ESG
UK Broker Awards 2022: Broker Start-Up of the Year
A start-up for start-ups, Capsule expects to grow exponentially by 2025. Its innovative model made Capsule the clear winner for our judges. The company launched last year after identifying a compelling opportunity to provide insurance that keeps pace…
UK Broker Awards 2022: Broker Personality of the Year
Sam White is on a mission to change the face of insurance and is breaking the industry mould with her message. She wants to turn around insurance’s reputation for a lack of honesty and transparency – and create a more diverse industry in the process.
Verlingue achieves ESG bronze accreditation
Verlingue has gained bronze accreditation for its ESG approach from independent assessor EcoVadis.
People Moves: 26-30 September 2022
Keep up to date on the latest personnel changes in insurance.
Advertorial: What’s on insurers’ minds for law firms?
While 2020/21 saw law firms juggling competing needs to serve clients, in 2022 there has been a clear movement towards firms placing renewed focus on their people. It’s now more important than ever for brokers to ensure that their clients are…
Chaucer’s head of insurance insists the industry must be more inclusive for women
The head of insurance at Chaucer, Xamira Groves, has told insurance Age that there is “plenty more” to be done with women taking on roles in the insurance industry.
TDI Academy launches scholarships for women in insurance
The Digital Insurer has announced it will provide fully paid scholarships to support the development of women leaders in the insurance industry.
Amanda Blanc joins BP board
BP has announced the appointment to its board of Amanda Blanc as a non-executive director.
Brokers urged to do more on carbon neutrality
Vista Insurance Brokers CEO Gavin Ruben has encouraged the industry to up its game as the firm continues along the path to carbon neutrality.
RSA launches new domestic abuse policy for staff
RSA has delivered a new domestic abuse policy to support employees who may be suffering as victims of domestic abuse.
Insurtech and ESG suggested to be FCA’s next regulatory focus
Compliance experts at the Managing General Agents' Association conference, on 29 June, have suggested insurtech and ESG as the next areas for regulatory focus by the Financial Conduct Authority.
ESG round-up - June 2022
The latest in environmental and social governance featuring Partners&, Kew Insurance, Aviva and Allianz.
Lloyd & Whyte buys Naturesave Policies
Totnes-based Naturesave Policies, a broker with a focus on green and ethical insurance, has been acquired by Lloyd & Whyte for an undisclosed sum.
In Depth: Developing the HNW market for electric vehicles
What are the insurance requirements for HNW electric vehicles and how is the industry responding? Sam Barrett investigates.
Analysis: Sexism, seniority and insurance
As Amanda Blanc reveals the “misogynistic scars” she has suffered, and says that sexism got worse as she took more senior roles, Insurance Age investigates gender discrimination in insurance
Biba pushes back against FCA letter
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has criticised the tone taken by the Financial Conduct Authority in its letter to brokers and promised to respond to the watchdog to defend the work done by the sector.
BoE exercise: No additional action scenario on climate change ups UK insurer losses by 50%
UK general insurers could face at least a 50% increase in average annualised losses in a non additional action on climate change scenario, a report by the Bank of England has detailed.
Editor letter - May 2022: Climate consideration
Why aren’t more brokers thinking about Net Zero?
Net Zero transition could double the size of London insurance market
LIIBA head, Christopher Croft, has urged London brokers to seize the “once in a century” $125bn opportunity created by the transition to Net Zero.
Zurich UK refreshes small fleet cover for electric vehicles
Zurich UK has added new cover and wording to its small fleet policy for firms with between two and 20 vehicles.
Amanda Blanc to co-chair Treasury’s climate transition plan taskforce
Aviva boss Amanda Blanc has been named as the co-chair of the government’s UK Transition Plan Taskforce along with John Glen, economic secretary to the Treasury.
Brokers shy away from net zero targets
According to research by Ecclesiastical only 5% of regional brokers have set a net zero target, Insurance Age can reveal.
Biba extends electric vehicle GAP scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has approved an extension to its exclusive GAP scheme with Jackson Lee Underwriting to include the recently launched electric vehicle early termination cover.
Extinction Rebellion blockades Lloyd’s
Climate protestors have used superglue, chains and bike locks to block 25 entrances into the iconic Lloyd’s building on Lime Street in London.