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Biba 2025: Ecclesiastical sets sights on £500m GWP for UKGI arm
’There’s no specific timeframe, but we’re focusing on broadening our appetite and commerciality,’ says managing director
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Commercial broker announces two new deals ahead of launching in UK
The broker will launch as an appointed representative next month
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MGA partners with Partners& to enhance claims services
‘We’re setting the standard for how commercial claims are handled,’ chief executive says
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MGA secures new capacity for public sector leasehold market
’We look forward to engaging with clients and their advisors over the coming months,’ says head
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Leeds-based duo launch new broker
’I now have the opportunity to work closely with my childhood friend and it’s a dream come true,’ says co-founder
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UK government’s housing expansion plans has industry nervous for flood risk impact
Recent storms coupled with the Labour government’s plan to build 1.5 million homes by the next parliament – a target set by prime minister Keir Starmer in October 2023 – gives the insurance industry pause for thought around balancing flood risk management, property insurance and demand for housing
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Briefing: Continued flood risk brings possible property protection gap to the forefront
A new protection gap between insured and uninsured property losses, driven by flooding in the UK, means it is more important than ever for brokers to be proactive when supporting clients
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Briefing: Is underinsurance onus pushed onto policyholders to address?
Strategic planning director says it is policyholders’ ‘responsibility’ to ascertain building valuation information to avoid underinsurance, but is there an implication that brokers are not doing enough here?
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Home insurance premium uptick slows – but figures remain elevated
’The slowing rise of home insurance premiums should certainly be welcome news for UK households,’ says commercial director
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Aviva 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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Flood Re urges government to invest £1bn annually in flood defences
’We must continue to mitigate the damage caused by flooding to ensure the insurance market has the ability to provide affordable cover to those at risk,’ says director of communications and transition
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Allianz detected £157.24m in fraudulent claims in 2024
’Insurance fraud is a serious problem that pushes up the cost of policies for honest consumers and adds to insurers’ costs,’ says director of fraud
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Flood Re inks new deal to boost resilience in Scotland
’Flood resilience isn’t just a technical term – it’s a lifeline for communities,’ says interim chief executive
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Broker insurtech partnership launches Ukrainian commercial property reinsurance facility
’As Ukraine continues to navigate the devastating impacts of war, we recognise the significant role of the insurance industry in supporting Ukraine’s economic regrowth,’ says chief executive and founder
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MGA signs multiyear capacity deal for property owners and commercial combined
’We’re confident it will continue to deliver strong results and the kind of underwriting discipline and risk selection we expect from our partner,’ says insurer’s head of retail
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JMG Group-owned broker announces new office and senior hires
’This is a superb opportunity for us to grow the business,’ says managing director
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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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As escape of water claims rise, brokers can mitigate SME risks – Travelers
Sponsored content: Dan Edge, portfolio manager for SME property owners insurance at Travelers, discusses the significant risk of escape of water in mixed commercial and residential properties – and how brokers can help clients minimise their exposures
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Insurer launches construction practice for UK and Ireland
’We have a large, dedicated team of experts across the country who understand that construction clients have multiple and varied insurance needs,’ says regional tech lines manager
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