Commercial
PB December 2010: News round-up
Apple iPhone apps continue to be all the rage in the insurance industry. Aviva launched MyClaim, a free app enabling policyholders to file a motor insurance claim remotely from their iPhones.
News Analysis: Changing course at Aviva
Andrew Tjaardstra discusses Aviva's change in fortunes and direction since the departure of former chief executive Igal Mayer to head up the insurer's North American operations.
The PB Interview - Laurent Matras: Through the storm
Laurent Matras, managing director at Groupama Insurances, tells Andrew Tjaardstra about the state of the insurance market and how he is working closely with brokers to give his firm a competitive advantage.
Technology - 2010 retrospective: Software houses moving forward steadily
This year, most of the key players in technology were pleased with steady progress, keeping close to existing clients in a tough economic environment for brokers, writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
Oval teams up with Lorega
Oval and Lorega have launched a dedicated claims assistance service for the broker’s commercial client base.
ECIC appoints new underwriting manager
The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company has announced the appointment of Agneta Desouza as underwriting manager, reporting to chief underwriting officer, Richard Forrest-Smith.
Rural appoints three regional development managers
Rural Insurance, the agricultural business insurance brand of UK General, has appointed three new regional development managers to work with brokers as part of a new business drive.
Flood insurance bills soar to £4.5bn, according to ABI
The cost of flood damage since 2000 has leapt by 200% on the previous decade according to figures released by the Association of British Insurers.
Aviva heads to Zurich for corporate risk and specialty lines MD
Zurich’s CEO for global corporate UK business David Hall has resigned to join Aviva as managing director of corporate risks and specialty lines in its UK general insurance business.
Jelf enters mechanical engineering affinity partnership
Jelf has secured an affinity partnership with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
Keychoice chooses Cunningham Lindsey as claims management partner
Keychoice Underwriting has appointed Cunningham Lindsey as its claims management partner to provide a one stop claims service to its brokers and policyholders.
Aviva launches package for metal and machinery sector
Aviva has launched two bespoke policies for those working specifically in metals or machinery and equipment.
Purple replaces Zurich with Groupama
Purple Partnership, the Jelf-owned network, has announced Groupama Insurances as a new commercial key partner, replacing Zurich on its panel of supporting insurers.
Evolution unveils iphone app for brokers
Evolution Underwriting has launched a service for brokers allowing them to manage their customers, policies and quotations on an iPhone.
Jackson consultation silent on referral fees
The Government said it was waiting for the Legal Services Board review before it made a decision on whether to abolish referral fees.
Heath Lambert expands projects risks division
Heath Lambert has announced a series of appointments and promotions designed to strengthen the offering of its project risks division.
Amlin UK's motor income jumps by 36%
Amlin’s interim management statement for the period from 1 July 2010 revealed that its UK's gross written premium (GWP) grew to £248.8m (Q3 2009: £140m) despite a "mixed" trading environment.
Former Oval and Marsh MD Pepper returns with Momentum
Momentum - a support and development service for new and existing brokers - launched this week with Howard Pepper, a former MD at Oval and Marsh as managing director.
MUM poaches director from RSA
Broker-only MGA Manchester Underwriting Management (MUM)has announced the appointment of Danny French as a director of the business.
Groupama establishes new underwriting team for London and South
Groupama Insurances has created a dedicated new business underwriting team for London and the South.
TEn unveils new flexible model
Commercial broker network TEn Insurance today unveiled its new operating model in a move designed to broaden its appeal, attract larger more established brokers and give existing members room to grow.
Ageas' retail profit remains static while COR continues to improve
Ageas' quarter three results have shown its UK retail operations, RIAS, Kwik Fit Insurance Services and Ageas Insurance Solutions (UKAIS), have delivered a 32% increase in total inflows to £96m.
Bluefin to put SME underwriting facility Elite into run-off
Bluefin has announced that it is putting its Elite underwriting facility for small to medium sized enterprise (SME) business into run-off in favour of expanding its existing Platinum product range.
Markel makes three senior hires for MGA arm
Markel International has strengthened its new MGA (Managing General Agent) division with three senior appointments.