Financial lines
HDI streamlines specialty lines single risk underwriting
HDI Global Specialty UK has introduced a new structure in underwriting with six divisions or ‘pillars’ within its single risk business.
People Moves: 5-9 September 2022
Keeping you up to date with the latest insurance moves.
C-Quence adds excess D&O product
Digital managing general agent C-Quence has added excess D&O to its financial lines product range.
Property pricing up 6% in Q2
Insurance pricing in the UK increased by 11% in the second quarter of the year but this was down on the 20% rise in Q1 of 2022, according to the latest research by Marsh.
MGA Fusion Specialty expands in UK
SME focused M&A and financial lines specialist managing general agent Fusion Specialty has launched Fusion Specialty UK.
Nexus Underwriting unveils financial lines division
Managing general agent Nexus Underwriting has launched Nexus Frontier.
Kentro Group records GWP growth of 19% in 2021
Kentro Capital grew gross written premiums by 19% to £367.4m in 2021 generating £53.1m of turnover, up 21% on 2020.
Landmark Underwriting makes two buys
Landmark Underwriting has revealed its first two deals after raising debt financing through SME lender BOOST&Co.
Property pricing up 9% in Q1
Insurance pricing in the UK increased by 20% in the first quarter of the year but this was down on the 22% rise in Q4 2021, according to the latest research by Marsh.
PIB snaps up international wholesale specialty broker Guest Krieger
The London Market broker writes specialty business mainly emanating from Israel but also from more than 30 other countries.
Q&A: Mike Keating – MGAA CEO
Ahead of the Meet the MGA event which takes place on 30 March in Birmingham, Mike Keating explains the value of MGAs to the broker space.
Broker Satisfaction Survey: Aviva triumphs in Financial Lines
With little between the top three, and plenty of praise for a range of providers, brokers have shown that the financial lines sector abounds with healthy competition.
Have your say on the financial lines market
Who are the best financial lines providers? What are the challenges? Complete the Broker Satisfaction Survey today.
Pen extends links with QBE for £300m capacity deal
The long term agreement is for three years and covers a range of sectors.
How can brokers help financial institutions protect against insolvency and regulatory failures?
In depth: Rachel Gordon explores how specialist cover can protect financial institutions as the risks are exacerbated by the pandemic.
Howden buys boutique broker, Ross Insurance Group
The business, based in Surbiton, specialises in financial and construction risks.
Xenia buys two specialist teams from Lloyd's broker PNP
The deal sees the Nexus-owned business expand into the financial and specialty risks market.
News Analysis - “Everybody’s service is rubbish” – insurer service uncovered
Edward Murray explores why brokers are being left out in the cold when it comes to insurer service and asks what has driven the collapse in quality
Insurance Age relaunch: Don't miss our product hub
Check out the website's fresh section, Product Hub, for in-depth features and content spanning 11 product lines.
COP 26: Sunak will force UK firms to publish net zero plans
Financial institutions and companies listed in the UK will have to produce plans highlighting how they will transition to net zero.
Blog: Why brokers need to think about intellectual property insurance
CFC's Maddi Brown discusses the need for SMEs to protect themselves amid a rise in the number of disputes as larger companies allege IP infringements in the hope that their smaller target won’t have the resource with which to defend itself.
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.
People Moves: 13-17 September 2021
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
Pen Underwriting builds out D&O capacity
The Gallagher-owned MGA has appointed Neil Bowdrey as head of D&O.