Commercial
Solicitors' PI market leader Chartis slams SRA consultation
Chartis has been the latest insurer to react to the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority’s (SRA) consultation on the Assigned Risk Pool (ARP).
Arista seeks to double business in next three years
Arista Insurance has unveiled a range of measures in bid to double its business volumes by 2014.
Giles to sell off life sciences business
Giles Insurance Brokers is to sell its life sciences business as it looks to focus on its more traditional lines of business.
APC to double SME presence in the North
APC has revealed it aims to double its book of SME business in the North of England and Scotland over the next 18 months by hiring a dedicated business development manager (BDM) for the region.
Allianz unveils PI team ahead of product launch
Allianz Commercial has established a new Professional Indemnity (PI) underwriting team in preparation for the launch of a new product later this month.
MMA launches scheme team
Broker-only insurer MMA has formed a dedicated schemes team designed to build on the 20% growth of commercial schemes it experienced in 2010.
Products/schemes: How to… unlock the profit in add-ons
Many industries rely upon ancillary income to generate their profit. Low cost airlines, unable to deliver margin from their core products, instead make their money on hotels, hire cars, or travel insurance. In the motor trade, new car sales deliver low…
Brokers give thumbs up to Axa strategy
Brokers have reacted positively to the core strategy unveiled by Amanda Blanc, commercial lines CEO at Axa.
Reed in as MD as Blanc's restructure puts 114 jobs in jeopardy
Axa Commercial Lines CEO Amanda Blanc has merged the insurer's specialist markets and solution and distribution branches and appointed Matthew Reed to lead the new division as MD of intermediary and direct.
Products: Aviva makes 90% online claim
Aviva has claimed it now transacts 90% of its commercial package products online after it added three products to Fast Trade, its online trading platform.
Review: Cover your legal expenses
This product has been reviewed by brokers and rated from one to five stars, based on the policy’s key benefits.
Products: RSA adds final piece to its SME jigsaw as the market hots up
A flurry of activity in the SME sector suggests an increase in competition as providers vie for market share.
Viewpoint - State of the industry: we really must be desperate
An anonymous view from the trenches offers a dose of reality about the state of UK commercial insurance.
Blanc begins revamp of Axa's commercial senior management
A strategic review of Axa’s business has led to a host of its UK commercial senior management being informed their jobs are at risk, Insurance Age’s sister publication Post has learnt.
And finally... what have you done for brokers lately?
Pushing into new sectors, listening to what they have to say and championing them on the small screen. Janice Deakin, tells us how she has been nurturing brokers.
Personal lines exits highlight need to avoid reliance on single insurer
Reduced insurer appetite in the personal lines market should serve as a timely reminder to brokers to avoid the pitfalls of placing all their eggs in one basket.
Reportage: Facing up to networks
With networks increasing in popularity, Emmanuel Kenning recounts their development and looks to the future of this crucial market sector.
Market moves: Winds of change sweep the country
Snow flurries in Scotland were matched only by the blizzard of job announcements in the region with Lockton, Heath Lambert, Aspen and RSA all unveiling changes.
Zurich targets Europe with commercial broker hires
Zurich’s UK General Insurance business has made three senior appointments in the commercial broker team.
RSA's property product completes its SME suite
RSA has launched a new product created specifically for property owners who own and let single or multi-premise portfolios.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - one year on: the debate
If you missed yesterday's live webinar debating the Aldermanbury Declaration - one year on - it is now available for viewing on-demand.
Stride breaks into commercial market
Stride expanded into the commercial insurance market with the immediate appointment of Sally McIntosh to head up a new dedicated commercial insurance unit.
Chartis' gives private equity policy a makeover
Chartis has enhanced its policy for private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) firms, as it seeks to meet both existing and new threats in the changing economic and regulatory environment.
Hiscox hires in commercial growth drive
Hiscox has strengthened its UK professions and specialty commercial (PSC) division with the appointments of Samantha Newman as head of emerging professional indemnity and charities, and Ann Meaden as senior development underwriter.