Products
Allianz updates motor trade product
Allianz has refreshed its motor trade product with the aim of reflecting the evolving needs of its customers and the technological changes that are affecting the sector.
Interview: Addept Group managing director Richard Finan
Addept MD Richard Finan gives Insurance Age the lowdown on his return to the market; his thoughts on changes to the MGA market in the wake of Consumer Duty; and the challenges of creating ancillary products in a post-FCA GAP intervention world.
QBE unveils QCyberProtect
QBE Insurance has launched QCyberProtect, describing it as a comprehensive and globally consistent cyber policy designed to enhance cyber resilience for a range of clients worldwide.
Addept looks to go live in Q4 as it finalises capacity deals
Wholesaler Addept Insurance Services has revealed it plans to sell its first product in the fourth quarter, as it strives to hit a target of £5m net written premium by year three.
Commercial Express launches new leisure and park home cover
Commercial Express has rolled out a revamped leisure and park home offering, promising brokers and leisure homeowners a wider range of cover options and greater flexibility.
Aurora launches commercial combined product
Managing general agent Aurora has launched what it describes as its “flagship” commercial combined product for SMEs.
Ecclesiastical launches product for office-based professions
Ecclesiastical Insurance is launching a new product aimed at office-based businesses providing professional services in response to broker feedback.
Event insurance – how is the sector evolving to meet the changing risk landscape?
While the event sector has rebounded post-Covid, it still faces a host of challenges. Challenges that offer brokers opportunities to help organisers both manage and mitigate risks to soften the blow if they have to cancel or postpone a planned event due…
SRG buys political violence specialist Tristar Special Risks
Specialist Risk Group has acquired political violence specialist Tristar Special Risks building out SRG’s managing general agent, MX, which was launched in December 2021.
Partners& acquires Switch Health
Partners& has acquired Cheltenham-based Switch Health to enhance its private medical insurance proposition for clients.
Brokers lacking when it comes to commercial motor FNOL best practice
Brokers are lagging in educating commercial motor clients on the best practice when it comes to first notification of loss procedures.
Cannabis MGU hires Midson to build network with UK brokers
CannGen Insurance Europe has recruited Alan Midson as development director for the UK and Europe with a remit of building out the company’s network of brokers in all legalised countries.
Peach Pi launches bespoke surgery scheme with broker
Peach Pi has partnered with specialist broker Practice Cover to build a bespoke scheme to meet the specific protection requirements of its surgery clients.
Rokstone launches in sports personal accident with Amato hire
Managing general agent Rokstone has expanded with a global sports accident portfolio, hiring Graham Amato as underwriter for the launch.
Focus partners with Markel for construction binder
Wokingham-based managing general agent Focus Insurance has partnered with Markel for a construction binder.
Biba and Griffiths & Armour renew PI scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has renewed its professional indemnity accredited broker agreement with Griffiths & Armour for a further three years.
CFC launches second carbon insurance solution
CFC has launched its second insurance solution for buyers of voluntary carbon credit, Carbon Cancellation Insurance.
Allianz Commercial backs MGA on marine products
Allianz Commercial has teamed up with ProMarine on a multi-product strategic underwriting and claims delegated authority agreement.
CFC updates fintech insurance cover
CFC has made a “major overhaul” to its fintech insurance cover in the UK, Canada and Australia, across both professional service and technology exposures.
Sompo targets mid-market tech with modular offering
Sompo has launched a modular product for mid-market UK clients aimed at technology and telecoms service providers, plus electronic product manufacturers and assemblers.
Ansvar launches care and welfare insurance policy
Ansvar Insurance has launched a care and welfare insurance policy with customisable cover options.