Product
Allianz updates motor trade product
Allianz has refreshed its motor trade product with the aim of reflecting the evolving needs of its customers and the technological changes that are affecting the sector.
Acturis continues personal lines push with Covéa
Acturis has partnered with Covéa to make the insurer’s Home IHP product available on its platform, adding to the previously rolled out motor offering.
Bexhill UK partners with Acturis on premium finance
Bexhill UK and Acturis have partnered in a full API integration of Bexhill’s premium finance system and Acturis’s insurance broking system.
Broking Success: Fiercely independent
Paul Wadsworth, managing director of FR Ball, is looking to grow the business to £24m gross written premiums as it aims to offer soft landings for acquisitions.
Car premiums drop for second quarter in a row
Comprehensive car insurance premiums fell by 6% (£59) between April and June 2024, the second quarter of decreases according to the latest research by Confused/WTW.
Gallagher boss: Whether fronter or insurer, MGAs need ‘certainty of capacity’
In the head-to-head Fronting Insurers Vs Traditional Insurers session at the Managing General Agents Association conference last week, Martyn Glover, partner at Gallagher Re, stated MGAs need certainty of capacity.
FCA head warns firms about “abdicating responsibility” by outsourcing claims
Lisa Sturley head of department of market interventions, insurance at the Financial Conduct Authority, has warned insurance firms about outsourcing claims to third parties.
SRG bolsters equestrian expertise with Carriagehouse buy
Specialist Risk Group has bought the ongoing business of Carriagehouse.
Commercial Express launches new leisure and park home cover
Commercial Express has rolled out a revamped leisure and park home offering, promising brokers and leisure homeowners a wider range of cover options and greater flexibility.
How specialist incubators are helping fuel MGA growth
The managing general agent sector is booming, creating increased demand for specialists who can help would-be MGAs get set up. Edward Murray explores this world of ‘incubators’, and highlights how they can help fledging businesses.
Aurora launches commercial combined product
Managing general agent Aurora has launched what it describes as its “flagship” commercial combined product for SMEs.
Ecclesiastical launches product for office-based professions
Ecclesiastical Insurance is launching a new product aimed at office-based businesses providing professional services in response to broker feedback.
Cannabis MGU hires Midson to build network with UK brokers
CannGen Insurance Europe has recruited Alan Midson as development director for the UK and Europe with a remit of building out the company’s network of brokers in all legalised countries.
Peach Pi launches bespoke surgery scheme with broker
Peach Pi has partnered with specialist broker Practice Cover to build a bespoke scheme to meet the specific protection requirements of its surgery clients.
Rokstone launches in sports personal accident with Amato hire
Managing general agent Rokstone has expanded with a global sports accident portfolio, hiring Graham Amato as underwriter for the launch.
Clegg Gifford to open branch in Tunbridge Wells as network buildout continues
Clegg Gifford is targeting £5m gross written premiums per branch as it looks to open a new location in Tunbridge Wells and relocated its Bristol branch, Insurance Age can reveal.
Focus partners with Markel for construction binder
Wokingham-based managing general agent Focus Insurance has partnered with Markel for a construction binder.
Biba and Griffiths & Armour renew PI scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has renewed its professional indemnity accredited broker agreement with Griffiths & Armour for a further three years.
CFC launches second carbon insurance solution
CFC has launched its second insurance solution for buyers of voluntary carbon credit, Carbon Cancellation Insurance.
Allianz Commercial backs MGA on marine products
Allianz Commercial has teamed up with ProMarine on a multi-product strategic underwriting and claims delegated authority agreement.
CFC updates fintech insurance cover
CFC has made a “major overhaul” to its fintech insurance cover in the UK, Canada and Australia, across both professional service and technology exposures.
Markel UK targets 20% growth a year – Sykes
Jo Sykes, divisional director for the UK broker channel at Markel, told Insurance Age the specialist insurer has growth ambitions of around 20% a year from a UK perspective.
Sompo targets mid-market tech with modular offering
Sompo has launched a modular product for mid-market UK clients aimed at technology and telecoms service providers, plus electronic product manufacturers and assemblers.
Ansvar launches care and welfare insurance policy
Ansvar Insurance has launched a care and welfare insurance policy with customisable cover options.