Commercial Lines articles – Page 8
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Allianz claims leader to exit business for new insurer
’He brings the depth of expertise and fresh thinking we need to achieve our ambitions,’ says chief executive
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P&I club announces 5% general increase in 2025/26 premiums
’Changes in established navigational routes, two major international conflicts and other geopolitical challenges have created an abnormal claims environment,’ says chair
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RSA unveils new PI product for climate consultants
’With climate, sustainability and net zero considerations growing in importance to all organisations, we believe there is strong demand and desire for this type of product,’ says UK head of PI
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New MGA officially launches with long-term capacity
’This new business will focus exclusively on addressing a significant gap,’ says chief executive
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MGA secures new three-year capacity deal as Allianz switch made
’Next year will be an exciting one for us all as we accelerate our growth in the SME market,’ says head of eTrade
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News Analysis
Greater software house collaboration could reap benefits for commercial lines eTrading
Commentators agree that software house cooperation on commercial lines digital trading is only happening in ‘pockets’, yet this teamwork could ‘provide the broking community with the tools they need to deliver an efficient but high level of service to customers’
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FM announces new chief operating officer
’He is uniquely positioned to take on the chief operating officer role and help lead FM into the future,’ says chairman
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Government announces new UK captive insurance consultation
’Insurance markets are pivotal in supporting growth,’ says chancellor
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News Analysis
Acquisitive brokers facing M&A supply shortages
As the supply of sizeable UK commercial brokerages is dramatically shrinking, acquisitors are being forced to seek targets overseas, or look at MGAs and wholesale brokers.
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Broker snaps up Allianz leader for senior role
’We are delighted to have attracted someone of her calibre, professional expertise and experience,’ says chief executive
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Howden opens new UK headquarters
’We are excited about our future here and look forward to making a meaningful impact in the region,’ says chief executive
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News Analysis
Specialist insurers lead the way as composite firms continue to suffer
Insurance DataLab looks at how commercial, personal and composite insurers have performed
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Biba boss says cyber protection gap becoming ‘even more worrying’
’It’s important to acknowledge that a significant number of businesses do not have insurance protection against a cyber attack,’ says chief executive
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Insurance provider launches new underwriting arm with veteran as chief executive
’Aligning the underwriting activities of Envelop under a single unit creates huge potential for the business,’ says appointee
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Specialist MGA secures Hiscox capacity for new proposition
The proposition has been in development for the last two years
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News Analysis
How can schemes transform brokers into ‘trusted advisors’ for UK SMEs?
Broker schemes have the potential to change insurance for SMEs from being ‘transactional’ to ‘relationship driven’ – however, chief commercial officer feels many market offerings need tech refresh first
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Broker continues acquisition spree with second purchase in a week
’This deal is a natural next step,’ says deputy chief executive
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Major rebrand announced as three brokers set to be unified
’Our vision is to create a new force in the London and international markets,’ says chief executive
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IT Interview
Georges de Macedo: Chief exec promotes five pillar plan to keep Covéa Insurance in the black
Covéa Group sends Frenchman across the Channel to spearhead British business because ‘the situation in the UK required some action’
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Zurich Municipal expands online self-serve quote journey to improve product take up
The insurer is also ‘open to exploring’ more opportunities with broker partners, says head of digital trading and partnerships