Products
Sector criticised for approach to sharing economy
Report outlines the insurance risks for customers active in hosting AirBnb guests due to gaps in cover.
Product review: Made for management
Seaway Insurance Consultants' Chris Howell reviews Axa Insurance's Management Liability online product
HSB unveils construction products on Acturis
Provider claims first to go live on the Acturis e-trading platform with stand-alone construction products available to brokers.
GRP-owned EPUL adds non-damage BI cover to terrorism product
Move follows Pool Re’s extension of its cover to include non-damage business interruption.
QBE launches Business Combined product on Open GI
The policy is now accessible for brokers on the Powerplace and Mobius platforms.
Ascent adds physical damage to cyber product
Product is backed by Munich Re and designed for businesses of all sizes.
Candles, craft, coffee and cover - how one broker is mixing it up to make a mark
Dr John Mitchell speaks to Jonathan Swift about his venture Wessex Business Services, an insurance broker – although not in name - with quite a few interesting side lines from scented candles to hot desking spaces.
NIG develops Brexit stock cover extension
Updated: It has been added to a number of lines following reports about companies increasing the level of stock-piling to prepare for the UK leaving the EU.
Azur launches emerging wealth home product
The provider said the offering has been designed to help brokers compete with direct writers with quote and bind taking less than two minutes.
Litigation funding and ATE product launched
The proposition is available to brokers via Sybaris Legal & IP and backed by insurer Acasta Europe.
Blog: How is the debate around cyber affecting clients?
Brokerbility’s Ashwin Mistry considers how the recent row about the quality of cyber products could be interpreted by customers.
Legal Protection Group confirms loss of Inter Hannover capacity
The legal expenses provider, which is linked to Eldon Insurance's Arron Banks, stated that new capacity would come on board “shortly”.
Product review: Get your motor runnin’
Jackie Basham, director of Be Wiser Insurance Services, reviews Frank Espinoza, LV Broker's Highway Moto Plus
Video: The insurance opportunities in technology
Principal underwriter, cyber, property and casualty, Stephen Wares, at MS Amlin outlines how the tech market is developing.
MS Amlin unveils technology combined product
Covers available include cyber, business interruption, terrorism and public liability.
ECIC launches LEI for contractors
First new product since Markel takeover.
Chubb targets media industry
Insurer focuses on middle market and multinational clients.
NMU unveils terrorism product for fleets
The insurance has been developed to recognise the changing nature of terrorist attacks.
Renovation launches product for unoccupied properties
The MGA, launched last year by former Sterling head Nicholas Cooper, has designed the cover for larger residential and commercial properties.
ERS expands agriculture portfolio
New policy covers agricultural machinery and any vehicles used at golf clubs, garden centres, local sports grounds, zoos, safari parks and attractions.
Cyber experts dispute Mactavish report
Market “utterly perplexed” by report which accused some brokers of “scaremongering” to sell products and suggested some cover did not match the needs of companies.
FCA consults on making value data compulsory
Regulator proposing to extend pilot programme to all firms and to cover most general insurance products.
Biba picks Home & Legacy for HNW scheme
Trade body lists underwriting, service, claims and e-trading benefits for members.
InsurTech Futures: Ex-AIG boss Jacqueline McNamee's C-Quence launches
Start-up MGA unveils management liability product and tech platform.