WHSmith to launch insurance offering for retail customers
High street retailer WHSmith is moving into the insurance market in partnership with insurtech firm Quotall. WHSmith will launch a range of digital-first insurance products later this year, including...
View ArticleAviva reveals reasons for wedding ring claims
Wedding rings flushed down the loo, lost while kayaking and run over by a car top a list of Aviva home insurance claims from the past year, as the insurer urges couples to seek adequate protection in...
View ArticleMore Than finds e-scooter worries in UK
New research from insurer More Than shows that 40% of Brits feel more anxious when they see increasing numbers of e-scooters being used on the road, with 56% believing that e-scooters are making roads...
View ArticleZurich picks SYNETIQ for reusable vehicle parts
Zurich Insurance UK has struck a three-year deal to source reusable vehicle parts from SYNETIQ. The salvage, dismantling and vehicle recycling company will support Zurich’s push to eliminate CO2...
View ArticleSedgwick reveals 5% increase in building repair costs during Q1 2021
A 5% increase in building repair costs was evident during Q1 2021, with many manufacturers operating at reduced output as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Sedgwick quarterly review....
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Pandemic responses dominate British Claims Awards 2021
Sedgwick and Brit Insurance were among the winners at the British Claims Awards 2021 last night, capping off a ceremony in which 20 categories were closely fought. The British Claims Awards championing...
View ArticleCorporé to bring NHS digital tool for psychological treatment to injured...
Insurer-focused rehabilitation business Corporé has become the first company to provide the digital tool SilverCloud to the general insurance market. SilverCloud is a digital mental health treatment...
View ArticleVerex Group partners with Marsh on Polestar contract
Verex Group will provide branded insurance solutions to electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar, under a new contract struck in partnership with Marsh. The contract will include a range of fully...
View ArticleAllianz X to acquire majority stake in GT Motive
Allianz X has agreed to acquire a majority stake in GT Motive, a company specialising in claims, maintenance, and breakdown estimation software in 28 countries, including the UK. Allianz Group’s...
View ArticleDirect Line launches Business Tech Essentials service
Direct Line has launched a new service for business insurance customers to replace stolen or damaged essential technology within 24 hours of an approved claim. The Business Tech Essentials service,...
View ArticleTempcover and the AA partner to support short-term insurance customers
Tempcover, the short-term vehicle insurance provider, has partnered with the AA to provide its customers with breakdown cover and call-out assistance available by the hour. Rather than taking out an...
View ArticleGrowing levels of insurance claims disputes drive expansion at Fenchurch Law
Fenchurch Law has expanded its team with the appointment of Anthony McGeough as an associate following increased demand for insurance coverage dispute services across its practice areas. McGeough...
View ArticleExpress Solicitors Group turnover at record high of £31.3m
Personal injury law firm Express Solicitors has announced its best ever financial results, with group turnover up by 14% from last year to £31.3 million. Turnover for Express Solicitors was up from...
View ArticleZurich and AIUA sign £105m five-year deal
Zurich has signed a new long-term agreement with AIUA, a specialist underwriter for agricultural and farm insurance. The five-year deal with AIUA which forms part of The Ardonagh Group, is worth £105...
View ArticleHowden reveals near €50m cost of Covid-19 footballer absence
Insurance broker Howden has revealed that football clubs in Europe’s top five men’s leagues suffered rising costs from player absences and earlier peaks in injury occurrence due to Covid-19 last...
View ArticleTicker and Abacai Group partner to extend capacity and enhance pricing...
Telematics insurtech Ticker has teamed up with Abacai Group to increase its capacity and introduce new levels of pricing sophistication ahead of a planned expansion. Ticker is rolling out its black...
View ArticleSuperscript to deliver insurance solutions on Amazon Business
Business insurance specialist Superscript has teamed up with Amazon to provide tailored insurance for small businesses and sole traders. The service will be delivered through Business Prime, the...
View ArticleMinster Law to acquire Irwin Mitchell’s fast-track personal injury business
Minster Law has agreed to acquire Irwin Mitchell’s back book of fast-track road traffic accident (RTA), employer liability (EL) and public liability (PL) injury claims. The agreement with Minster Law...
View ArticleOp Tutelage encourages 150k+ uninsured motorists to drive insured
Op Tutelage, a national policing initiative where police forces issue advisory letters to drivers that appear to have no motor insurance, has encouraged more than 150,000 motorists to drive insured....
View ArticlePen Underwriting acquires Manchester Underwriting Management
Pen Underwriting has acquired Manchester Underwriting Agencies and its wholly owned subsidiary, Manchester Underwriting Management (MUM), for an undisclosed sum. Established in 2010 as a specialty...
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