Travel insurance
Protect Association chief Devine signs up with Allianz
Steve Devine, chairman of the Protect Association, has joined Allianz Global Assistance to work with the company’s business development team.
Allan Chapman & James launches enhanced media product
Allan Chapman & James has launched an updated media policy underwritten by Zurich Insurance.
Aspen in global goods move
Aspen Risk Management has launched a worldwide goods-in-transit policy.
Be Wiser one of UK's fastest growing private companies in 2012
Be Wiser Insurance has been ranked 45th on the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list of companies for 2012.
Groupama adds to Optima range
Groupama has added an online quotation facility for group personal accident, illness and business travel cover to its Optima Online extranet.
Collinson and Ancile in travel insurance deal
Collinson Insurance Group has entered a deal to provide underwriting capacity for Ancile Insurance’s retail insurance businesses.
Sagicor targets brokers with business travel and accident product
Sagicor Underwriting has launched a group personal accident and business travel product in a bid to reduce financial loss and business disruption.
Ageas extends deal with John Lewis to provide travel cover
Ageas has extended its partnership with John Lewis Insurance to provide travel cover.
Collinson snaps up One Group to cut third-party costs
Collinson Insurance Group (CIG) has struck a deal to acquire claims and assistance handler One Group in a bid to reduce its third-party costs.
FSA publishes new rules on packaged accounts
Banks and building societies will have to check whether customers are eligible to claim on insurance cover before selling them a packaged bank account under new rules published by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
CMC launches new insurance business
iSmart, the Northampton-based claims management company, has launched a new insurance business.
Ace and RAC in travel insurance partnership
Ace Group has entered into a deal to provide travel insurance under the RAC brand in the UK.
Broking success: Travelling man
Originally known for travel insurance under the Columbus brand, Collinson Insurance Group has expanded into other personal lines but, as CEO David Evans tells Caitlin Morrison, the broker hasn’t forgotten the roots of insurance
ABI backs Equality Act exemption
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has welcomed confirmation from the Home Office that the incoming Equality Act will not apply to financial services.
Mondial re-brands as it heads into health market
Mondial Assistance UK has announced that it will rebrand to Allianz Global Assistance in October this year as it embarks on a new foray into the health sector.
Home Secretary gives backing to Biba and ABI signposting initiative
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) have revealed a government backed signposting agreement which they claim will make it easier for older customers to find motor and travel insurance.
Mondial Assistance in partnership with luxury travel company
Mondial Assistance has struck a deal to sell travel insurance via Voyage Privé’s website.
One in ten young professionals take out no insurance
One in ten young professionals would rather “take the risk” than spend money on insurance, a new study has revealed.
Reportage: Personal targets
Personal lines brokers are seeing massive changes in the motor, household and travel sectors. With no let-up in sight, where do the opportunities lie in the months and years ahead? Edward Murray reports
Ageas produces growth and profit across the board
Ageas has reported a huge boost in both gross written premiums (GWP) and profit for 2011 as the insurer’s Tesco deal begins to pay dividends.
Broker Network signs up equestrian specialist
Shearwater Insurance has become a member of Towergate-owned Broker Network.
Leroy completes MBO of Europe Assistance Holdings
Patrick Leroy, chief executive of Europe Assistance Holdings, has completed a management buyout of the firm.
Gallagher Heath seals five year deal with UIA
Gallagher Heath Insurance Services (GHIS) has bagged a five year partnership with UIA to provide motor and travel insurance to members of UK trade unions.
Consumer champion slams travel insurers
An investigation by Which? has revealed that nearly one third of its members who told their travel insurance provider about a medical condition after taking out a policy had to pay a higher premium or had their cover removed.