Business interruption
Nearly two-thirds of UK businesses hit by bad weather
Research conducted by Zurich has revealed that 64% of UK businesses have suffered disruption as a result of adverse weather.
Cost of riots unlikely to affect market rates
Fitch Ratings has predicted that the losses from the recent rioting across the UK will have no impact on UK insurers' ratings.
Riot claim period could be extended to 42 days
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has moved to reassure homeowners and businesses that claims for riot damage will be paid out and has urged the Home Secretary to extend the claims period to the police compensation scheme to 42 days.
RSA launches mid market commercial product
RSA has launched a new Commercial Combined Select product which it claimed has been specifically designed to meet the needs of a range of sector trades.
Products: Ink targets charity and care markets
Ink Insurance has established Ink Charity to tap into the charity and care sectors.
Review: Protection for the digital age
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Products: RSA adds final piece to its SME jigsaw as the market hots up
A flurry of activity in the SME sector suggests an increase in competition as providers vie for market share.
CFC launches multi-class policy for medical device market
CFC Underwriting has launched a product for medical device companies.
Product review: Media cover
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Reportage - Commercial property: Businesses under the weather
Louise Phillips examines the risks facing commercial property when it comes to weather and how brokers should advise their clients to prepare for the worst and put in place measures to limit damage.
Schemes news: Vets covered for interruptions
Heath Lambert has launched a comprehensive surgery package to cover business interruption risks which may affect a vet's day-to-day work.
Product review: Specialist social welfare covers for all
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Product review: Biosurance R&D for life sciences R&D firms
This product has been reviewed by bbrokers and rated from one to five based on the policy's key benefits.
News Analysis - Cornwall: After the flood
Emmanuel Kenning asks how the insurance profession has responded to the floods in Cornwall.
News round-up: Business continuity
According to research from the Business Continuity Institute on behalf of the Chartered Insurance Institute, insurance professionals need a more consistent message when promoting the benefits of business continuity plans.
Risk management/claims: Brokers warned: enforce EL or risk legal action
Brokers that fail to advise clients about environmental liability risks could face legal action following a government crackdown.
Polly C - the hottest insurance gossip
Claim Experts' latest board appointment has made Polly chuckle.
Broker claims debate: Giving credit where it's due
Credit-hire organisations step in to provide replacement vehicles to not at fault drivers when insurers fail to serve their needs. Unsurprisingly, the relationship between the two industries has always been tense. Edward Murray asks where brokers fit in…
Product launches: Sterling wins DOA contract
David Oliver Associates (DOA) has chosen Sterling Insurance Company to underwrite its new Platinum Commercial Combined Policy.
Dual launches packaged office product
Dual Corporate Risks has announced the launch of a packaged office product as the inaugural product from its new property and casualty division.
David Oliver Associates launches new commercial policy
Underwriting Agency David Oliver Associates (DOA) has chosen Sterling Insurance Company to underwrite its new Platinum Commercial Combined policy.
Product review: Tradesman product wins on price
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Allianz updates business cover
Allianz Commercial has announced a revamp of its Commercial Select product.
Product launches: RSA introduces policy enhancements to fleet active offering
RSA has updated its Fleet Active offering and launched new Small Business Combined (SBC) and Yacht Alliance products.