Jackson Lee for GAP insurance scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has appointed Jackson Lee Underwriting as the exclusive provider of its new GAP insurance scheme.
Products: Aon takes insurance to the final frontier
Aon Risk Solutions has partnered with Netherlands-based Space Expedition Corporation for an insurance policy providing comprehensive and customised protection for space travellers.
Product roundup: To boldly go where products have rarely been before
l It appears that there is no frontier which insurance broking would ever be daunted by and this month we report on a new product for space travellers, perhaps the most appropriate use of the verb “to launch” ever seen on these pages. Aon has teamed up…
Products: RSA appointed underwriter for Select & Protect product
RSA has been appointed as the sole underwriter for Select & Protect’s Ultima home insurance product. The deal is an extension of the partnership between the two organisations who already work together on three other product lines.
Products: BlockInsure and Giles in residential property partnership
BlockInsure has teamed with Giles Insurance Brokers to target residential management companies, managing agents and other organisations requiring specialist insurance advice for the residential property sector.
Products: Aspen launches enhanced PI offering
Aspen Risk Management has launched a new range of professional indemnity (PI) products.
Products: Arag gives 24-hour crisis management support for policyholders
Arag has teamed up with public relations firm Chelgate to offer crisis management support as part of its policies.
Products: Biba appoints Towergate as provider for its BibaLet landlord scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has appointed Towergate Underwriting as the official scheme provider for BibaLet.
Products: Markel and Groupama add to online offerings
Markel UK has launched a personal lines product on its broker e-trading system for the first time. The offering – designed specifically for private collectors – will provide coverage for a range of art and collectables.
Product roundup: Join the gang
November was the month for big tie-ups, starting with Towergate and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) forming a partnership around the trade body’s BibaLet scheme.
The Broker Business Club: The cost of health and safety
Last month’s round table debate in Birmingham hosted by Insurance Age with Zurich saw expert brokers debate the topic of reforms in the health and safety arena.
Do you have what it takes to be crowned the Broker Apprentice?
Attention young brokers! Are you a savvy, confident and hard-working business operator? Do you believe you have the skills to be a future leader of the broking industry? Well, this could be the chance you’ve been waiting for to prove your broking mettle.
Webinar to highlight the power of schemes
Brokers invited to take part in online debate focusing on how to get ahead in schemes
ebroking 2012: Harnessing e-trading potential
Brokers have yet to fully harness the potential of the internet, delegates were told at this year’s Ebroking event, hosted by Insurance Age.
The Broker Business Club: Food for thought
The latest in our series of Broker Business Clubs in association with Zurich, took place in Belfast where the panellists discussed the food and beverage sector and the pressures, strains and opportunities that existed within it.
Biba 2012 Video: Freebies, nights out and reflections on the conference
We ask attendees how successful they think the conference was and lift the lid on what they got up to in the evenings.
Biba 2012 Video: Reactions to recession
Today at Biba we asked attendees what their reaction to the recession was and whether it has affected clients.
Products: Kiln heads for new pastures with appointment of equine underwriter
Kiln has appointed a new equine underwriter in preparation for developing products in that area for the first time.
Products: NIG to undertake funeral director scheme’s underwriting
NIG has won the contract to underwrite the Lark Group’s SAIFInsure scheme from Axa.
Products roundup: Telematics take up gains pace
There were a wide range of products launched in the last month, with numerous markets catered for, from equine risks to vacant commercial properties.
Biba 2012: Manchester calling
With the Biba conference taking place on 16 and 17 May, we look at what you can expect at this year’s event and which sessions are a must see for brokers
Products: Groupama signs up for Brightside Group’s motorbike scheme
Groupama has signed two new scheme deals in as many weeks; one covering motorbike risks and the other non-standard motor.
Products: DAS set for launch of Loss Assist at Biba
DAS Group is to expand its range of assistance products with Loss Assist, set to be launched at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s 2012 conference in May.
Products: Slew of telematics-based policies released
There has been a recent hike in telematics activity, with several black-box products released into the market last month.