Commercial
In-depth: Happy days here again?
The commercial property owners sector survived the recession relatively unscathed, but could the strengthening economy threaten its performance? Edward Murray asks
Arista appoints Fletcher to underwriter role
New recruit to focus on broker relationships for MGA.
Expertise In Action - Big data: Thinking big
‘Big data’ has long been hailed as the next big thing in insurance – so why have firms been so slow to harness its undoubted potential?
Axa UK COR improves to 98.1% in 2013
Axa UK and Ireland general insurance business produced a sub 100% combined operating ratio (COR) in 2013 as revenues fell 1% to £3.7bn (2012: £3.8bn).
Special Video Edition - Products - LV
An update from Mike Crane, commercial lines director, LV: Moving forward with Commercial in 2014.
Insurance Age January 2014: A special products-focused video edition
Insurance Age is delighted to bring you a bespoke digital edition focused on products to start the year.
Acturis buys Nordic Insurance Software
Acquisition part of technology specialist's global expansion plans.
RSA begins new CEO hunt as Lee resigns amid £135m capital injection
RSA has today announced the resignation of Simon Lee, group chief executive.
Academy buys Birmingham-based P M Hart
Broker makes first move into the Midlands.
Expertise in Action: Broker: Preferential treatment
Few clients are interested in commission disclosure, however, the issue of preferential treatment for brokers that produce the most business for insurers could soon face regulatory scrutiny.
Expertise Live: Going green
The latest Expertise Live event, held in association with Zurich, focused on real estate, energy and sustainability.
Biba in PI spat with Law Society
Legal professional body brushes off criticism over its scathing broker comments
Power hour: Electric dreams
The commercial market has traditionally lagged behind personal lines as far as e-trading is concerned, but our panel of experts agree it is catching up fast. Emmanuel Kenning reports
In-depth: Building for the future
Construction is seen as the bellwether of the wider economy and there are signs it might be picking up, so how can brokers capitalise on the changing fortunes of the sector? Edward Murray reports
Brighter days ahead
The outlook is less gloomy with a strong possibility of improving conditions for commercial brokers in the next 12 months, says Tony Cornell
Expertise-in-Action: Q&A with Richard Smith
In recent years the insurance industry has made a concerted effort to improve its record on professionalism.
Insurance infographic: The Impact of the 2011 Energy Act on property lettings
In this insurance infographic, Zurich focuses on the Energy Act 2011 which contains provisions to make it unlawful from April 2018 to rent property that does not hit minimum energy efficiency standards.
Privileged position
With the rise of aggregators and the threat of commission disclosure on the horizon, Tony Cornell asks if commercial brokers’ dominance will ever come under threat
Corporate Underinsurance: Solving the problems
Underinsurance is a common problem and a collaborative approach is needed to stamp out an issue that has gone unresolved for too long
On the increase
If insurers’ results reveal poor COR performance in commercial, will it prompt rating increases? Peter Hubbard asks
New year, new start
The last 12 months have been difficult for the commercial insurance market, but there are signs that 2013 could see an upturn, says Paul Upton
The Broker Business Club: Thinking big about SME
The final Zurich Broker Business Club of 2012 drew together a panel of experts to discuss the challenges facing brokers in the SME market.
Growing SMEs: SME-volution
From the earliest beginnings as innovative start-ups, to their ultimate emergence as corporate entities, evolving SMEs will always need brokers to ensure that cover matches exposure.
In conversation with Zurich: Growing SMEs
As a firm develops from a start-up to a fully fledged corporate entity, its risk profile inevitably changes. And, as its exposures change, its insurance needs evolve too.