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Open GI and 'forgotten' Powerplace in SME broker launch
Open GI group CEO Chris Guillaume has stated that PowerPlace was "forgotten about" because it was not a priority for Towergate.
Incorporated Insurance Group poised to launch online facility
Managing general agent Incorporated Insurance Group (IIG) will launch a Broker Online facility designed to provide brokers with a "quick turnaround on pricing" next month.
Allan Chapman & James launches enhanced media product
Allan Chapman & James has launched an updated media policy underwritten by Zurich Insurance.
Towergate and Lorega in new five-year deal
Lorega has partnered with Towergate to provide loss recovery products to the broker’s clients.
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Products: AIG’s D&O policy aimed at international businesses
AIG has rolled out a new CorporateGuard directors’ and officers’ (D&O) policy across Europe. The provider claimed that the product was a response to important shifts in current risks to directors and officers, as well as evolving corporate governance…
Products: L&G launches mid and high net worth home insurance product
Legal & General (L&G) has targeted mid and high net worth clients with the launch of Enhanced home insurance. The new product comes in partnership with Aqueduct Underwriting. At first it will only be available through regional brokers before being rolled…
Products: Ascent Underwriting launched to tackle emerging cyber risks
Ascent Underwriting has been launched to provide coverage for emerging cyber risks. The Amlin-backed managing general agent (MGA) said it was targeting the full spectrum of client sizes from micro businesses to international corporations.
Products: Biba renews association with NMU to supply members’ cargo scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has renewed its members’ cargo scheme for a further three years with NMU.
Products: UK General and Newton Lee whet market’s appetite with Chinese restaurant scheme
UK General has signed a schemes agreement with Sunderland-based broker Newton Lee to cover the Chinese restaurant and takeaway sector.
Products: Midas hopes to strike gold with classic and performance car products
Midas Underwriting has launched non-standard personal motor products aimed at modern performance cars and classic sports cars respectively.
Products: Aviva makes Fast Trade iPad app available
Aviva has launched an iPad app for Fast Trade, its online quote and buy trading platform for brokers.
Product roundup: Treat yourself to the product takeaway
It is all about the niches this month in our Products and Schemes section. UK General aims to take away a portion of the market with its new offering for Chinese restaurants.
L&G strikes five-year product deal with Newcastle Building Society
Legal & General (L&G) has agreed a five-year extension to its current deal with Newcastle Building Society for its general insurance products.
Gallagher Heath partners with Lorega on property claims
Gallagher Heath has signed up with Lorega to white-label its loss recovery insurance products and launch Gallagher Heath Assist.
Midas Underwriting launches performance and classic car products
Midas Underwriting has launched two non-standard personal motor products, available through specialist brokers.
UK General in Chinese restaurant schemes tie-up
UK General has signed a schemes agreement with Sunderland-based broker Newton Lee to cover the Chinese restaurant and takeaway sector.
AIG aims to "future-proof" company heads with D&O launch
AIG has launched a Directors and Officers (D&O) product designed to "future-proof" company heads in an era of "increased political, regulatory and criminal scrutiny".
Biba extends NMU cargo scheme
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has put pen to paper and extended its members' cargo scheme for another three years with Northern Marine Underwriters (NMU).
New MGA Ascent to target cyber risks
Ascent Underwriting has launched offering coverage for emerging cyber risks for clients ranging from micro businesses to international corporations.
Aviva creates app for Fast Trade online platform
Aviva has added an iPad app to its online trade platform Fast Trade in a move designed to provide brokers with the ability to ‘quote and buy' online in less than five minutes.
NIG launches new e-trading platform
NIG has launched TheHub, a full-cycle e-trading platform for commercial brokers.
Aspen in global goods move
Aspen Risk Management has launched a worldwide goods-in-transit policy.
L&G partners with Aqueduct for HNW
Legal & General (L&G) has launched a new product, Enhanced home insurance, designed for customers in the mid and high net worth markets.