Liability
Superscript partners with Amazon on business insurance
The insurtech start-up says Amazon Business Prime customers will have access to covers including public liability, employers’ liability, professional indemnity, cyber, directors and officers, and office contents & equipment insurance.
FCA issues warning over broker Professional Construction Risks
The watchdog said that it appears the business “acted dishonestly” and warned customers to decline to do business with the firm.
BLW becomes registered Lloyd's broker
The wholesale broker was bought by S&G Risk Solutions last year.
CFC launches micro M&A liability product
CFC said micro M&A transaction liability is an untapped insurance market and a clear opportunity for brokers.
In-depth - regulation: Doing the right thing
New rules and the threat of reputational damage from public outcries are pushing brokers and clients to re-evaluate how they approach environmental, social and governance issues, writes Edward Murray
In-depth - regulation: Under scrutiny
Aviva’s James Johnston explains how changing attitudes and new corporate governance measures could affect companies
Insurance Hound: Most read by brokers in March and April 2021
Which topics have caught brokers’ eyes this spring?
MPs call on government to assume contingent liability for live events
A number of planned events, such as the festival Boomtown, have already been cancelled due to lack of cover as pressure mounts on the government to step in.
In-depth - claims: Covid-19 and employers’ liability
With most employees working from home or furloughed in lockdown, it’s been a quiet year for employers’ liability (EL) claims departments. But, while the slips and trips figures may be down, remote working and the pandemic could be triggers for some new…
Hardening market behind New Dawn Risk's UK move
CEO Max Carter and head of UK Broking Tom Malcolm discuss the Lloyd's broker's new venture and why they hope to partner with regional brokers.
New Dawn Risk targets regional brokers
The Lloyd's broker has set up a UK division in order to partner with regional providers and offer direct products.
Blog: Fleet technology in 2021 and beyond – what will I mean for you?
With an eye on the new fleet technology that businesses will be using or considering in the future to help manage risk and driving efficiencies, Steve Green asks what will the commercial motor insurance market have to come to terms with?
Syndicate 1991 to go into run-off
The Lloyd's syndicate will stop writing business on 31 December in another loss for the liability market.
Blog: The hardening high risk liability market and how brokers can help
Matt Pini, of Direct Insurance London Market considers how brokers can respond to changing conditions.
Covid-19 hit pushes Beazley into pre-tax loss in H1 2020
Provider expects its pandemic-related losses to amount to $170m as it takes underwriting action in its liability lines of business.
CFC expands its transaction liability range
The product is aimed at businesses pursuing small portfolio add-on acquisitions that may otherwise go uninsured.
Insurance Covid-Cast: What next for Managing General Agents?
In the 30th episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together an expert panel to discuss what the future holds for managing general agents.
Market hardening fast-tracked by Covid-19 crisis
Experts say the insurance sector has been “traumatised” by the prospect of unintended coverage for business interruption related to coronavirus.
Blog: Covid-19 will make cyber and digital insurance policies more relevant than ever
Kennedy's Elizabeth Bardsley discusses the risks brokers need to be aware of as more and more professionals work from home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
In-depth - liability: Are D&O rates being held captive?
With rates down and claims up, brokers are facing a new reality in the directors & officers market. Martin Friel reports
In-depth - liability: The future of construction PI
Are there any solutions to the loss of capacity and increasing premiums in construction PI? Martin Friel investigates
Insurance Age Digital Issue: April - Insurance and Covid-19
The coronavirus crisis has forced us all to adapt. Here, for the very first time, we have the digital-only edition of Insurance Age.
C-Quence's P&C launch backed by NIG
Exclusive: The MGA will launch its P&C product suite in early March, aiming to eventually target 21 industry sectors.
Aviva Renewable Energy launches exclusively through UK brokers
Offering is targeting renewable energy companies that operate domestically and abroad.