Disaster recovery
Aviva doubling down for customers, says Martin
Aviva is committed to pushing on with an “absolute focus on customer” and will continue “doubling down”, David Martin, managing director for UK commercial and chief distribution officer, told Insurance Age as he teased a “major new proposition” pencilled in for the end of the third quarter will catch brokers’ eyes.
In depth: Are SMEs behind the times with cyber insurance?
Despite the majority of SMEs not holding any cyber insurance, these attacks are increasing. And despite their size, Martin Friel finds that many smaller businesses are more at risk than larger companies.
Experts warn clients will look elsewhere if brokers ignore parametric insurance
Specialists have highlighted the benefits to brokers of delivering parametric insurance to their clients and warned they will lose out if they do not engage with the fast-expanding offering that is becoming more mainstream.
Scam FCA email targets brokers
Compliance organisation RWA warned clients of a compliance survey email claiming to be from the regulator.
Inga Beale named as new CII president
In addition, Jonathan Clark is elected as new CII deputy president.
Zurich expands disaster recovery offering to SMEs
Zurich partners with First Recovery on expanded service for commercial clients.
Prism Network launches new disaster recovery service
New offering expected to reduce the claims cycle by more than 50%.
Prism takes on former Oval director Herdman
Prism Network has snapped up former Oval executive director Jeff Herdman as non-executive chairman.
Expertise in Action: Broker: Fully customised
A tailor-made risk management proposition provides the best result for clients, brokers and insurers alike.
Prism Network targets recruitment drive after £2m boost
Disaster recovery and repair provider Prism Network has secured a £2m investment fund.
TEn partners with Prism Network
Ten Insurance Services has partnered with Prism Network to provide disaster recovery and repair services to its members.
Summer time
This summer will provide a rare moment of regulatory tranquility, says Jill Hambley
Cruise ship disaster costliest in maritime history
The Costa Concordia crash could be the biggest insured loss in maritime history.
Biba 2011: Fusion and Oliva to offer SME disaster recovery package
Oliva Underwriting Management and Fusion Insurance Services have both signed agreements with risk mitigation and loss reduction specialists Global Continuity, to embed its disaster recovery solution, Business Assist, into their product suites.
Viewpoint: Changing tactics
The market is buzzing with talk about the introduction of variable commission on individual commercial policies. Malcolm Smith asks what the implications will be for brokers, insurers and policyholders.
Brokers Link grows membership
Global insurance broker network Brokers Link has added six new international specialised service providers to its membership.
Promoting disaster recovery
Small and medium-sized businesses often do not have effective plans in place for when a business-critical emergency strikes, writes Jane Bernstein
