Business interruption
SME Now and in the Future: Raising your claim game
Small businesses may not always be prepared for the claims process, but brokers can make the journey easier for clients and even improve retention rates at the same time, writes Edward Murray
AGB Risk Control to tackle underinsurance with BI product
The service assesses sums insured and indemnity period.
Aviva stakes claim to industry first with BI calculator and enhanced cover combination
Insurer's research shows that two-thirds of SME customers only take out business interruption cover for 12 months or less.
NIG adds online calculator to help brokers tackle underinsurance
New tool designed for business interruption insurance.
Axa reveals broker tool to tackle underinsurance in mid-market
Free online service aims to help brokers accurately calculate the business interruption risk for individual commercial clients.
Expertise From A-Z: SMEs - Protecting SMEs
A Financial Conduct Authority thematic review found SMEs were being let down by claims handlers. What can the industry do to improve?
Expertise From A-Z: SMEs - Better use of data
There are huge amounts of data out there and it is now much easier for brokers to use and place business online – if only they were more aware of this
More than 200,000 UK businesses without cover
More than 200,000 companies across the UK do not have any insurance cover, a survey has warned.
Expertise in Action: Technology: Open to attack
Despite several high-profile cyber attacks on major corporations, the insurance industry is still behind the times when it comes to cyber liability. How can it catch up?
Expertise in Action: Pricing: A Perfect Storm
The continuing economic downturn and prevalence of large losses make this a difficult period for the insurance industry – but the sector is demonstrating its resilience.
Corporate Underinsurance: Solving the problems
Underinsurance is a common problem and a collaborative approach is needed to stamp out an issue that has gone unresolved for too long
Bollington expands into medical devices sector
Bollington has confirmed that it is targeting business in the life sciences sector specifically aimed at the medical devices area with a twelve-strong team.
ECIC targets brokers with renewable energy offering
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company (ECIC) has launched a new product aimed at the green energy industry.
RSA unveils mini global product
RSA has launched a new product for UK-based businesses with global exposure in up to ten countries.
XL launches new combined product for UK businesses
The XL Group has launched a new combined product incorporating liability, property and business interruption covers.
Products: DAS set for launch of Loss Assist at Biba
DAS Group is to expand its range of assistance products with Loss Assist, set to be launched at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s 2012 conference in May.
Das unveils Loss Assist
Das Group is to expand its range of assistance products with Loss Assist, set to be launched at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s 2012 conference in May.
CFC chief reveals post-MBO plans
David Walsh, managing director at CFC Underwriting, has revealed the company's plans to move further into the affinities business and expand its product range.
Keychoice improves membership package
Keychoice has added five new benefits to its membership package as the firm tries to gain increased leverage in the network sector.
Corporate Underinsurance: Improving understanding of business interruption cover
Last year's riots brought the problem of a lack of business interruption cover to the fore. What are the solutions to underinsurance in this area?
Business continuity plans likely to reduce premiums
New research has suggested that insurers are happy to provide premium discounts to companies that have business continuity plans in place.
Thailand flooding claims estimated at £1.4bn
Lloyd's has announced its estimated net claims from the flooding in Thailand last year will be $2.2bn (£1.4bn).
QBE enters cyber space
QBE has become the latest insurer to unveil a cyber-risks related product with its new Cyber Response policy designed for UK businesses with a turnover of up to £100m.
CNA adds to healthcare industry range
CNA Europe has added property and business interruption coverage to its suite of products for the advanced medical technology sector.