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ERS gains approval for expansion into new business lines
The provider's Syndicate 1856 is moving into business classes including D&F property, marine and energy liability, political risk, terror and war, cargo and specie and professional lines, following $350m capital injection.
People Moves: 24 - 28 May 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel changes in the world of insurance.
Mulsanne accuses Marshmallow of trying to "dump" clients
In an ongoing court battle Mulsanne claims Marshmallow has proposed to "dump" its clients in what the insurer brands a "potential serious regulatory breach".
Broker Insights adds seven insurers and 150 brokers to platform
The insurtech startup also reported doubling its revenue and GWP in its second year of trading.
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CII New Generation group warns on customer trust as report highlights barriers
The report said the insurance sector could refocus its efforts towards building trust with its customers, particularly SMEs.
Square Pegs expands SME product range
The organisation has also become a standalone underwriting cell within Castel.
Huw Evans to exit the ABI
The insurer trade body will commence its search for a replacement director general shortly as it reveals Evans will be joining KPMG in January 2022.
Covid-19 lockdowns push van premiums down 2% year-on-year
Data from Consumer Intelligence also shows that each time the UK has emerged from lockdown, prices have increased again.
Jackson Lee takes over Biba holiday travel scheme
The trade body previously partnered with DTW Syndicate 1991, which went into run-off at the end of last year, on the scheme.
Open GI partners with Arkel on home product
The product offers cover for standard and non-standard risks for all types of properties and is now available to Open GI's broker customers.
Allianz swaps flagship Manchester office for sustainable building
The new office space will include features such as training zones, collaboration areas, as well as a broker zone for intermediaries to utilise when visiting.
Das UK hopes for industry-wide support to go beyond £25,000 fundraising target
Insurance Cares: Insurance Age meets Das UK's David Swigciski ahead of the Ride Across Britain challenge, where a team of ten insurance professionals will raise money for Insurance United Against Dementia and the Alzheimer’s Society.
Climate activists increase pressure on Lloyd's
Insurance Rebellion demands Lloyd's and other insurers to stop insuring coal mines and all fossil fuel projects, as day of action sees protesters gather outside of Lloyd's of London and in 12 other UK cities.
Video: Making sense of cyber
Aviva's Carolann Burrows outlines the risks arising in the cyber space and explains how insurers and brokers can help their clients.
Blog: Business continuity in a changing world
In Business Continuity Week, Ecclesiastical's Sarah Pearson, considers developing business resilience.
FCA reveals measures to increase consumer protection in retail markets
Regulator proposes to enhance existing rules around treating customers fairly with the aim to drive a shift in culture and behaviour for firms.
People Moves: 10 - 14 May 2021
There was still time for some recruitment news in the week the Biba conference took place.
Acturis adds CFC to panel with cyber product launch
CFC's Cyber Now product has been made available to brokers on the Acturis platform.
Biba 2021: Attracting talent key to a diverse workforce
Panelists point to encouraging progress for diversity and inclusion in insurance.
Biba plans return to Manchester in 2022
Next year’s conference is set to take place at Manchester Central, restrictions permitting.
Biba 2021: Call for 'unified action' on PI problems
As the cost of PI soars, and insurers exit the market, Biba panellists call for brokers and insurers to collaborate to ensure customers get value.
Millennials failing to buy contents cover
The generational divide is a key finding of a survey which insurtech Getsafe conducted among 2,069 British citizens.
Specialist Risk Group buys Irish MGA, Blackrock Insurance Solutions
Specialist Risk Group (SRG), has announced the acquisition of specialist Irish liability and property MGA, Blackrock Insurance Solutions.