Terrorism
Chubb rebrands division alongside media product launch in UK
Chubb has launched a media insurance product for clients in the UK, and rebranded its existing UK technology industry practice as the technology and media practice to reflect its new focus.
Broker Expo 2023: Brokers urged to discuss imminent new terrorism laws with their customers
Brokers are being urged to discuss imminent new laws safeguarding people and customers from terrorism.
Blog: Three event insurance trends not to be ignored in 2024
From civil commotion to climate change and changes in the duty of protection, event organisers and their brokers have a lot to consider when placing insurance next year. Rob Carslake, head of event insurance, Hiscox UK, offers some guidance to those…
Brown & Brown Europe to buy Occam Underwriting
Brown & Brown Europe, recently rebranded from Global Risk Partners, has signed up to buy 100% of space and terrorism specialist managing general agent Occam Underwriting.
Meet the MGA: Burns & Wilcox UK
Stuart Kilpatrick, managing director, Burns & Wilcox UK explains how creating an empowering environment and building long-term relationships with partners have been key to its success
People Moves: 6 – 10 March 2023
Follow the latest insurance personnel moves.
Cost-of-living crisis to place additional regulatory focus on market
DAC Beachcroft has published its predictions for 2023, which touches on the impending implementation of the Consumer Duty and what the Financial Conduct Authority will expect of the insurance industry during the cost-of-living crisis.
Pool Re boss Julian Enoizi to join Guy Carpenter
Enoizi will join the reinsurance broker on 11 April.
Occam completes Beech buy
The deal was first revealed in October.
Pool Re names Tom Clementi as CEO
Clementi will replace outgoing boss Julian Enoizi.
Geo expands political violence and terrorism cover
Geo Specialty has broadened its UK political violence and terrorism policies, widening the scope of its business interruption insurance to cover loss of profits even after the property has been rebuilt and reopened.
Occam buys Beech Underwriting
Beech Underwriting is a specialist in terrorism insurance.
Rokstone launches UK terrorism facility
The product will be accessible to regional brokers through a digital distribution platform and extensions to the cover, including non-damage business interruption, denial of access, and loss of attraction, are also available.
Inperio expands terrorism capacity
The MGA says its improved cover will allow the company to support more complex risks.
ERS gains approval for expansion into new business lines
The provider's Syndicate 1856 is moving into business classes including D&F property, marine and energy liability, political risk, terror and war, cargo and specie and professional lines, following $350m capital injection.
Ardonagh Specialty reveals capacity deal with Beazley
Business says cross class follow capacity solution will benefit Price Forbes clients across cargo, specie, terrorism, financial products, healthcare and marine.
Insurance Age: 2021 Products Edition
This special edition is brought to you by Insurance Age in association with NMU, HSB and Novidea and explores how technological innovation has, and will continue to be, a catalyst for change within the broker market.
Beazley launches media production contingency suite
The products are designed to protect producers against the risks that can cause films, TV and other forms of programming to be called off or delayed.
Pen Underwriting launches standalone terrorism product
MGA says the new offering is part of its strategy to broaden its product suite for UK brokers, as it works towards its £1bn GWP target.
MGA Inperio updates terrorism proposition
A digital trading platform focusing on terrorism & sabotage has been developed for brokers.
CFC updates UK terrorism and sabotage product
The policy now provides cover for loss of attraction and loss of rent or business interruption sustained in the event of a threat of terrorism or sabotage, as well as bodily injury and property damage liability.
In-depth - terrorism insurance: Taking on terror
Terrorism is an ever-present threat and there are fears the Covid-19 lockdown may have been a breeding ground for radicalisation. Rachel Gordon investigates the crucial role brokers play in convincing clients of the need for insurance against attacks
Arch develops terrorism policy
The cover has been developed for the UK regional market.
Treasury launches latest five year review into Pool Re
Pool Re is forming an advisory group consisting of insurance CEOs and other stakeholders to advise it throughout the review, which will determine its strategic direction for the next five years.