Schemes
UK General partners with 2gether Insurance
First joint scheme targets non-standard motor with excess protection product.
Products round-up: Downton, Apple and the long arm of law
This edition’s latest products and schemes have interesting parallels with some of last month’s biggest events in the wider economy.
Broker Expo South 2014: ‘Use digital data to create schemes’ says Hiscox
Insurer calls on brokers to use data to find markets and develops schemes and warns marketers are moving into insurance.
Products round-up: In a holiday mood
It's a bumper section this issue, and a number of the products had a distinctly holiday theme - albeit a bit late in the day.
UK General hitches up with Policyfast on caravan scheme
Deal takes provider’s caravan scheme total to six.
Broker Apprentice Episode 5: the e-Broking presentations
It is "Your Niche" versus "Driver's Mate" in the battle of the digital Apprentice propositions.
Watson hails second quarter recovery at Ageas
Insurer boss confident in underlying strength of the business.
Products round-up: Upbeat mood sees upturn in products
The increase in broker confidence has been well documented over recent months and with that upbeat tone has come a slew of products and new businesses targeting a truly wide range of markets.
Review: Heading offshore
Ace Offshore. This product has been reviewed by brokers and rated from one to five stars, based on the policy’s key benefits. * = Poor ** = Average *** = Good **** = Very good ***** = Excellent
UK General partners with Lifesure Group
Provider backs touring caravan scheme.
IIG launches demolition product
New scheme for demolition contractors’ liability targets risks going into unrated markets.
Knowlden Titlow-owner buys N W Brown
Broker targets growing schemes and regional business.
Product focus for Biba 2014 - HCC
Providers new online platform and scheme business on the agenda for the conference.
Autonet appoints Marshall as head of underwriting
Ex-Axa employee joins van insurance specialist with responsibility for schemes profitability.
South Essex Insurance Brokers acquires Cheltenham-based firm
SEIB chief says purchase will extend broker's range of niche products.
Advertorial: Brokers with a scheme to pitch – please take a seat
UK General's Karen Beales on sponsoring a Dragons' Den-style experience for brokers at the Biba conference.
Biba appoints E S Risk for engineering and inspection scheme
New scheme combines products and training opportunities.
IIGL delivers asbestos liability scheme
CEO describes product as "great news for regional brokers".
In-depth: Bright ideas
Many in the industry worry that the schemes market has become saturated, but there are still opportunities for brokers with a good idea. Caitlin Morrison reports
Darwin Clayton in schemes deal with Ageas
New arrangement opens up schemes market for wholesale division.
First sitting of CII's delegated authority exam next month
Programme indicates that schemes are "increasingly mainstream", expert tells Insurance Age.
Meadons goes on front foot with cricket scheme rebrand
Shropshire-based broker renames offering Owzat Insure.
Biba extends Perkins Slade credit and bonds scheme
Deal was first struck with broker in April 2011.
Products round-up: Spring has sprung for products
With Spring just around the corner the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) seized the opportunity to evoke images of holidays in warmer climes.