ESG
Allianz reveals £32m December freeze hit and CEO Holmes predicts rate hikes to continue
Allianz Holding has revealed the impact of the winter weather on its bottom line, as CEO Colm Holmes forecast that the Q3 and Q4 rating hikes would continue into 2023.
Brit-owned Ki doubles GWP in second year of trading to almost £700m
The Brit-owned algorithmically driven Lloyd’s syndicate Ki has more than doubled its gross written premium to $834.1m (£698.6m) in 2022 – its second year of trading, reporting a combined operating ratio of 99.4%.
FCA calls for firms to do more on ESG
The Financial Conduct Authority has stressed that businesses must continue to adapt their priorities to meet the changing environmental needs for a more sustainable world.
Allianz Commercial greens fleet policies in revamp
Allianz Commercial has refreshed its fleet policies to reduce repair times and prescribe the fitting of green parts.
Biba reveals ‘Managing Risk – Delivering Stability’ theme for 2023 manifesto
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has set out its agenda for 2023 with the launch of its manifesto titled ‘Managing Risk – Delivering Stability’ containing 37 commitments and 32 calls to action.
Cost-of-living crisis to place additional regulatory focus on market
DAC Beachcroft has published its predictions for 2023, which touches on the impending implementation of the Consumer Duty and what the Financial Conduct Authority will expect of the insurance industry during the cost-of-living crisis.
Aviva enters offshore wind insurance market
Aviva has extended its renewable energy insurance offering into the offshore wind market.
Lawyers urge brokers to be vigilant about their own E&O
Law firm RPC has warned brokers to be vigilant about their own errors and omissions, and to stay on top of documentation against a backdrop of customers potentially opting for cheaper, but less protective insurance, in the cost-of-living crisis.
Review of the Year 2022: Neil Campling, executive chairman, Verlingue
In the latest part of Insurance Age's review of the year Neil Campling, executive chairman, Verlingue offers his reflection on 2022 and predictions for the next 12 months
Allianz makes ESG push on independent brokers
Allianz has urged small independent brokers to think about their ESG initiatives and make changes to reduce their carbon footprint.
FCA reveals ESG committee line-up
The Financial Conduct Authority has established an environmental, social and governance advisory committee to help the regulator execute its ESG-related responsibilities.
Headline makers: December 2022
The key stories from the past month all in one place.
Chaucer launches new ESG ‘scorecard’
Chaucer has rolled out an initiative to measure the environmental, social and governance performance of clients and business partners.
Sheldon Mills insists that ‘we must not lose sight’ on diversity and inclusion
The Financial Conduct Authority’s Sheldon Mills has urged the industry to do more on ensuring diverse representation and inclusive cultures.
ABI publishes new Blueprint to help improve diversity and inclusion
The Association of British Insurers has published a new Blueprint which sets out a multi-year strategy and work plan to improve diversity, equity and inclusion across the insurance and long-term savings industry.
MD of AbbeyAutoline urges brokers to pledge their commitment to D&I
Managing director of AbbeyAutoline, Julie Gibbons, has called on brokers to formalise their policies and pledge their commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Q&A: Joanne Marriott – president of Nottingham Insurance Institute
Joanne Marriott has been part of the Nottingham Insurance Institute for 20 years. Elected president in 2021 Marriott was re-elected for a further year in 2022. In an exclusive Q&A with Insurance Age she tackles insurer service, attracting talent to the…
Zurich becomes GAIN’s first Industry Transformer member
Zurich Insurance has become the Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment and Neurodiversity’s first Industry Transformer member.
Atlanta claims UK first with Plain Numbers roll out
Atlanta, claims to have become the first organisation in the UK to have key customer high volume communications certified by social enterprise, Plain Numbers.
In Depth extra: Not a fleeting thought - how the insurance market is catching up on EV
Although the fleet market is still lagging behind the private car space when it comes to the adoption of electric vehicles, Lauren Ingram discovers change is inevitable.
Headline makers: November 2022
The key stories from the past month all in one place.
Newbie News: Capsule
CEO Thomas Wynne tells Insurance Age how he went from being managing director at Kingsbridge to starting an insurance partner for high growth start-ups, Capsule
Blog: Why the menopause is everyone’s responsibility
Ahead of World Menopause Day on 18 October, Matt Munro, of telematics broker Igo4, discusses the importance of a strategy to manage menopause in the workplace, and why it’s just as important to include men in the conversation as it is women.
Products: October 2022
Product launches including cover for electric vehicles, carbon credit insurance, the media and entertainment sector and private clients.