Risk management
Maxwell to succeed Graham when she retires as Airmic CEO next year
Airmic has named Diane Maxwell as its incoming CEO as it confirmed Julie Graham will step down in April next year.
Infographic: Top 10 reasons for equipment breakdown insurance
No matter what type of business or organisation, where its located, or what type of equipment they depend on, businesses should consider equipment breakdown insurance.
Blog: Insurance isn’t keeping up with energy upgrades
As more UK property owners embrace greener upgrades, there’s a growing disconnect between improvements being made and the protection in place if the worst happens. This blog highlights how energy retrofits are widening the underinsurance gap - and how…
Broker Expo Countdown 2025: Arch’s Stuart Danskin
As we count down to Broker Expo next week, we caught up with Stuart Danskin, director of underwriting for the Arch Insurance UK regional division, who shares his top advice for brokers wanting to place specialist liability business and insights on Arch’s…
Taskforce to look at rising costs of motorsport that pose ‘serious challenge’ to future
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has launched a new taskforce to provide clarity on motor sport insurance and the impact of its rising costs.
Spotlight: The ESG opportunity - insurers and brokers as partners in SME resilience
Work around promoting ESG among SMEs in the UK is gathering momentum and the expectation is that, as knowledge grows, so will demand for both advice and tailored insurance. This spotlight sheds light on how Insurers and brokers can play a pivotal role in…
Clear buys fire safety consultancy Delco
Clear Group has bought Delco Safety, a specialist fire safety and compliance consultancy, to expand its risk management division.
Aviva rolls out Global Risks Management Solutions in commercial lines
Aviva has launched its Global Risk Management Solutions proposition that unites 230 risk consultants across the UK, Ireland and Canada with Chris Andrews, director of risk management solutions UK, leading the UK and Ireland proposition.
Private rental sector reform approaches
The Renters’ Rights Bill is nearing the end of its journey through parliament and looks set to become law in the Autumn. This blog takes a look at some of the key reforms and what they could mean for London’s tenants, landlords and insurance providers.
Where next for clinical negligence litigation?
ARAG supports the work of the Society of Clinical Injury Lawyers (SCIL) in promoting best practice in clinical negligence claims. In this blog, SCIL Chair and Partner at Ashtons Legal LLP, Sharon Allison outlines what can be done to reduce the financial…
Gallagher CEO Rea: AssuredPartners integration does not prevent M&A after ‘amicable’ end to PIB talks
The expected 12-18 month integration of the AssuredPartners UK and Irish businesses will not prevent Gallagher seeking more M&A in those territories following the “amicable” ending of talks with PIB.
Holiday scams: What UK travellers need to know and do
As the popularity of online holiday bookings continues to rise, so too does the risk of falling victim to holiday scams. Simon Roberts, solicitor at ARAG Law, takes a look at what you need to know to stay safe and what to do if you think you’ve been…
Equipment breakdown insurance checklist
Sudden and unforeseen damage to equipment is a commercial reality and can cause significant ramifications.
Native launches risk collective to lower premiums for crypto and digital assets
Digital assets is the most excluded asset class in insurance however insurers are looking to dip their toes in, and with AI compute alone seeing trillions of dollars invested it makes it the biggest opportunity in insurance today.
W Denis launches specialist data centre insurance division
W Denis has launched a specialist division focused on insuring data centres and the integrated power generation infrastructure.
Webinar: Mastering marketing under Consumer Duty
Consumer Duty has changed the game for financial services marketers – are you ready?
Flood defence commitment welcomed amid calls for more sustained funding
Insurance industry leaders have welcomed the government’s commitment to flood defence investment in the Spending Review; but cautioned more needs to be done to protect UK homes and the economy.
Markel targets insurtechs with new launch
Markel Insurance has launched InsurtechRisk+ building on its existing offering for fintechs.
How brokers can help their construction customers manage evolving risks
Brokers are uniquely positioned to advise construction firms on potential hazards and ensuring they have the right insurance cover in place.
Brokers closed Q1 with optimism on growth at five-year high – Aviva
Brokers’ optimism for growth reached its highest level in the past five years this March, according to Aviva’s Broker Barometer research.
Biba 2025 Countdown: Premium Credit’s Owen Thomas
Ahead of the annual event, Owen Thomas, chief sales officer at Premium Credit, underlines the importance of growing compliantly in uncertain economic times, recommends a reliable pit stop to refuel, and nominates Arch’s Mike Bottle as good football…
Blog: A 'new era', but some things remain the same
Ahead of the 2025 BIBA conference, Terry Dyson, managing director - engineering insurance at HSB, highlights why BIBA presents an opportunity for the specialist insurer to spend quality time with broker, MGA and insurer partners to help them stand out…
Axa warns brokers on criminal gangs targeting vacant commercial properties
Axa UK has urged brokers to make sure customers are vigilant about criminal gangs targeting empty commercial properties as the insurer has seen a steep rise in the problem in recent months.
Blog: How Easter Bunnies could reduce their equipment breakdown risks
Just like Father Christmas, the Easter Bunny knows that a sudden and unexpected breakdown of mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment could spell disaster.