Schemes
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Jon Dye: Hiscox is third of way through ‘strategy for profitable growth’
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
’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
’This agreement demonstrates our commitment to growing our MGA, DUA and schemes portfolio,’ says chief distribution officer
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Richard Morley: The secret behind cost pressure-busting lower classic car premiums
’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
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
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
’The last 18 months have exceeded all expectations,’ says managing director
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Allianz UK ‘widening distribution footprint’ for smaller brokers
’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
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
’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
’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
’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
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
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Q&A: Hiscox on the art of crafting a scheme
Sponsored content: Dianne Lewis, head of medical malpractice at Hiscox, discusses the importance of targeted expertise when putting together schemes
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Insurers turning to MGAs for underwriting expertise as partnerships ‘flourish’
’Being more nimble and agile and the removal of traditional processes make MGAs a natural choice,’ says chief executive
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Signs of softening market in mixed bag results of broker schemes earnings
Insurance Times picks out the best and worst performing broker schemes using data provided by software provider SchemeServe
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Partners& appoints new managing partner for schemes
’I’m thrilled with the opportunity I have ahead of me,’ says appointee
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Ecclesiastical launches new schemes portal for brokers
’We’ve made some fantastic steps towards growing our schemes book and have ambitious plans to do even more going forward,’ says director
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Hiscox appoints UK head of schemes
’Schemes is central to our growth ambitions and I’m confident the team will continue to thrive,’ says UK chief distribution officer
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Biba 2024: Aviva keen to boost broker scheme partnerships and back niche MGAs
The insurer has previously ‘been reasonably light on’ building capacity relationships with brokers and MGAs, says portfolio director
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