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Cyber hits top spot for schemes commission earnings
SchemeServe research shows that cyber has outpaced other insurance schemes with an 87% increase in commission earnings over the past six months.
Analysis: Network knowledge is key to opening the door to new start-ups
The network sector is in upbeat mood confident of growing with existing and new members as well as being keen to help new start-ups come into the insurance market, the leaders tell Emmanuel Kenning
MUM reveals growth post Pen takeover
Manchester Underwriting Management has grown to just south of £70m gross written premium since being bought by Gallagher-owned Pen Underwriting, CEO Charles Manchester told Insurance Age.
QBE launches contractors combined for mid-market
QBE has launched a contractors combined product targeting the evolving needs of middle market construction customers.
Markerstudy completes BGL Insurance takeover
Markerstudy Group has completed the purchase of BGL Insurance announcing that regulatory approval for change of control was received in April.
ABI puts February storm payouts at £500m
The Association of British Insurers has updated that insurers are facing a £497m bill from storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin which battered the UK in February.
Blog: Helping clients adopt MFA as a critical layer of cybersecurity
Davis Kessler, of Travelers Europe, explains why multi factor identification is a key weapon for businesses and brokers as they seek to prevent cyber attacks
Zurich UK refreshes small fleet cover for electric vehicles
Zurich UK has added new cover and wording to its small fleet policy for firms with between two and 20 vehicles.
Arag posts £1.9m pre-tax profit for 2021
Arag has reported a pre-tax profit of £1.9m for 2021, up on the £500,000 achieved the year before.
Blog: Bona fide sub contractors – a hard sell?
Martino D’Aliesio, lead underwriter – casualty at Ensurance, on the key questions for brokers to guide their construction clients through the complex bona fide sub contractors area.
Health firm gives brokers access to new "game changer" PMI tech platform
Health Compass has launched its digital platform giving brokers licensed access to the international private medical insurance market.
Property pricing up 9% in Q1
Insurance pricing in the UK increased by 20% in the first quarter of the year but this was down on the 22% rise in Q4 2021, according to the latest research by Marsh.
People Moves: 25 - 29 April 2022
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Amanda Blanc to co-chair Treasury’s climate transition plan taskforce
Aviva boss Amanda Blanc has been named as the co-chair of the government’s UK Transition Plan Taskforce along with John Glen, economic secretary to the Treasury.
Sam White streamlines UK businesses
Pukka and Freedom Brokers have been brought into Action 365 as the business slims structure and adopts CDL and Amazon Web Services.
Aviva calls on brokers to play key role in protecting clients from cyber risk
Aviva has urged brokers to help educate customers on how to improve resilience and ensure they have taken reasonable steps to protect themselves following alerts from government agencies that the commercial world faces an increasing risk of an online…
Car insurance prices up 4% in Q1
A 4% rise in average comprehensive car insurance premiums in the first quarter of the year has pushed the annual rate to a 2% increase, according to research by Confused and WTW.
Financial & Legal expands product range
Managing director, Karen Beales, was brought into the insurer two years ago to develop the products it offers.
FSCS pays out £7m in East West claims
Since East West Insurance Company went into administration the Financial Services Compensation Scheme has so far paid approaching £7m in valid claims costs.
Motor insurance premiums levelled off in February
The cost of car insurance has risen by 4.3% since the start of the year, Consumer Intelligence has calculated.
Zurich opens regional office for East Anglia in Chelmsford
Zurich UK has moved to strengthen its relationships with brokers by opening a regional office in Chelmsford to service the East Anglia area.
People Moves: 11 - 22 April 2022
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Flood Re launches resilience initiative
The government-backed Flood Re schemes has developed the Build Back Better scheme to help make homes more resilient against flooding.
Broker revenue falls at the AA
Revenue from broking activities fell to £100m for the year to 31 January 2022, the AA has revealed.