Articles by Laurence Eastham
Covid-19: IUAD launches emergency appeal
Insurance Cares: Group said social isolation is an “enormous threat” to the 700,000 people over 70 living with dementia.
Covid-19: Government loan schemes open
Government scheme is supporting small and medium sized businesses, while the Bank of England’s scheme is supporting larger firms.
Ecclesiastical unveils cyber safety resources for teachers
Insurer developed ‘Cyber Ready’ toolkit following feedback that pupils are often more tech savvy than teachers.
Covid-19: Software houses release continuity plans
Updated: No interruptions to services are expected, but some staff are expected to remain at their offices.
Applied Systems implements remote working globally
Software house has also introduced measures to enable its clients to follow suit.
QBE to close UK offices in coronavirus stress test
Insurer pledged no business interruption as it plans for employees to stay home on Wednesday 18 March.
Lloyd Hanks joins SchemeServe board
Software provider said Hanks will help promote SchemeServe across the industry.
Pen and Markel agree £25m in equine capacity
Deal is a three-year renewal of an equine partnership that first began in 2017.
CII president video streams speech as coronavirus restrictions hit
Nick Turner, also a director at NFU Mutual, was stopped from attending the annual CII president's dinner after the provider banned staff from attending events with more than 100 guests.
Roundtable: The future of disruption
Our expert panel discusses the landscape of tech disruption in insurance, as well as what brokers can expect from technology in the future
Sam White's Freedom expands into home with insurtech deal
Freedom Services Group's purchase of Aventus-driven broker Homelyfe was revealed earlier this week.
The stats: March 2020 - The Acturis Premium Index
As 2019 closed, the Acturis commercial broking index equalled its base line of Q1 2010, representing a quarter of heavy increases in premiums over the year before
Reserve releases drive bumper 2019 at Admiral
Increase in UK profits of £41m absorbed losses made in international insurance, Admiral Loans, and other business.
Be Wiser stems losses in 2019 results
Broker posted a loss of £669,000 for 2019 as it projects a return to profitability in 2020 as a result of streamlining and reorganisation.
FSCS to pay out on four more insurance firms
The failed firms are JB Wilcock Insurance, Benson McGarvey Murdoch, Elite Insurance Company, and Quick-Sure Insurance.
Government urged to reconsider IPT ahead of Budget
The ABI and CII are calling for a cut to insurance premium tax, whereas Biba is requesting a freeze.
CII launches Chartered title for MGAs
The ‘Chartered Insurance Underwriting Agent’ title is available to both individuals and businesses.
Miles Smith owner SRG planning several more deals this year
Exclusive: Group CEO Warren Downey, who joined from JLT last year, outlined the firm's M&A plans.
Ethos Broking announces senior promotions
Vincent Gardner, Alan Sumner, and Peter Foster will also join Ethos Broking’s executive team.
FCA admits "mistake" after it accidentally shared private complainant data
The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of certain FCA complainants were publicly available between November 2019 and February 2020.
C-Quence's P&C launch backed by NIG
Exclusive: The MGA will launch its P&C product suite in early March, aiming to eventually target 21 industry sectors.
Gallagher to offer CPP’s SME cyber cover
Product will be sold exclusively through Acturis, following CPP’s launch on the platform in October 2019.
Acturis expands cyber offering with Qomplx
Qomplx’s WonderCover product offers parametric cyber cover either as a standalone product or as an add-on.
Bollington announces third deal this year
Group has added £9m GWP and 19 staff with its purchase of Midlands-based CLA (Risk Solutions).