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Top rated high net worth providers for 2020-21 revealed
Axa XL takes the crown in a report from Highpoint Consultants which explores the state of the HNW insurance market and how well it serves customers and brokers.
Q Underwriting extends Aviva capacity in £200m deal
The specialist underwriter confirmed the renewal of key binder Aviva, plus, developments to its Covéa-backed contractors combined product.
Aviva adds cyber product to Fast Trade
The cover is designed to help small and medium enterprises combat the increasing threat of digital crime.
Needham develops administration and integration service
The new offering is designed to protect policyholders and insurers or MGAs when a broker ceases trading.
Commercial underwriting agency, CoSaint AG, goes live
The organisation has launched its first product for the motor trade combined market, backed by NIG and Covéa, and developed an online liability portal.
Blog: Cyber – challenges and opportunities of a fast-evolving market
McLarens cyber expert Nigel Collins shares key insights about this developing sector from the claims space.
Zurich launches global risk service
Provider says the new offering was developed to meet demand from businesses for risk prevention and mitigation services and is available to UK brokers of all sizes.
Peach Pi launches product aimed at wellbeing and lifestyle sector on Acturis
The new e-trade offering, sold via brokers, provides cover for freelancers and small businesses in allied health professions such as audiologists, chiropodists and opticians, as well as complementary therapy, beauty and fitness.
MGA Arkel adds its Adapt product to SSP
The household insurance proposition will be available on the software house’s broker platforms.
Biba appoints MercariRisk as marine insurance scheme provider
Trade body says the scheme is underwritten by A+ rated capacity and will help brokers access cover for a range of marine risks including cargo, freight liability, hull and liability cover for commercial vessels, commercial maritime operations, super…
Iprism develops unoccupied property product
The MGA said it developed the proposition in anticipation of a spike in empty properties due to post-Covid disruption.
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.