News/Products
MGA Integra added to CDL
The Hannover Re-owned provider has joined CDL’s insurer hosted pricing platform Proteus.
Beazley launches cyber and breach response portal
The portal gives brokers access to a suite of information on cyber risk.
Insurtech Cloud Insurance hires ex-Scheme Serve director for UK launch
Norwegian-based insurtech start-up Cloud Insurance has opened a UK office and is targeting brokers, MGAs and insurers working in niche sectors such pet and health/well-being.
Genasys launches white-label customer portal capability for UK clients
The platform enables brokers to offer clients a digital quote and buy experience.
Peach PI launches for broker market
The provider is backed by insurer NPA Insurance and offers PI and property cover.
Blog: Cyber insurance is now a necessity for SMEs
NMU’s Matt Drinkwater discusses the increased threat of cyber-crime amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Manchester Underwriting buys MGA Pinpoint renewal rights
The Pinpoint underwriting team will move across to MUM with immediate effect.
Axa XL pushes forward with building health monitor
Digital Risk Engineer uses Internet of Things devices to monitor and capture information about buildings.
Parametric insurtech FloodFlash targets bigger risks with new launch
Insurtech FloodFlash has launched a new iteration of its parametric commercial flood insurance designed to support risks and portfolios where the flood premium is between £20,000 and £1m annually.
Biba teams up with Flock on drone insurance scheme
Biba says the scheme, which is underwritten by A+ rated capacity, will allow its members to easily access cover for small businesses, global operators and large fleets.
GRP-owned Cherish launches home policy with access to Flood Re
The product is underwritten by Axa and the wholesale broker says it has removed “non-essential” cover in order to offer a more affordable option.
CFC revamps cyber incident response app
Provider says offering notifies policyholders of critical, time-sensitive threats and vulnerabilities in real-time, leveraging its proprietary data enrichment platform.
Stoneways Marine unveils yacht and motorboat product
The new offering is available to brokers and Stoneways stated that the policy includes covers such as non-medical repatriation and mental health support for those onboard.
Arag revamps family legal solutions offering
Product now includes a 'dark web' monitoring and ID theft restoration service, which the provider says will "enable brokers to build a truly unique proposition".
Ecclesiastical launches hub for education brokers
The platform has been designed to help brokers and their clients manage strategic and operational risk as schools re-open amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
CFC extends life science product suite
Provider says its offering is now available to mid-market companies.
Fiducia develops terrorism policy
The product covers nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological attacks.
Pen increases solicitors’ PI capacity to more than £100m
The backing comes from A-rated capacity and lasts for three years.
AllClear launches travel package with Covid-19 cover
The product is backed by Mapfre and AllClear CEO Chris Rolland confirms it is available for other brokers to sell.
CDL adds Percayso Inform to platform
The software house has partnered with the insurance intelligence provider.
Exploring new opportunities
Broker Extra 2020: With growing numbers of customers disillusioned with insurance and questioning its worth, along with changing needs, does the market need to innovate? This session looked at the issues from a wide perspective.
Pikl moves forward with property and vehicle MGA
The sharing economy specialist has secured capacity from Accredited Insurance.
Canopius property product to address 'silent cyber' gap
Product also aims to protect against risks associated with connected buildings and the internet of things
CFC expands its transaction liability range
The product is aimed at businesses pursuing small portfolio add-on acquisitions that may otherwise go uninsured.