Commercial
In-depth - commercial: Taking stock
In the uncertainty surrounding Brexit, businesses have started to stockpile supplies, but this could lead to changes in the risk they face and even underinsurance. Edward Murray investigates
Brokers' Brexit worries are growing, says Aviva
But research from the insurer shows that the number of brokers with succession plans in place has doubled since May 2018.
In-depth - commercial: Storage wars
The expanding self-storage market presents opportunities for both commercial and personal lines brokers, reports Edward Murray
Quizzical Questions: 8 February 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
ECIC launches LEI for contractors
First new product since Markel takeover.
Biba books Boris for 2019 conference
Event in Manchester on 15-16 May is themed as ‘Leading the Way’.
Biba maintains warning on FSCS levy
FSCS planning for £516m budget.
GRP buys Peter Cullum-owned Trimulgherry
Business is made up of nine firms, one of which will be GRP's retail hub for North London and Essex.
Chubb targets media industry
Insurer focuses on middle market and multinational clients.
Profits slide at Aon in 2018
Revenue increases by 8% at the broking giant.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning share their view on the news behind the top five headlines of the week.
Quizzical Questions: 1 February 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Renovation launches product for unoccupied properties
The MGA, launched last year by former Sterling head Nicholas Cooper, has designed the cover for larger residential and commercial properties.
Profits rebound for Marsh owner in 2018
Global giant’s revenue rises 6.6%.
FSCS to hit brokers with extra levy bill next month, warns Biba
Trade body also predicts 2019/20 levies will be higher.
Lisa Powis-backed broker tech platform launches
Broker Commercial & General has signed up to Iotatech’s pay-per-use platform.
FCA data shows rise in average home insurance payouts
Process piloted with 31 insurers is set to be made compulsory for all firms and most products.
FCA consults on making value data compulsory
Regulator proposing to extend pilot programme to all firms and to cover most general insurance products.
Insurers make Artificial Intelligence moves
Axa introduces AI bots as Allianz focuses on injury claims handling.
“Mis-selling” warning issued on cyber
Consultancy Mactavish says cyber policies have “major flaws” and claims brokers and insurers use “scaremongering” tactics to make companies buy cover.
Key broker contacts remain in place after Ageas management changes
Provider adds roles and plans to move internal IT to Tata Consultancy Services.
Biba renews GAP scheme with Jackson Lee Underwriting
Partnership extended for a further three years.
Video: How to help your customers with terrorism risk
NMU's Nick Limb examines how the nature of terrorism has evolved and addresses the broker role in protecting clients.
Greens adds Rob Ashburn in growth push
He joins as managing director.