Energy
South African insurance giant gets Lloyd’s green light to trade from 1/1
Santam, Africa’s largest short-term insurer, has been granted Lloyd’s final permission to underwrite for business incepting from 1 January 2026.
Axa urges brokers to warn customers on solar panel fire risk
Axa UK has warned customers on the risk of fires caused by solar panels and highlighted the need for using a reputable installer and regular maintenance.
Allianz mid-market boss Graham Stait’s ‘challenge us’ message to brokers
One year into the role of mid-market leader at Allianz, Graham Stait tells Insurance Age about growing the offering and his keenness for brokers to challenge the firm as it seeks to be “the easiest insurer to do business with”.
Gallagher completes on AssuredPartners buy
Arthur J Gallagher has today announced it has closed the acquisition of AssuredPartners.
Aviva doubles offshore renewable energy capacity to £150m
Aviva has doubled its offshore renewable energy capacity to £150m, with Roberts Proskovics appointed to lead the insurer’s renewable energy team.
W Denis launches specialist data centre insurance division
W Denis has launched a specialist division focused on insuring data centres and the integrated power generation infrastructure.
Brokers play vital educational role on renewable energy risks
Rosie Simms explores the role brokers play in the push for greater renewable energy consumption across the UK.
Allianz launches solar inspection service
Allianz Engineering has launched an inspection service for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, aimed at businesses and industrial sites.
Specialty insurer becomes latest Lloyd’s entrant with Syndicate 1984
Convex Group, the specialty insurer and reinsurer, has received in principle approval to launch Lloyd’s Syndicate 1984, which will start underwriting in April 2025.
Howden and Aviva join up on renewable energy
Howden’s power and renewable energy team has launched a UK quote and bind platform.
Miller signs up to buy AHJ
Miller has struck a deal to buy UK headquartered Alwen Hough Johnson, a reinsurance broker that also places business in a number of niche insurance lines.
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Energy MGA Volt powers up
Volt Underwriting, a London-based MGA formed to support clients active in the energy transition sector, has launched with initial capacity of $25m (£19.14m) for international and US onshore power and renewable energy risks.
The general insurance sector in Glasgow – a dynamic market thriving in competitive times
As with many markets Scotland’s general insurance hub Glasgow has seen consolidation but Martin Friel notes both brokers and insurers are buoyant about the opportunities, with local empowerment key to success.
Blog: Questions need to be asked around solar panel fire risks
With reports of the number of solar panel fires rising six-fold in recent years, RiskSTOP’s head of technical risk engineering & surveys, Paul Farmer, suggests insurers and brokers need to start asking questions around maintenance, inspections and more.
Stand-alone specialist energy MGA Navata launched
Thomas Miller has announced the launch of its standalone MGA business, Navata.
Meet the MGA: Rokstone
Ian Anson, MD of Rokstone, highlights talent that passes the ‘BBQ test’, an entrepreneurial culture and deep relationships with capacity providers as key to it achieving its goal of stretching the boundaries of what an MGA can offer.
CFC launches second carbon insurance solution
CFC has launched its second insurance solution for buyers of voluntary carbon credit, Carbon Cancellation Insurance.
Broker Paratus & Partners launches to focus on energy price risks
Paratus has launched its insurance broking division Paratus & Partners which offers energy price risk broking expertise.
Rokstone acquires box at Lloyd’s
Managing general agent Rokstone has taken box 355 located on gallery three at Lloyd’s, in a three year deal.
Bissell & Partners adds Lloyd’s broker status to offering
Bissell & Partners has been authorised as an independent boutique Lloyd’s insurance broker.