UK general insurance CEO Adam Winslow has underlined the support of brokers following Aviva’s first-half year results. Aviva’s UK underwriting profits rose £160m for the first half of 2023, compared to £119m in the same period last year. The UK largest general insurer grew the whole UK book’s gross written premium 14% to £2.98bn (HY22: … Read more
With the UK nightlife insurance market dominated by one capacity provider, industry experts have called for more competition amid fears any scaling back or exit would have severe consequences on the sector. Insurers should step forward to help nightclubs facing an insurance crisis if one key provider scales back or steps away from the market. … Read more
As part of the Pollen Street Capital acquisition, Tradex’s capacity is growing from around £100m of gross written premium to £450m, Markerstudy group chief underwriting officer Gary Humphreys told Insurance Age. “That is the new approved business plan to the annual business level. An additional £350m over the next 12 months,” Humphreys, pictured, stated. Insurance … Read more
Hiscox has reported 4% growth in the UK for the first half of 2023. While premiums came in at $399.3m (£313.1m), down from $406.4m in the first half of 2022, stripping out the effect of exchange rates gave the increase on a constant currency basis. According to the provider there was “solid growth” in commercial … Read more
Jacqui Kelly was the architect behind Zurich’s new Club Blue proposition that offers a wide range of broker support. Appointed interim sales and distribution director last month, she tells Insurance Age how Zurich’s ‘winning culture’ will sway brokers. Jacqui Kelly has landed one of the biggest roles within an insurer. As head of sales and … Read more