Schemes
In-depth - schemes: Bouncing back
The coronavirus crisis has changed ways of working and devastated important lines of schemes business but, as David Worsfold finds out, the lockdown and subsequent lifting of restrictions could open up several new areas for schemes brokers to expand into
Insurance Age Digital Edition: July - Hitting restart?
The July issue of Insurance Age is available via digital platforms only due to Covid-19.
Ageas hunts new distribution chief as Middle makes first moves as CEO
Ageas’ new UK CEO Ant Middle, pictured, is reintroducing a group wide distribution director as part of his first major moves since succeeding Andy Watson in April.
Blog: An underwriter's guide to developing a scheme
Ecclesiastical's Will Browne, outlines the key steps for successful delegated authority.
Biba extends travel scheme with AllClear
The solution provides cover for customers who struggle to find travel insurance because of pre-existing medical conditions or age.
Covid-19: Insurers clarify stance on Coronavirus cover
Updated: A number of providers have introduced exclusions for Covid-19.
Blog: How to choose the perfect schemes partner
Will Browne of Ecclesiastical shares his guide to choosing the right provider to handle your schemes business.
2019 in review: August's top stories
Readers were most interested by closures at Swinton in August, as PIB announced its intention to seek a new investor by 2021.
Least and most profitable scheme lines revealed
Data from SchemeServe has highlighted the best performing schemes in its inaugural Schemes Premium Index.
Zurich cuts scheme contract with Fleet UK
Fleet UK is part of THB Group and the agreement had been in place for 23 years.
Ageas sees H1 2019 profit rise 70% after Ogden boost
UK CEO Andy Watson says insurer is to focus on growth after restructuring and exiting unprofitable schemes, as he discusses why he does not think the government has "covered itself in glory" when setting the new discount rate.
Building body warns of “disaster” amid construction capacity squeeze
The Association of Consultant Approved Inspectors (ACAI) has called on the government to review its Approved Inspectors Scheme of Insurance.
Broker Expo 2019: Q&A with speaker John Price
SchemeServe COO John Price tells us what to expect from his sessions on 7 November.
Hayes Parsons partners with Genasys Technologies on digital transformation
Broker to migrate its schemes products onto the software house's Ski platform.
Biba partners with Opus Underwriting for Intellectual Property scheme
The policy offers specialist legal expenses cover and is backed by A-Rated capacity.
Ageas teams up with Darwin Clayton in £45m deal
The arrangement extends the firms' existing partnership by five years.
Biba picks Home & Legacy for HNW scheme
Trade body lists underwriting, service, claims and e-trading benefits for members.
Instant Underwriting launches liability scheme
The cover is available wholesale to brokers through a portal developed by SchemeServe.
Biba renews GAP scheme with Jackson Lee Underwriting
Partnership extended for a further three years.
Turnover up but profit down at Caravan Guard in 2018
Broker highlights strong finances and growing cash position.
Reich Insurance develops headstone scheme
The scheme is available on a wholesale basis through partner intermediaries.
Subsidence to schemes – the industry issues brokers clicked on in October and November
The market has also been keen to learn more, via sister site Insurance Hound, about business interruption, Brexit and construction plant theft.
New whitepaper advises on how to future proof your scheme business
Insurance Age and Axa release the third in a series of whitepapers to help brokers and MGAs launch and manage schemes and delegated authorities.
Video: Scheme Smart - How To Future-Proof Your Scheme
The third episode of Insurance Age’s documentary series with Axa, Scheme Smart, focuses on what steps can be taken to future-proof schemes and delegated authorities and what sectors brokers can look to for future growth.