All Commercial combined articles
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News AnalysisTop earning schemes deliver brokers reliable commission growth
The largest schemes have delivered brokers reliable growth in commission over the past two years, though volatility and slumps – such as in previous fast-climber cyber liability – have been seen in other lines
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News AnalysisCommercial lines index hints that soft market may be bottoming out
‘While it is unclear when markets will harden, the decrease in rate softening is an indication that this may be starting to happen and this will be welcome news,’ says director
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NewsBrokers push for greater delegated authority as demand for bespoke and hybrid eTrading grows
’There isn’t any nuance for the wealth of experience and advice that the broker can bring in,’ says managing director
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NewsAviva to launch new digital products and modularise eTraded commercial combined offering
The eTrading product update is designed to give brokers greater flexibility and increased confidence to place larger, more complex risks online, says SME and delegated authorities managing director
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NewsPhysical resilience cannot be ignored as cyber remains primary security focus – Kroll
The dual threats of activism and war are creating a greater need for enhanced business resilience, says managing director, rather than companies continuing to narrowly concentrate on just cyber security
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NewsEcclesiastical launches into office professionals market to satisfy broker feedback
Alongside entering new markets, the insurer is ‘selectively starting to open up conversations about supporting MGAs’ in order to further facilitate business growth, says UK managing director
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News AnalysisBriefing: New war facility in Ukraine a shining example of what insurance can be
Providing the the vital protection needed to the people rebuilding a country while a war rages is perhaps the perfect example of what insurance can do
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NewsGrowing demand for risk guidance from education clients presents opportunity for brokers
’Brokers play an important role in helping education clients understand the risks they are facing,’ says customer segment director
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News AnalysisBriefing: French riots provide further evidence of the potential systemic risks of civil unrest
Violence has followed a pattern by swiftly propagating across the country and causing headaches for specialist insurers
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NewsCNA Hardy launches additional cyber cover for technology businesses
The insurer’s new product also includes first party and thid party cyber cover as standard
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NewsMGAs partner to offer scheme for landlords and retailers
The partnership will also offer emergency assistance cover to residential property owners
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NewsCFC publishes fintech insurance guide for brokers
Brokers should understand the specific risks to the ‘fast growing’ fintech sector to properly advise these clients
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NewsUIB restructures specialty division to create corporate and capital risks practice
The new practice will cater to the ‘complex environment’ that businesses must navigate, says the firm
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NewsCTP regulation provides insurers with new opportunity – CFC
Potential regulations could allow insurers to provide ‘regulatory investigation cost coverage’.
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Commercial lines brokers have ‘key role’ to play in supporting struggling hospitality clients through turbulent times
Pubs and restaurants are in a ’precarious position’ and face ’significant headwinds’ from a range of economic factors that brokers must try to mitigate as much as possible
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NewsSpecialist insurer launches bespoke scheme for sports sector via new partnership
The partnership will provide flexibility to cover sector-specific risks, says director
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NewsLloyd’s broker launches two new music and live events schemes
The insurance solutions will support freelancers and those working in the festival industry
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NewsRSA pays over £80m for UK Covid claims to date
The insurer’s chief executive for UK and international admits that ‘perfect information’ is not needed ‘to make part payments’
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NewsFormer AXA XL duo to launch speciality insurance cell
The new Guernsey-based business aims to ‘take advantage of current market conditions’
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NewsAviva sued for alleged loss of income after Covid office closure
The law firm claims that Aviva owes them money for loss of income due to the Covid-19 pandemic
