Liability
PIB snaps up international wholesale specialty broker Guest Krieger
The London Market broker writes specialty business mainly emanating from Israel but also from more than 30 other countries.
Blog: The opportunity in M&A insurance
There has been no shortage of mergers and acquisitions stories over the past 12 months and not just in the broking sector. Despite all the deal headlines M&A insurance has had little airtime so CFC’s Joe Perrett runs the rule over the opportunities for…
Hagerty launches motorsport insurance in the UK
The organisation is working with Gullwing Racing Insurance.
Analysis: FCA bares its teeth on residential property insurance
Martin Friel explores the likelihood of intervention by the watchdog as premiums go up in a market that has “not worked well” for more than a decade.
Analysis: Balancing risk and opportunity in the metaverse
Insurance Age spoke to industry experts to find out how the metaverse is changing the risk landscape and what opportunities it offers brokers and insurers alike.
Opinion: New year, right cover
Allianz's Helen Bryant considers how businesses have developed during Covid-19 and outlines key ways their insurance needs may have changed.
Blog: Product liability and fixed recoverable costs
Michael Samaan of Plexus law gets to grips with recent changes.
Consilium adds PI cover to asbestos scheme
The product is available to asbestos removers, demolition contractors, surveyors, general building firms, and allied trades.
Blog: Counting the cost of liability claims
The pandemic combined with Brexit is inflating the cost of liability claims, says Mark Merrix of Allianz.
MGA Fiducia launches commercial combined product
The product, which will be marketed through its broker partners, provides a range of coverages under one policy.
Insurance Age relaunch: Don't miss our product hub
Check out the website's fresh section, Product Hub, for in-depth features and content spanning 11 product lines.
Fraudulent claim value goes up but detection rates also increase
ABI data shows the average fraudulent insurance claim has now reached £12,000 as the the body praises the efforts made by insurers’ fraud investigation teams throughout the pandemic.
Superscript partners with Amazon on business insurance
The insurtech start-up says Amazon Business Prime customers will have access to covers including public liability, employers’ liability, professional indemnity, cyber, directors and officers, and office contents & equipment insurance.
FCA issues warning over broker Professional Construction Risks
The watchdog said that it appears the business “acted dishonestly” and warned customers to decline to do business with the firm.
BLW becomes registered Lloyd's broker
The wholesale broker was bought by S&G Risk Solutions last year.
CFC launches micro M&A liability product
CFC said micro M&A transaction liability is an untapped insurance market and a clear opportunity for brokers.
In-depth - regulation: Doing the right thing
New rules and the threat of reputational damage from public outcries are pushing brokers and clients to re-evaluate how they approach environmental, social and governance issues, writes Edward Murray
In-depth - regulation: Under scrutiny
Aviva’s James Johnston explains how changing attitudes and new corporate governance measures could affect companies
Insurance Hound: Most read by brokers in March and April 2021
Which topics have caught brokers’ eyes this spring?
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.
In-depth - claims: Covid-19 and employers’ liability
With most employees working from home or furloughed in lockdown, it’s been a quiet year for employers’ liability (EL) claims departments. But, while the slips and trips figures may be down, remote working and the pandemic could be triggers for some new…
Hardening market behind New Dawn Risk's UK move
CEO Max Carter and head of UK Broking Tom Malcolm discuss the Lloyd's broker's new venture and why they hope to partner with regional brokers.
New Dawn Risk targets regional brokers
The Lloyd's broker has set up a UK division in order to partner with regional providers and offer direct products.
Blog: Fleet technology in 2021 and beyond – what will I mean for you?
With an eye on the new fleet technology that businesses will be using or considering in the future to help manage risk and driving efficiencies, Steve Green asks what will the commercial motor insurance market have to come to terms with?