All articles by Harriet Scott – Page 15
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News AnalysisIn Focus: How important is it for insurance to move beyond indemnity and into risk mitigation?
Although indemnifying policyholders following an insured event is the principal premise of insurance, insurers, brokers and MGAs alike are taking greater interest in risk mitigation and prevention strategies to help nip claims in the bud - but how prevalent is this trend and in what lines of business is it ...
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NewsBiba 2025: The real challenge with MGAs is building longevity to 'reduce volatility'– Lockton’s Clarissa Franks
A ‘six-month lag’ while MGAs review broker collaboration opportunities with capacity partners is ’deeply problematic’, says broker’s head of UK P&C retail
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NewsZurich UK appoints youngest ever regional head
’Her strong leadership, fresh perspectives and external broker relationships are the perfect combination of skills to fulfil our growth strategy,’ says head
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NewsBrown and Brown-owned broker network appoints new operations director
’He is a hugely experienced change and transformation agent, with an instinct for what brokers need,’ says chief executive
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NewsCFC expands CPR coverage into technology specific products
The benefits of integrated CPR coverage will protect ‘critical personal data’ against cyber attacks, says deputy chief underwriting officer
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NewsMGA inks deal to provide farmers and estate managers with risk management app
’Farmers can benefit from both effective risk management but also crucially, business resilience and efficiency,’ says head
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NewsPolicy Expert partners with GoCardless to streamline pet insurance payments
‘As a forward-thinking insurer, we are always looking for ways to make our customers’ lives easier,’ says head of product
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NewsBiba 2025: Commercial market is ‘changing more rapidly’ than ever before – Allianz’s Nick Hobbs
’The market is changing more rapidly than I’ve ever seen in my career. It’s moving in a different direction at a rate of knots,’ says chief distribution officer
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NewsAviva partners with CyberCube to enhance cyber risk management
Aviva says it is the first insurer to integrate this into its exposure management strategy on a recurring basis
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NewsBiba 2025: Extinction Rebellion target conference for third year
’Biba needs to decide if ‘A New Era’ means floods, fires, heat waves and climate chaos, or one where brokers refuse to cover carbon bomb projects,’ says protester
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NewsGallagher appoints new non-executive director
‘I am very much looking forward to joining Gallagher and working with its executive team to help the business continue to excel,’ says appointee
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NewsInefficient prioritisation by insurers harming broker response times
‘Insurers working in date order when looking to manage their workloads and resources is a problem for the industry,’ says chief executive
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NewsMarkel launches clinical trials product to support global research
‘We look forward to supporting innovation in the life science industry by continuing to deliver effective risk transfer solutions for future lifesaving treatments,’ says senior underwriter
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NewsAventum-owned broker appoints new chief claims officer
‘Having worked with some of the world’s top underwriting firms, I’m excited to transition into the broking space,’ says new appointee
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NewsEx-Howden manager among two senior hires at Manchester-based specialist broker
’They are very important additions to our team, bringing lots of experience and enhancing our capabilities,’ says chief executive
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NewsAxa UK expands personal lines presence as new partnership launched
’This is just the beginning and I look forward to exploring the opportunities this partnership will bring,’ says chief executive
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NewsPeter James Insurance partners with vintage sports car club
‘We’ve worked closely with the club to develop a bespoke scheme designed to fulfil vintage sports-car owners’ needs,’ says partnerships director
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NewsEarnix joins Biba to support UK brokers
‘Joining Biba as an associate member underscores our commitment to the UK insurance broker community,’ says head
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NewsBiba announces Markel as official partner
‘This partnership reflects our commitment to providing exceptional value and support to brokers, helping them navigate the evolving needs of their clients,’ says UK marketing director
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NewsAllianz to underwrite motor LEI products for new partner
‘We believe the Allianz passion for good customer service reflects our own ethos and look forward to progressing our partnership,’ says managing director
