Risk management
Spotlight: Why we need risk management for everyone, not just the 2%
For over 200 years, the insurance industry has understood the benefits of risk management in reducing and controlling exposure.
Underinsurance: how big is the problem and what can brokers do to solve it?
Inaccurate buildings sums insured are one of the biggest causes of claims disputes, creating problems for policyholders, brokers and insurers.
Biba calls on FCA to remove large SMEs from scope of Consumer Duty
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called for larger commercial customers to be removed from the scope of the Consumer Duty
Blog: Questions need to be asked around solar panel fire risks
With reports of the number of solar panel fires rising six-fold in recent years, RiskSTOP’s head of technical risk engineering & surveys, Paul Farmer, suggests insurers and brokers need to start asking questions around maintenance, inspections and more.
ESG Spotlight: The ESG opportunity for SME brokers
Insurers are waking up to the huge opportunity ESG offers in the SME space – and they need brokers on board.
Meet the MGA: Criterion
Looking to challenge the status quo when it comes to insuring waste and recycling businesses, underwriting director Stuart Kinsella explains why having no referral parameters and deep expertise in the sector means Criterion is well positioned to make its…
Infusing GenAI into insurance
Generative AI (GenAI) could revolutionise the insurance industry. Insurers unprepared for significant changes and new value sources may miss out on its potential.
Axa UK & Ireland looks to Aviva for new CRO
Axa UK & Ireland has appointed Rahul Gumber as chief risk officer, subject to regulatory approval.
When it comes to risk management do brokers practice what they preach?
Brokers are being asked to constantly bang the drum for risk management to make sure a client is adequately insured. But what are intermediaries doing to protect and ready their own businesses for all eventualities? Martin Friel investigates.
HSB Knowledge Squad Podcast: The role of business computer insurance in an evolving digital world
In HSB’s latest Knowledge Squad podcast, Mathew Prentice, Stacey Sheridan and Andy Meanock discuss how evolving working trends are impacting business computer-related insurance risks, and what key computer equipment exposures businesses need to consider.
Meet the MGA: Altea
Carly Matson, CEO of Altea Insurance, outlines how her MGA is helping healthcare professionals and organisations fulfil their insurance requirements against a backdrop of hard rates and frustrations around regulation/licensing.
Interview: Tuplin on turning up the heat with Ardonagh
Richard Tuplin, CEO of Advisory Insurance Brokers at Ardonagh, shares his insights on leading the transformational change that is garnering praise from the sector and the non-negotiable culture that is bringing success.
Airbnb and holiday lettings: What to do with the staycation boom
Holiday home lettings and Airbnb have surged in popularity with many holidaymakers choosing to rent ‘homes’ rather than stay in a hotel.
The importance of equipment breakdown insurance in an unpredictable world
Today’s machinery and equipment is more high-tech and specialised than ever, but it can also be more unpredictable. As machinery has evolved, so too have the risks.
The stats: Fleet racing ahead at record rate
The latest statistics from Acturis have shown the fleet market bucking the trend on premium increases. Whereas almost all other lines have seen hardening falling away, fleet has surged on, up by 7.9% – the highest quarterly rise on record.
Safeguarding contractors' small tools and equipment: A guide to loss prevention
The theft of small tools and equipment from construction sites is an ongoing concern for project stakeholders.
Ecclesiastical aims to help brokers with Independent Schools Risk Barometer
Ecclesiastical has launched The Independent Schools Risk Barometer 2024 to help brokers talk to clients in the sector about the biggest risks they face.
Uncorking the Great British wine market – the insurance of vineyards
David Harrison, viticulture specialist at NFU Mutual, shares his thoughts on meeting the insurance challenges facing the booming winery and vineyards sector.
Allianz UK makes key changes to senior leadership
Allianz UK has appointed Hanna Kam as chief risk officer and promoted Jason Howes to the newly created role of chief transformation officer.
Biba 2024: Pen’s Nick Wright on staying disciplined and kissing frogs
Pen Underwriting’s chief development officer Nick Wright tackles consolidation in the managing general agents market, the risk of disintermediation for brokers, and the opportunities from artificial intelligence.
Biba 2024: Sedgwick’s Nicoll sees opportunity in entertainment emerging risks
Ex-Hollywood producer Alex Nicoll, head of media and entertainment at Sedgwick, has explained how his experience and having insider knowledge allows him to empathise with a situation in the sector and make quick decisions.
In-Depth: Staying ahead of cyber risk
Produced by Insurance Age and Aviva, this In-Depth series explores the latest trends across the rapidly changing cyber threat landscape, the impact on UK businesses, and how brokers can support client firms in tackling this key risk.
Brokers upbeat on 2024 growth – Aviva
Brokers are more optimistic about growth in the coming year than they have been since before 2020, according to Aviva, with 83% expecting their business to grow compared to 76% last year.
JMG adds SIA and subsidiary Evergreen to stable
JMG Group has expanded its footprint in the South with the acquisition of Surrey-based insurance broker SIA Insurance.