Articles by Insurance Age staff
And finally - February 2021
Pet of the month / Charity corner
Reports point to e-trading surge among brokers
Coronavirus and tech drive in the Lloyd’s market have accelerated the adoption of e-trading in 2020.
FCA launches policychecker for BI customers
The regulator has developed the tool to help policyholders find out if their wording is affected by the Supreme Court's coronavirus ruling.
MGA Inperio updates terrorism proposition
A digital trading platform focusing on terrorism & sabotage has been developed for brokers.
Q Underwriting launches property and package division
The line is supported by capacity from Ergo UK Specialty which is part of Munich Re.
Biba Travel Medical Insurance Directory approved by FCA
The document has been designed to help brokers comply with regulatory obligations.
Guide launched to aid inclusive policy design
Insurance Cares: The document has been developed by Fair By Design with input for providers and regulators and has been created to help vulnerable customers.
Apollo replaces head of marine and energy liability
Rob Johnston replaces Howard Burnell who was convicted of assault last week.
Usage-based car cover platform created
The proposition has been developed by By Miles founder, Callum Rimmer, for insurers and brokers to offer access to usage-based cover to the motor market.
People Moves: 25 - 29 January 2021
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The Insurance Age Deal Tracker
Who is making the most deals? Which regions are acquisition targets? Keep up-to-date with the latest in broker M&A with our dedicated tracker.
BGC Partners launches Corant
Corant will become the holding company for its broking and MGA operations including BGCI, Ed and Besso.
Head Lines: Zurich offers counselling to all claimants
Brokered and direct customers will be offered access to five counselling sessions if they claim.
People Moves: 18 - 22 January 2021
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Aventus launches Aggregator API
The product is aimed at brokers and integrates with a wide range of price comparison websites.
Voyager promotes Stephen Cox to MD
Carl Carter moves to an non-executive director role at the broker.
Allianz teams up with Davies for broker apprentice programme
Allianz Insurance has launched a new training programme as part of a commitment to invest in the broker leaders of the future.
SMEs “disappointed” by way insurance firms handled Covid claims
CII survey highlights how trust in the profession slipped in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Vizion takes broking director from Gallagher
The commercial and HNW specialist has also added two partners to its roster of 11.
Video: How brokers can reap the benefits of payment services in hardening market
Close Brothers Premium Finance looks at how the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the use of technology in the past 10 months and in particular the benefits of payment services to the broker market.
People Moves: 11 - 15 January 2021
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SSP sale flies under the radar
The software house was bought by a Canadian firm in December as provider declines to comment.
People Moves: 4 - 8 January 2021
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PIB reveals its first deal of 2021
The consolidator has purchased construction specialist UK & Ireland Insurance Services.