Property
Broking Break: Shakespeare style
As the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death approaches Ageas takes us through the playwright and poet's non-standard household insurance needs.
One Commercial launches unoccupied property cover
The new product will be provided to a limited number of independent brokers as One Commercial plans a range of new products.
CLS merges with Conveyancing Risk Solutions
Property specialists Conveyancing Liability Solutions (CLS) to merge with CRS.
AA launches insurance company
Company targets 250,000 policies beginning with motor while home is to be added in due course.
PwC predicts “mixed” household premiums after floods
Competition in household will see premiums drop in 2016 with commercial premiums falling as motor rises following impact of flooding and petrol price reductions.
Ageas reveals new property owners scheme
Scheme is launched together with Pii Underwriting Agency and available to UK buy-to-let property owners, lessees and mortgagees.
Deloitte predicts 108% industry ratio for personal home insurance
Advisory firm expects first industry loss since 2007.
Flooding costs could push industry COR above 100%, says Fitch
Specialists say impact is unlikely to affect the ratings of insurers.
Axa launches residential landlord policy
New policy offers building cover up to £1m.
Video: Expertise A-Z: Q&A with John Dunn
The London property market is experiencing high levels of competition at the moment with lots of brokers and insurers seeking business and striving to provide the best service and products possible.
Expertise from A-Z: Safe as houses
Overseas investment in London has meant high and stable property prices. How can insurers stay in touch in such a competitive arena?
IIG reveals non-standard property owners product
Incorporated Insurance Group (IIG) has focused on the rented sector by introducing a non-standard property owners insurance product for landlords.
Expertise from A-Z: London property deals stacking up
The diverse scope of overseas clients requires greater communication than ever between insurer, broker and investor.
IIG tackles non-standard business for landlords
MGA claims that ‘vanilla’ products in the market are not delivering for the niche needs of brokers’ clients.
Ageas results "solid", says Andy Watson
CEO says claims inflation in motor will be a challenge going forward.
Home insurance profits – too good to last?
The home insurance market could be facing a rude awakening, says Tony Cornell
Post Q&A video: Legal indemnity insurance
Legal indemnity insurance is often seen as an enigma by brokers and customers alike. In this video, Dave Carey, head of real estate, Zurich, sheds light on the main features of legal indemnity coverage, how it can speed up property transactions and…
Former Towergate-owned Folgate returns to underwriting
Run-off insurance company to open for business again following purchase by APC Underwriting last year.
Ace launches package policy for UK businesses
Insurer says policy was designed after feedback from brokers.
No room for lower premiums in household, says Holweger
MD for intermediated business at Legal & General says insurer wants to expand its buy-to-let broker distribution channels.
Insurance revenue down but profit up at L&G
Operating profit surges by 36% for the first six months of the year.
Dual buys Oliva Underwriting
Hyperion-owned firm says deal will enhance construction and commercial offering to brokers.
Gallagher set for court date in case versus Alex Skriptchenkov and Portsoken
Case involves property-focused Agent Assure.
Deloitte: Connected homes to revolutionise household market
Firm warns insurers of potentially tricky times ahead.