Commercial
Finch Insurance Brokers reports increased turnover
Mike Latham said the business is on track to achieving 2020 goals as it looks to ICB merger.
Video: How can brokers use client relationship management services?
Aviva client relationship manager, Domini Bucknell explains how brokers can use CRM services in the mid-market space.
IGI unveils intellectual property product
Insurer says policy will complement its legal expenses offering.
In-depth - construction: Big problems for small businesses
SME construction firms are moving towards sourcing insurance online. Sam Barrett learns how, without guidance from brokers, they could be facing large claims that aren’t covered
Erskine Murray buys Houghton Insurance Bureau
Bedfordshire-based broker is the company's third deal in 18 months.
McGinn details Allianz commercial redundancies
The business has proposed to close two branches and make 97 people redundant.
GRP’s Cavendish Munro buys PI broker
Professional Insurance Agents is the first deal for Cavendish Munro since it was bought by Global Risk Partners in 2016.
In-depth - construction: Building concern
Worries about cladding, higher personal injury costs and the knock-on effects of Brexit mean premiums for construction firms are going up. Sam Barrett finds out how brokers can help the sector
Profits fall at Covéa in 2018
Provider says results were impacted by soft market conditions in personal lines, along with adverse weather, claims inflation and uncertainty around Brexit.
Arch buys Obelisk Underwriting
The business is to become part of the Arch UK Regional Division and follows its deal to buy Axiom Underwriting earlier this month.
ERS sale dead as investor decides to stick with the motor insurer
Private equity owner Aquiline has completed a strategic review of the business.
Construction and engineering facing “capacity blackspots”
Mactavish report claims that insurance companies are reluctant to underwrite the risks in some sectors as market faces “unprecedented” tightening.
Cyber MGA start-up Bewica targets brokers with portal launch and API offering
Cyber specialist managing general agent Bewica is targeting brokers with a suite of tools including risk assessment and reporting tool
Product review: Flexible fleet
SJL Insurance Services' James Mann reviews Allianz's Complete Mini Fleet
Ageas adds broker-facing team of regional underwriting managers
Provider says it aims to build stronger relationships with brokers and grow its commercial lines business.
Beazley adds cyber and management liability products to broker platform
Policies are aimed at UK companies with a turnover of up to £350m.
The evolution of risk for digital media
The media industry is dealing with an increasing array of threats as technology transforms the sector. Chubb's Siân Rolf explains why brokers need to constantly review policy offerings to make sure the demands of multi-channel/ multi-platform clients are…
Ageas teams up with Darwin Clayton in £45m deal
The arrangement extends the firms' existing partnership by five years.
Stable performance in “transitional year” for LV
GI CEO Steve Treloar said the business was working with 150 new broker partners and committed to further investment as 2018 results are published.
NatWest unveils virtual account platform for businesses
Bank says the platform will aid regulated professions including insurance.
Aviva to focus on commercial lines growth
Phil Bayles and Rob Townened discuss the provider's UK results, new CEO Maurice Tulloch, and future plans for brokers.
Axa puts 106 roles at risk
Redundancies likely as the insurer announces it is to open two trading centres in Bolton and Ipswich.
In-depth - mid-market: The art of broking
Many see the arts and entertainment sector as a closed shop, but galleries, museums and theatres could present a fresh play for brokers, reports Martin Friel
Adler Group to buy Corrigans GI business
The deal is set to complete in June and is Adler’s fourth in three years.