Articles by Laurence Eastham
The Blog Spot: Breaking barriers to insurance
As Biba focuses on improving access to insurance in its manifesto, commissioning editor Laurence Eastham considers where changes will occur in 2020.
Beazley adds data breach prevention to cyber suite
Provider partnered with HewardMills to develop the offering.
Biba goes green for 2020
Trade body has announced a raft of initiatives to support “ethical and sustainable trading” as part of its manifesto.
Arc Legal extends landlord legal defence cover
Provider said the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act means landlords now require cover for civil or criminal prosecution.
Biba focuses on access to insurance in 2020 manifesto
Manifesto includes 37 commitments and 29 calls for action across nine key areas including regulation, broking challenges, Brexit, and transport.
Aon UK appoints chief broking officer
Helene Madell will look after commercial risk solutions, health solutions, and affinity.
By Miles receives FCA ‘open banking’ licence
InsurTech will be able to access the financial data of consenting customers.
Gallagher names North MD
Consolidator says the move follows a significant expansion of its regional branch network as a result of various acquisitions, including Stackhouse Poland.
Ecclesiastical launches broker cyber guidance
Insurer says cyber attacks are increasing in frequency.
Motor premiums may ‘reach the highest on record’
Willis Towers Watson and Confused warn of future increases as they publish data for Q4 2019.
Romero and Qlaims partner on commercial property support
Broker can now offer claims support and loss recovery insurance to commercial property clients.
Vizion establishes health and fine art divisions
Matthew Howells and Peter Bownes-Johnson join the broker as partners.
Getsafe partners with Hiscox for UK launch
German MGA Getsafe, which offers digital contents insurance, was established two years ago.
Beazley launches suite of D&O products
Offering is available for non-US domiciled firms and offers limits of $25m (£19m).
Banks-owned Somerset Bridge to sell Business Choice Direct
Group had held a 51% stake in Business Choice Direct since it was spun out in 2016.
Bruce Stevenson commits to independence amid M&A interest
CEO Edward Bruce said consolidator interest in the Scottish broker was increasing as it posted ‘record’ turnover for 2019.
Ex-Covéa boss Cooter joins InsurTech Quotall
Cooter, who left Covéa in April 2019, said the appointment would allow him to “try something different”.
Former MS Amlin underwriter launches equine MGA
David Ashby Underwriting will service MS Amlin's livestock and bloodstock business as part of the agreement.
XL division absorbs Axa Corporate Solutions and Axa Art
Merger had originally been expected to be completed by the end of 2018.
Bruce Stevenson posts ‘record’ turnover for 2019
Broker credited growth to renewable energy, social housing, and food and drink.
Brokers predict more marine exits after Beazley run-off
Marine specialists expect to find replacement cover in the short-term, but predict that more market hardening is on the way.
Beazley places UK regional marine book in run-off
Decision could result in a small number of redundancies as the insurer pointed to pressure and low margins in the sector.
SSP adds Policyfast to e-trading platform
Provider specialises in insurance for food and hospitality businesses.
Brunel takes from Jelf/Marsh Commercial for Scotland lead
James Packer will look after Scottish business that Brunel had placed with its southern offices.