UK general insurance schemes

Schemes

Broker secures deal with commercial insurer to grow scheme

2024-10-28T10:33:00+00:00By James Cowen

’We are all about working with brokers that have niche specialisms and understand the specific covers their customers need,’ says head

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Hiscox opens new office to expand regional presence for brokers

2024-10-28T07:01:00+00:00By James Cowen

’We know brokers want quick access to our decision makers and our local footprint is an important part of that,’ says chief distribution officer

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Q&A: Ecclesiastical on practical ways for schemes brokers to kickstart business growth

2024-10-22T14:15:00+01:00By Simon McGill

Sponsored content: Simon McGill, UK schemes development manager at Ecclesiastical, surveys the landscape for schemes brokers looking to grow

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Jon Dye: Hiscox is third of way through ‘strategy for profitable growth’

2024-10-07T07:00:00+01:00By Katie Scott

UK chief executive flags ‘really good energy’ at the specialist insurer as it targets retail growth ‘between 5% and 15% at the right level of profit’ over four-year strategy duration

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Latest broker schemes data hints at ‘slightly improved’ trading period

2024-09-27T08:00:00+01:00By Yiannis Kotoulas

’While premiums have seen increases across the board, commissions have increased at multiples of this,’ explains chief executive

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Aviva announces new capacity deal with Howden

2024-09-27T06:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’This agreement demonstrates our commitment to growing our MGA, DUA and schemes portfolio,’ says chief distribution officer

News Analysis

Richard Morley: The secret behind cost pressure-busting lower classic car premiums

2024-09-19T10:36:00+01:00By James Cowen

’We still see a large percentage of our customers paying less than £100 – pretty cheap,’ says broking director

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‘New breed’ of MGAs spearheading sector growth – Xceedance

2024-09-16T11:00:00+01:00By Chantal Kapani

A hybrid fronting model for MGA capacity is gaining more traction, says head of commercial insurance and distribution

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How to take the sting out of the broker underwriting guide – Ecclesiastical

2024-09-10T14:00:00+01:00By Amanda Hone

Amanda Hone, head of schemes underwriting at Ecclesiastical, explains how a broker underwriting guide can be simplified

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IS2 reports 40% revenue growth in six months to June 2024

2024-09-04T14:00:00+01:00By Clare Ruel

’The last 18 months have exceeded all expectations,’ says managing director

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Allianz UK ‘widening distribution footprint’ for smaller brokers

2024-08-14T06:03:00+01:00By James Cowen

’We are making a lot of investment in the front end of our business,’ says chief executive

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Jo Musselle: Hiscox targets ‘new distribution deals’ with brokers as part of ‘omnichannel’ strategy

2024-08-09T07:00:00+01:00By Katie Scott

Market-wide appetite ‘to trade more in a digital way’ sees insurer commit to roll out high net worth proposition on eTrade extranet by year-end, says chief underwriting officer

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Broker announces new scheme for motorcycle club

2024-07-16T11:18:00+01:00By James Cowen

’We have worked closely with the club to create an insurance product that meets their club member’s needs,’ says partnerships director

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SRG acquires schemes broker in first move following new investment

2024-06-25T12:00:00+01:00By Chantal Kapani

’Together, we are well-positioned to further support clients across the globe,’ says director

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Broker secures new deal with insurer to expand proposition

2024-06-19T11:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’I have been looking for a long-term partner I felt we could work with to develop and grow our surgery book,’ says managing director

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How old tech is holding schemes brokers back – Ecclesiastical

2024-06-13T14:00:00+01:00By Simon Dandridge

Sponsored content: Simon Dandridge, new schemes underwriting manager at Ecclesiastical, discusses the persistent tech challenges facing schemes brokers and an innovative way forward for the sector