Commercial
Hiscox has highest number of policies highlighted by FCA test case
Seventeen wordings will be assessed as part of the test and the FCA list shows 34 Hiscox policies affected so far, as regulator says list is a "representative sample" which is "not comprehensive".
FCA names 16 insurers affected by BI legal test case
The watchdog expects the test case, to determine the validity of business interruption coronavirus claims, to be heard in the second half of July.
Blog: What is the client view of broker commission?
IdRisk's Stephen Mooney responds to Mactavish's report on broker remuneration.
Ageas partners with Victor in £60m capacity deal
Agreement sees the insurer provide capacity for Victor's products across agriculture and the third sector over the next five years.
Deal opportunities grow for Towergate as brokers seek to sell amid pandemic
Towergate’s Joe Thelwell discusses the broker’s Q1 2020 deals and reveals he is receiving calls from brokers wishing to sell as coronavirus exacerbates the hardening market.
Insurance Covid-Cast episode 16: “From feast to famine in ten days” – How the travel insurance sector is dealing with the Coronavirus with no sales
In the latest episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together a group of travel insurance experts to discuss how the travel insurance sector is coping with a “tsunami of claims” and whether it will bounce back post-pandemic.
Axa to pay French Covid-19 BI claims after court ruling – reports
Updated: The insurer will pay out to restaurants following a court decision that it must pay one owner two months worth of coronavirus-related cover.
Market hardening fast-tracked by Covid-19 crisis
Experts say the insurance sector has been “traumatised” by the prospect of unintended coverage for business interruption related to coronavirus.
UK Broker Awards 2020: Final days to enter
The event, which celebrates the best in UK broking, is accepting submissions until 26 May.
Insurance Covid-Cast episode 15: Has there been a rise in cyber threats and scams during Coronavirus lockdown?
In the latest episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together a group of cyber experts to discuss how hackers and scammers are using Covid-19 to prey on people’s thirst for knowledge and information at this time.
Biba brands Mactavish claims "opportunistic" and "wholeheartedly disputes" them
Trade body says brokers are acting in their customers' best interests and are following FCA rules on remuneration.
Ardonagh reports Q1 results
The business highlighted Ebitda and acquisitions as it points to “limited” Covid-19 impact.
Q&A: Open GI group CEO Simon Badley
Almost a year into the role as group CEO of Open GI, Simon Badley sat down with Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift to talk about how he plans to build on existing foundations to make the software house the technology 'partner of choice' for…
Covid-19: ABI hits back following open letter from pub industry
The sector has united to highlight its disappointment in the insurance industry following the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown.
Brokers warned to keep eye on Brexit as transition looms
There is no provision for equivalence in the IDD and this means brokers with EU clients need to set up EU entities to trade in the bloc.
Aviva joins string of insurers under attack in Covid-19 BI dispute
Law firm Mishcon de Reya names Aviva and QBE and is in discussions with third party funders to fund the litigation on behalf of hospitality sector which it expects to move forward by 10 June.
UK Broker Awards: Complete your submission today
The deadline of Friday is fast approaching, so, if you have started an entry don’t forget to finish it this week!
Opinion: Where is our North Star? Solutions not gestures are what we need now
Brightside's Brendan McCafferty calls for a guiding light for the sector and warns that, if the market fails to get its Covid-19 response right, there could be hell to pay.
Insurance Covid-Cast episode 14: Newsmaker special with Crawford & Company group chief executive Rohit Verma
In the latest Insurance Post and Insurance Age video cast brought to you while our journalists are working from home, we present the latest in a series of newsmaker specials focused on the people behind the lockdown headlines.
Covid-19 Broker Impact Survey
How have brokers been both challenged and supported as the industry gets to grips with adapting to the demands of coronavirus?
Insurance Covid-Cast episode 13: Litigation under lockdown - how are lawyers and insurers managing legal disputes and hearings during the Coronavirus?
In the latest episode of Insurance Post and Insurance Age’s new video series brought to you while our journalists are working from home, we gathered together a group of lawyers and claims experts to discuss how they are managing dispute resolution and…
Take part in Insurance Age's commercial & agriculture e-trading broker survey
Are you a commercial or agricultural broker? Share your views on these business lines and thoughts on e-trade.
Covid-19: Hiscox Action Group primed for £40m legal attack
The group, which is in dispute with Hiscox over business interruption cover, now represents more than 400 members and has the go-ahead to begin legal proceedings.
MGA hopes to win back some business community 'hearts and minds' with free insurance offer
Equipsme reveals new product that offers free private health support between now and August to self-employed business owners.