Event insurance
Allianz recruits from Hiscox for new mid-market boss
Allianz Commercial has appointed Rob Carslake as its new head of London region for mid-market.
Interview: Julian Hucks, Starpeak founder on diversification and offering a personal touch
Julian Hucks, founder and managing director at Starpeak Insurance Solutions, originally SportsCover Direct, used the growth of the internet to build the company.
Broker Expo 2023: Brokers urged to discuss imminent new terrorism laws with their customers
Brokers are being urged to discuss imminent new laws safeguarding people and customers from terrorism.
Video Q&A: Rob Carslake, head of event insurance, Hiscox UK
As events rebound in number and scale post-Covid Rob Carslake, head of event insurance, Hiscox UK, caught up with Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift to discuss the opportunities for brokers.
Blog: Three event insurance trends not to be ignored in 2024
From civil commotion to climate change and changes in the duty of protection, event organisers and their brokers have a lot to consider when placing insurance next year. Rob Carslake, head of event insurance, Hiscox UK, offers some guidance to those…
London-based 1783 Group joins Brokerslink
Brokerslink has added sports, music and entertainment contingency broker 1783 Group to its network.
Government extends Production Restart Scheme
The £500m scheme developed to help the film and TV industry get cover following coronavirus was launched in July 2020.
Tysers launches fresh entertainment schemes
The two products, Tysers Freelancers and Tysers Elite, are designed to better reflect the new live events landscape and provide cover for clients who work in the entertainment industry.
Biba launches scheme for media and entertainment sector
The scheme has been developed alongside Yutree Underwriting.
Government finally delivers £750m event insurance scheme
The industry was forced to cancel a raft of events including Glastonbury Festival, Boomtown and Womad after insurers backed away and the government dragged its feet on delivering alternative cover.
Blog: Rebuilding business in the events sector
The UK is tentatively opening up with a concert pilot taking place in Liverpool this weekend. Here CFC's Matt Helm considers how the insurance industry can help event operators to get back up and running.
MPs call on government to assume contingent liability for live events
A number of planned events, such as the festival Boomtown, have already been cancelled due to lack of cover as pressure mounts on the government to step in.
Luker Rowe and HIA International join Clear
Clear Group now handles £225m in gross written premium.
Pressure mounts on government to underwrite live events
Broker-led group pushes for more support as March deadline for festivals to get insurance looms.
Brokers push government to cover Covid-19 event insurance gap
Without backing as soon as possible events will be unable to take place over the summer as broker calls for £200m support package.
Beazley launches cancellation cover for virtual events
Provider predicts virtual events will continue after Covid-19 lockdown eases.
CFC unveils solution for event organisers
MGA says package allows organisers to protect the financial investment of their event.
Least and most profitable scheme lines revealed
Data from SchemeServe has highlighted the best performing schemes in its inaugural Schemes Premium Index.
Beazley launches event cancellation product
New policy is aimed at charities.
In-depth: All events great and small
Event insurance could be a big growth area for brokers, whether it’s a village fête or an arena tour, but how do you break into the sector? Edward Murray finds out
Hiscox buys specialist broking business Event Assured
All staff will remain in the business.