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Product roundup: The art of insurance
Last month saw several firsts in the insurance market. RK Harrison claimed it was the first to launch a professional indemnity (PI) product designed specifically for art professionals, and Aviva added its first motor policy to Fast Trade, the provider’s…
UK General targets niche motor with Kennedy move
UK General Insurance has appointed Martin Kennedy to develop its niche motor products.
Keychoice in new taxi cover deal
Keychoice has partnered with TFP Schemes to provide its membership with cover for all taxi risks.
Commercial Express unveils new contractors product
Commercial Express has launched a new product designed for small and medium contractors.
Arc Legal expands presence in Northern Ireland
Arc Legal Assistance has partnered with Open + Direct to provide its Northern Ireland customers with family legal protection products.
RK Harrison opens new Yorkshire office
RK Harrison Insurance Services has opened a new office in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
Lorega launches new loss recovery products for SMEs
Lorega has launched two new loss recovery insurance products for UK SMEs.
RK Harrison claims first with art market PI product
RK Harrison Insurance Services has launched a new professional indemnity (PI) product for art market professionals.
Axa goes back to basics with Simple range expansion
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has launched two new products from its Simple range.
Covéa Insurance launches in the UK
Covéa Insurance, formed from a merger of MMA Insurance and Provident Insurance, has been launched in the UK.
Product: Aspen takes on cyber-crime with new product
Aspen Risk Management has launched a range of insurance policies to help companies protect against the emerging risks relating to computers, data and cyber-crime.
Product: Elite Insurance targets solicitors’ PI market
Legal expenses provider Elite Insurance has set its sights on £3m premium income with the launch of professional indemnity (PI) for solicitors insurance cover.
Product: LV Broker relaunch adds brace of property owner products to SME range
LV Broker has relaunched its commercial SME product range, with two property owner products now available for the residential and commercial sectors.
Product: Ceta adds non-standard providers to online quote-and-buy system
Ceta has appointed Prestige, Midas and Plum to its online quote-and-buy system in a move designed to strengthen its household panel with non-standard providers.
Product: Sagicor launches new business travel product
Sagicor Underwriting has launched a group personal accident and business travel product in a move designed to reduce financial loss and business disruption for companies.
Product roundup: This month’s launches follow the fashion
Among the range of current market talking points, both legal expenses and cyber risk have been well-catered for this month, judging by the new product entrants.
ULR Additions returns to profit and doubles turnover
ULR Additions has reported a £2.7m pre-tax profit for 2011, up £6.1m on its 2010 performance.
Towergate Underwriting boosts e-trading with ex-NIG man
Towergate Underwriting has appointed Dean Fletcher as commercial e-strategy and products manager.
Axa appoints new chief for Simple products range
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary has appointed Louisa-Jayne Stirzaker as Simple products trading manager.
LV Broker adds ABC home product to BGL panels
LV Broker has extended its partnership with BGL Group to launch its ABC home insurance product to Budget and Dial Direct customers.
Aspen appoints new PI chief to create new products
Aspen Risk Management (ARML) has appointed Lee Chelton as head of regional professional indemnity (PI).
FCA boss to clamp down on commission-led sales
Commission payments on all financial products are to be severely curtailed by the new financial regulator.
LV Broker revamps SME product range
LV Broker has relaunched its commercial SME product range, with two property owner products now available for the residential and commercial sectors.
Review: Cleaning up
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