Schemes
MMA aims for further growth with schemes appointment
MMA Insurance has appointed Liam Casserley as schemes account manager.
Jelf launches affinities and schemes team
Jelf is set to attack the schemes and affinities market with a dedicated team team by Rob Rees as managing director.
MMA delivers much improved profitability ahead of Provident merger
MMA Insurance has delivered a strong set of results for 2011, its final set of results prior to its merger with Provident and rebrand to Covéa.
Products roundup: Telematics take up gains pace
There were a wide range of products launched in the last month, with numerous markets catered for, from equine risks to vacant commercial properties.
Blanc urges brokers to get online to defend SME market
Axa Commercial’s CEO, Amanda Blanc, has warned brokers they risk losing the SME space to the direct market if they continue to ignore the benefits of e-commerce.
Groupama announces second scheme deal in a week
Groupama Insurances has won the contract to underwrite a new non-standard motor insurance scheme for Norfolk-based Adrian Flux.
Video: Schemes Masterclass preview
Ahead of the launch of our latest event, Insurance Age spoke to our headline sponsor about what brokers can expect on the 24th April.
Products roundup: Products aimed at gamut of professions
The fixation the market has on liability products and all things professional continues this month with several such products hitting the market and a new landowners’ liability product assessed by a stalwart of our broker product review panel, Bluefin’s…
Reportage: The route to scheme riches
Enhanced commission and profit shares from insurers can mean schemes could be a treasure trove for brokers with a good idea, writes Rachel Gordon
NIG wins contract for funeral director scheme
NIG has won the tender to underwrite the insurance for Lark Group’s SAIFInsure scheme, taking over the contract from Axa.
Oxford Insurance Brokers strikes PI deal with Collegiate Underwriting
Oxford Insurance Brokers has partnered with Collegiate Underwriting to launch a new professional indemnity (PI) insurance deal designed to allow IFAs to fix their premium rates for two years.
Bloomer puts down roots at UK General
UK General has appointed ex-Ecclesiastical schemes director Tony Bloomer as head of commercial schemes.
Axa teams up with Aon for IFA PI cover
Axa Commercial lines has partnered with Aon Risk Solutions to provide professional indemnity (PI) insurance for Independent Financial Advisers (IFA) in the UK.
Ecclesiastical loses broker director as part of restructure
Ecclesiastical has parted company with Ian Wainwright, broker sales director, as part of a managerial restructure.
Axa Commercial takes new approach to schemes business
Axa Commercial Lines is to implement a new approach to its schemes business which it believes will allow brokers and insurers greater control of schemes.
Products roundup: A little bit of everything
It’s a bit of a mixed bag this month but the old cliché tells us that variety is the spice of life – we’re not sure how spicy the products and schemes are but there should be something for everyone.
Bridge and Brit in B&B partnership
Bridge Insurance brokers has teamed up with Brit Insurance to launch Hospitality, an insurance scheme focused on boutique bed and breakfast businesses.
CFC dances into the Zumba business
CFC Underwriting, in conjunction with Paragon Insurance Brokers, has been appointed as the worldwide insurance partner for Zumba outside of the US.
Products roundup: Brokers braced for the digital future
It has been a technology heavy start to the year for brokers who have been inundated with new offerings from insurers in this fast evolving sector.
The tide is turning
Brokers are slowly realising the potential of schemes to boost profits, explains Tony Bloomer
Two senior players leave Gallagher Heath for rival Bluefin
Bluefin has snapped up two senior brokers from rival firm Gallagher Heath.
New schemes dedicated event hits Manchester
Insurance Age is delighted to announce the launch of a brand new broker-only event dedicated to the schemes market.
Stonebridge targets print industry with new division
Stonebridge Corporate has teamed up with Randall & Quilter to develop a new range of insurance products for the printing industry.
Introducing the Schemes Masterclass
Insurance Age is delighted to announce the first in its new masterclass series - how to identify, pitch and maintain a scheme.