Commercial
Axa’s defence in legal spat with property investor “untenable” say claimants
Martin McKeague, representing Aubrey Weis, says allegations made in Axa’s defence documents would have “huge ramifications” on the insurance industry.
Zego buys telematics firm
The motor provider has added Drivit to its portfolio as it seeks to shake-up commercial motor cover.
CPC replies after Lockton denies fraud allegations
Property investor Aubrey Weis to rely on admissions made by Lockton in its defence documents at trial, after the broker admitted that a certificate of insurance for the 2019/20 policy year had been issued containing an error.
Markerstudy's still in talks for commercial lines capacity deal
Group underwriting director Gary Humphreys says that the provider is speaking with a new carrier after it was forced to go "on hiatus" for new quotes in commercial lines almost a year ago.
Berkeley Alexander develops landlord product
The provider has teamed up with Auto Legal Protection Services for the legal expenses and rent guarantee proposition.
Axa puts blame on Lockton as legal dispute continues
The provider denies claims that it owes £1.68m in damages after property investor Aubrey Weis took it to court in September.
Tasker buys Numark Insurance Services
The broker has added the niche provider to its specialist risks division.
ERS solidifies move into commercial with Lloyd’s deal
The insurer will back Arcus as it targets specialty commercial and reinsurance lines.
SME specialist Ballantyne Brokers launches
Co-founder Ross Ballantyne says there is strong demand for a new broker in the market as "excessive market consolidation" leads to clients becoming disenfranchised.
Geo Underwriting moves into the captive market with latest acquisition
The purchase of Robus by the Ardonagh-owned MGA has been hailed as a “powerful addition” by Geo CEO Derek Coles.
Brunel Insurance Brokers buys Coventry broker
The business has acquired Inman & Associates and is hoping to double the number of customers the business currently has.
Broker Exchange: Hard market issues exacerbated by "rowing back"of local decision making
Local decision making is being eroded as a result of the hard market, viewers of the first panel session of Broker Exchange heard.
Mint Insurance Brokers joins James Hallam's AR network
Mint is a retail and wholesale broker wit ha team of 18 staff.
Analysis: Is the Intact takeover of RSA UK good or bad news for brokers?
Mark Richardson examines Intact's track record when it comes to integrating acquisitions and its approach to working with brokers.
Partners& teams up with CFC and CPP to launch new cyber offering
Partners& has launched a cyber risk management offering in collaboration with a trio of sector specialists CFC underwriting, CPP Group and Mitigate Cyber.
Blog: The future of leisure
Avid's Mike Patchett, considers how the insurance space can respond following a harrowing year for the hospitality and leisure sectors.
Aviva grows UKGI commercial lines premium by 10%
Overall premiums remain flat after the provider continues to shrink its personal lines business, as Aviva also revises its expected impact from Covid-19 related claims to around £100m.
Aston Lark hits £500m GWP
The business struck a number of deals, with more in the pipeline, which have taken the broker to half a billion of gross written premium.
Blog: Coping with a hard market
Close Brothers Premium Finance MD, Paul Trail, looks how best the finance sector can support brokers as the market gets tougher.
Howden snaps up cyber specialist
The broker has bought Lloyd’s coverholder Safeonline.
ATE provider opens to broker market
Harbour Underwriting launches After the Event (ATE) commercial dispute insurance to the broker space.
Video: The hardening market
Close Brothers MD, Paul Trail, considers the changing market conditions.
JM Glendinning management completes MBO backed by Synova Capital
PE firm to support organic growth and acquisition plans as JMG aims to grow four-fold in five years, with former Stackhouse Poland boss Tim Johnson joining board as Jeremy Cary becomes an adviser.
Arch develops terrorism policy
The cover has been developed for the UK regional market.