Product
Beazley reveals digital push with new business unit
Beazley Digital was developed in response to growing demand for e-traded products from brokers and clients and will be led by COO Ian Fantozzi.
WTW and Liberty Specialty Markets launch reputational crisis product
The proposition enables transfer of financial risk and is powered by AI data analysis.
Rock develops underwriting agency to target brokers
Tigon focuses on travel and Covid-19 cancellation cover as Rock seeks to diversify.
Beazley launches media production contingency suite
The products are designed to protect producers against the risks that can cause films, TV and other forms of programming to be called off or delayed.
Simply Business teams up with Equipsme for health plan push
Simply Business has partnered with insurtech MGA Equipsme to allow its customers to directly purchase health insurance plans online for the first time.
Aqueous unveils lockdown unoccupancy cover for retail and hospitality clients
MGA says cover will be triggered automatically in the event of a new lockdown of any duration, without the need for the broker to request it.
Inperio teams up with Thirdfort on solicitors' PI solution
New offering, which is distributed via brokers, will see Inperio offer reduced premiums for firms using Thirdfort's digital ID platform, with the aim to cut the risk of identity fraud.
Iprism unveils e-traded excess of loss product for SMEs
MGA says new offering was developed in response to broker demand.
Ceta adds Ergo UK to insurer panel
Business says the move will strengthen its range and depth of cover within landlord insurance.
Markham teams up with AIG on crisis cover
The policy extension includes cover for criminal risks including abductions and blackmail, political risks such as terrorist attacks and war as well as catastrophic risks.
Blog: A broker reflection on pandemic cover
James Hallam’s Colin Watts calls for common sense and explains that, during a long career in insurance, the risk of pandemic has never been proposed as an insurable product.
Pen Underwriting launches standalone terrorism product
MGA says the new offering is part of its strategy to broaden its product suite for UK brokers, as it works towards its £1bn GWP target.
LexisNexis unveils customer data management product
New offering pulls together data from multiple touchpoints, including quote, renewal and claims, to help brokers and providers build a comprehensive representation of their customer as well as find cross-selling opportunities.
MGA Inperio updates terrorism proposition
A digital trading platform focusing on terrorism & sabotage has been developed for brokers.
Q Underwriting launches property and package division
The line is supported by capacity from Ergo UK Specialty which is part of Munich Re.
Aventus launches Aggregator API
The product is aimed at brokers and integrates with a wide range of price comparison websites.
Opinion: Bought By Many’s Charlotte Halkett on reasons to be positive about 2021
There is no place for ruthless self-interest in 2021 and businesses should learn from the coronavirus vaccine roll out that collaboration will be key over the next 12 months, says Charlotte Halkett.
Marmalade unveils pay-as-you-go policy for young drivers
The product, which the broker claims is the first of its kind in the UK, is underwritten by Ageas and uses specialist smartphone telematics technology to record how users drive.
Worry+Peace launches new platform
The business says the tool, which is targeted at brokers, insurers and MGAs, is designed for non-core business lines where a fully e-traded system would be too expensive.
CFC updates UK terrorism and sabotage product
The policy now provides cover for loss of attraction and loss of rent or business interruption sustained in the event of a threat of terrorism or sabotage, as well as bodily injury and property damage liability.
Berkeley Alexander develops landlord product
The provider has teamed up with Auto Legal Protection Services for the legal expenses and rent guarantee proposition.
Ageas launches video account management service for brokers
Provider creates team of three to help support regional brokers online.
ATE provider opens to broker market
Harbour Underwriting launches After the Event (ATE) commercial dispute insurance to the broker space.
Arch develops terrorism policy
The cover has been developed for the UK regional market.