Risk management
Martyn’s Law to usher in new era of terrorism risk mitigation and management
New legislation aimed at protecting premises from terrorism attacks might be thin on detail. But brokers need be prepared to assess how it will impact their clients over the coming months, as Edward Murray discovers.
All aboard: A smoother journey for commercial insurance onboarding
The ability to engage, assess, advise on risk and price accurately is vital in today’s commercial insurance market.
Unveiling the future of commercial insurance: Education, engagement and technology
How can brokers and insurers educate commercial customers about the risks they’re exposed to?
Unveiling the future of commercial insurance: Navigating risk, trusting data and empowering clients
Insurance Post, in partnership with CRIF, conducted a survey to explore the risks associated with the commercial insurance sector.
Axa UK backs Labour Party pledge to appoint a Minister for Resilience
Axa has welcomed Labour’s commitment to appoint a Minister for Resilience if elected to Government at the next election.
Financial uncertainty ranked as the biggest concern for UK businesses, according to Marsh
Companies across the UK are the most concerned about the impact of financial uncertainty (34%) over the next year, knocking people-related risks (31%) off the top spot, according to the 2023 Marsh UK Business Risk Report.
Blog: Ensuring insurance broker business resilience in times of crisis
Taking a proactive approach to disaster preparedness can reduce stress and ensure that brokers recover quicker should adversity strike. Adam Tier, head of underwriting at Ansvar Insurance, outlines the steps intermediaries can take to improve their…
Partners& bolsters Northern hub with latest broker deal
Partners& has bolstered its presence in the North of England with a deal for Stephensons Risk Management
PIB buys RBIG
PIB Group has bought Manchester based commercial broker RBIG including RBIG Corporate Risk Services and RBIG Financial Services.
Ardonagh completes deal for HNW broker and MGA
Ardonagh Advisory has completed its deal to acquire high net worth broker Stanhope Cooper, and MGA Renovation Underwriting, following an earlier agreement to acquire a majority shareholding in the businesses.
Aviva expands appetite to boost sustainable building projects
Aviva has expanded its underwriting appetite to include engineered timber in commercial developments following a pilot, which saw it working with a handful of developers on sustainable building projects.
Legal expenses insurance - how brokers can sell “peace of mind”
It might be expected that brokers looking to sell ancillary insurance products to UK businesses are facing customer resistance. One sector that is firmly rebuffing this expectation is that of legal expenses insurance.
Opinion: From AI to ChatGPT - adapting cover to match the ever-evolving cyber risks
The technology and telecommunications sector is far from immune to cyber attacks, says Mark Armstrong, class manager technology at CNA Hardy, as he explains how the constantly evolving world of technology is attracting the attention of cyber hackers.
Video Q&A: Chubb climate tech practice leader Tim Charters
A recent convert to the sector, Tim Charters, climate tech industry practice leader, UK and Ireland at Chubb, caught up with Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift to discuss his new role.
Opinion: SLAPP legislation changes and the insurance industry
Judges in the UK have been given powers to dismiss lawsuits, labelled by the UK government as intended to curtail the freedom of speech of journalists, at an early stage. Joe Wornham, senior technical underwriter – media liability at CNA Hardy, analyses…
Webinar on-demand: Demystifying cyber coverage
In this video guide to cyber insurance cover, Coalition dives into the fundamentals of a standalone policy, what brokers need to look out for to get the most comprehensive coverage for clients, and some examples of how coverage helps policyholders during…
Brokers should push for 12-month BI indemnity periods to be extended
The 12-month indemnity period in business interruption insurance cover should be consigned to history and replaced with a minimum 18- to 24-month one as standard.
How cyber insurance helps protect small businesses from the impact of attacks
Why do your small business clients need cyber insurance? In the current economic climate, cyber insurance might seem like a luxury rather than a necessity.
The rising risk of underinsurance
With UK inflation painfully high, companies need urgent help to avoid the growing dangers of underinsurance.
The stats: Q1 2023: Onwards and upwards – commercial rates continue to rise
Insurance rates increased year-on-year by 4.5% in the first quarter of 2023 with property being the key driver according to research from Acturis. Rachel Gordon digs into the data.
Broking success: Retaining independence and recruiting fresh talent
Richard Ingleby, managing director of Castlemead Insurance Brokers, highlights the importance of independent intermediaries and the need for more younger employees to infiltrate the sector.
How artificial intelligence levels up email phishing
Email phishing attacks, which already account for nearly 90% of all data breaches, are becoming even more pervasive and harder to detect.
Why your clients should be on alert for the ‘cyber cash grab’ - Funds transfer fraud
Think like a cyber criminal - they aren’t targeting specific businesses, businesses are simply making the cash grab easy.
Hear from WTW, Gallagher, Movo, Brokerbility and Applied at the next Broker Breakfast session
The next Insurance Age Broker Breakfast will take place on Wednesday 14 June in Bristol.