Commercial Lines articles – Page 82
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NewsBrokerFest 2021: Hybrid working heightens reputational risk for SMEs
Reputational risk is high on businesses’ agendas as many firms have now switched to hybrid or home working models
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NewsBrokerFest 2021: Parametric insurance provides efficiency and business resiliency – FloodFlash
The ‘most exciting’ development in parametric insurance is its use in non-damage business interruption, says broker success manager
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IT InterviewIan McCarron: Broker was ‘scared’ yet pandemic provides ‘more positives than negatives’
Despite its annual premium eroding by 65% during the Covid-19-related lockdowns, the business is now ‘on track’ to achieve 30% ahead of budget
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AnalysisBriefing: Are MGAs stealing the service limelight from insurers?
Feedback from brokers at BrokerFest 2021 highlights lagging insurer service and a greater appetite to work with MGAs in their stead – will these businesses cash in on this gift-wrapped opportunity?
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NewsBrokerFest 2021: Brokers act as ‘buffer’ to mitigate ‘appalling’ insurer service for SME risk
Providing a ‘slick service’ to SMEs is harder than ever thanks to a lack of access to technical underwriters and error-laden documentation, says broker boss
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NewsBrokers call out ‘conflict of interest’ in delayed government-backed £750m live events reinsurance scheme
Concerns over a ’conflict on interest’ has been raised by several brokers in the market
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NewsBrighton Pier Group receives £5m following Covid-linked business interruption claim
The claim relates to losses incurred to the end of June 2021
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NewsGovernment explores underwriting home insurance for flammable cladding risk
Home insurance premiums have soared from £8m to £29m in a year, according to the Association of Residential Managing Agents
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AnalysisBriefing: Unpicking industry challenges at BrokerFest 2021
On Monday, brokers will hear a pandemic case study from commercial wheels broker McCarron Coates, as well as have the option to learn about the current lay of the land in high net worth
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NewsBrokerFest 2021: Flexibility will create opportunities for insurers and brokers alike – Markel UK
Markel UK’s director of sales and marketing emphasises why insurers need to get proactive as they look to support their clients at a time of operational uncertainty
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NewsAirmic 2021: Cyber market still perceived as ‘hard’
Insurance buyers are facing rising cyber risk and insurance challenges, but are there green shoots of a market softening more generally?
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NewsBrokerFest 2021: Harbour Underwriting partners with broker for ATE solution
Harbour Underwriting is keen to partner with engaged brokers
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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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NewsMicromobility and e-scooters fall outside new claims portal criteria
Two law firms relay their concerns about micromobility and e-scooters as the new Highway Code is set to be unleashed
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NewsEcclesiastical teams up with insurtech to enhance customer and broker experience
The insurer wants to deepen its investment in technology and innovation
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NewsIndependent broker partners with ThingCo for first telematics propositions
This is the eighth broker partnership the telematics insurtech has made in 10 months
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NewsLloyd’s broker partners with Amazon Business for tailored insurance proposition
It is the only UK insurance partnership from Amazon Business
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NewsLabour backs motion to fight cladding risk scandal as professional indemnity prices soar
Insurers are showing ‘cautious willingness’ to underwrite fire safety risks on defective cladding
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NewsInsurance and construction industry must join forces to combat evolving risks – Marsh
The UK’s infrastructure growth is expected to rival China by 2030
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NewsInsurers brace for claims as CO2 shortage hits meat, beer and fizzy drinks supply chain
Zurich Resilience Solutions’ senior risk engineer says insurers can help identify vulnerabilities in firms’ supply chains to help increase resilience
