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Coalition’s broker-only cyber offering goes live
San Francisco-headquartered cyber insurance provider Coalition has begun trading in the UK.
Worries remain on subsidence but claims volume still uncertain
Earlier this month LV released figures showing that subsidence cases were up by 205% between June and July, and warned that they were likely to increase even more.
Allianz snaps up chief compliance officer from Aviva
Allianz Holdings has appointed Alison Rayner to the newly created position of chief compliance and corporate affairs officer, effective from February 2023.
Insurers hit back at Covid-hit football clubs over “mistaken approach”
Insurers have argued that BI claims from Premier League clubs should be capped at £2.5m per policy amid a court battle.
People Moves: 22-26 August 2022
Keeping you up-to-date with the latest insurance moves.
Zurich UK appoints Sam Thomas as head of retail underwriting
Zurich UK has named Sam Thomas, who is currently head of mid-market, as head of retail underwriting, Insurance Age can reveal.
Top 5 read stories: 8-12 August 2022
The top five most read stories by brokers this week.
People Moves: 8-12 August 2022
Keeping you up to date with the latest insurance moves.
GWP up but profit and COR deteriorate for Allianz Holdings
Allianz Holdings has posted a drop in profit of 42%, from £170m to £99m for the first half of 2022.
Insurers flag climate change concern following UK heatwave
Insurers have pledged to focus efforts on reducing climate change and called on the industry to be better prepared for weather events.
People Moves: 25-29 July 2022
Stay informed of the top personnel changes in insurance.
Spring launches SME cyber cover
Spring Insure has launched a commercial cyber offering tailored for small and medium sized enterprises.
Allianz names Ashish Patel as COO
Allianz Holdings has appointed Ashish Patel as chief operating officer after Stephanie Smith left at the end of 2021.
Blog: How brokers can make the most of claims relationship managers
Allianz’s Kay Bagley analyses the opportunities for brokers in working closely with claims relationship managers looking at how to build partnerships that add value and deliver excellent customer outcomes.
Roundtable: How can brokers blossom in the ever-evolving EV market?
The electric vehicle and hybrid market is set to grow exponentially in the next decade as UK motorists are encouraged to transition from internal combustion engines. Our expert panel and sponsor AX learn more.
Broker Satisfaction Survey: Which insurer leads in the marine category?
CNA Hardy has secured first place in the Insurance Age Broker Satisfaction Survey – marine category, with NMU in close second and Lonham Marine coming in third.
Coalition targets being core market player with broker only UK cyber insurance launch
Coalition is hopeful of becoming “one of the standard set of markets that domestic brokers approach for coverage” within 12 months after teaming up with Allianz to launch a cyber insurance product to SMEs and mid-market businesses in the UK, CEO Joshua…
Brokers call for better claims communication from insurers
Brokers want better communication and more of a personal touch from insurers when dealing with complex claims, according to a survey by Allianz.
Allianz partners with Coalition on UK cyber insurance
US based cyber insurance provider Coalition is entering the UK market after partnering with Allianz.
Football clubs step up BI court case against insurers
A group of professional football clubs has set out its demand for multiple business interruption payments having kicked off a High Court multi-million pound Covid-19 related legal case last month.
Backpage: June 2022
Meet our pet of the month, take a look at the lighter side of the market, and learn how the sector has been supporting communities with charity initiatives.
Broking Success: Moving forward and storing up success
Greg Wildman, managing director of Basil Fry & Company, unpacks how the removals, storage and self-storage specialist broker has consistently delivered yearly double-digit organic growth in a sector that is a bellwether for the UK economy
People Moves: 13 - 17 June 2022
Stay informed on the top personnel changes in the insurance space.
Analysis: Recruitment, the workplace environment and the generational shift
Insurance Age learns how the broker space is dealing with hiring and the developing workplace expectations of the younger employees, following reports of recruitment difficulties and clashes between different generations.