News
Biba 2012: MGA enters commercial market
Aqua Underwriting has widened its underwriting footprint with the launch of a range of niche commercial combined products.
Biba 2012: Jelf recuits Parker for HNW/MNW push
In a move aimed at boosting its mid and high net worth proposition, Jelf Insurance Brokers has appointed Tony Parker as business development director - private clients.
Biba 2012: Higos employee named young broker of the year
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has named Caroline Webster of Higos Insurance Services as its national Young Broker of the Year, and Dennis Veingard of Premiercare Insurance Brokers (UK) Ltd as winner of the Francis Perkins Award.
Biba 2012: Bridge Insurance Brokers links up with Chubb
Bridge Insurance Brokers and Chubb Insurance have teamed up to offer of product which the pair claims delivers high spec cover for precision engineers, metal fabricators and metal processors.
Biba 2012: 'not a time to despair' Andrew Marr tells delegates
Andrew Marr told delegates at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) 2012 conference that the insurance industry has “strong parallels” with the media world.
MGA enters international liability market
Manchester Underwriting Management (MUM) is to enter the international market writing professional indemnity, directors’ and officers’, management liability, crime and product recall for London Market brokers.
Biba 2012: QBE adds to SME product suite on Fastflow
QBE has launched a professional indemnity combined product to its e-trading platform, Fastflow.
Biba 2012: Biba calls in Deloitte to conduct strategic review
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has appointed Deloitte to undertake a strategic review of the organisation as it looks to position itself for the next five years.
Chartis launches new cyber risk product
Chartis UK has launched a new cyber risk product covering areas such as data liability, network interruption and cyber extortion.
Another broker enters administration
Castle Personal Insurance Brokers has entered administration as an expensive acquisition strategy went wrong.
Premier Choice Group appoints new protection head
Premier Choice Group has appointed Les Schroeter as head of individual protection.
Aviva adds commercial property owners’ product to PowerPlace
Aviva has added commercial property owners' to its PowerPlace offering, its second product live on the online marketplace.
CCV in new wholesale offering
CCV is consolidating its brokers’ wholesale offerings into one with the launch of CCV Links.
Biba and Premium Credit in new three-year deal
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has extended its endorsement deal with Premium Credit for another three years.
Hiscox expands PI cover portfolio
Hiscox has revealed a set of five broker-only professional indemnity products available from early July.
Evolution to manage Beazley's regional PI push
Evolution Underwriting has entered into an exclusive underwriting and distribution partnership with the Beazley Group.
Ageas commercial COR improves to 104.1%
Ageas UK has revealed that its commercial business produced a combined operating ratio of 104.1% for the first three months of 2012.
Groupama wins place on Sky Insurance panel
Groupama Insurances has signed a deal with Sky Insurance Services to provide cover for modified, prestige and performance cars.
OIM launches e-Underwriting division
OIM Underwriting, part Arthur J Gallagher, has developed a new underwriting platform for household and commercial risks.
NIG continues regional BDM appointments
NIG has appointed a new business development manager for the East Anglia region to target the SME sector.
Ageas sees profits soar as ratio improves
Ageas UK has announced an 11.1% increase in income to £513.3m in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period last year.
Andrew Moss demanded near 10% payrise days before departure
Andrew Moss, the former chief executive of Aviva, demanded a 9.5% pay rise just days before he was forced out amid shareholder pressure over executive pay.
Casualty & General opens UK office to target regional brokers
Casualty & General Insurance (Europe) has opened a new office in London, to be led by director Andy Moulsdale.
MMA aims for further growth with schemes appointment
MMA Insurance has appointed Liam Casserley as schemes account manager.