Broker Expo 2024 Countdown: Neil Peters of Arch Insurance

As we count down to Insurance Age’s Broker Week, we asked our Broker Expo speakers to share some insights into the event, market issues and who are the most heavy metal people in insurance. Today, we focus on Neil Peters, VP, national director, branch network at Arch Insurance. What two or three things would help constitute … Read more

Six-year low, but 76% of UK properties still underinsured

The percentage of UK buildings underinsured has dropped to 76%, which while a six-year low is still “unacceptably high”, according to specialists. Calculations from insurance valuations provider rebuildcostassessment.com showed the decline from 81% last year and from an all-time-high of 83% recorded in 2022. However, despite the drop, underinsured properties are on average only covered … Read more

Markel launches FintechRisk+ policy – Insurance Age

Markel has launched FintechRisk+ in its second insurance policy development of the week. FintechRisk+ provides financial services and technology liability, directors and officers liability, theft and cyber protection for UK and international fintech businesses with limits up to $20m (£15.26m). The insurer said the policy also offers enhanced business interruption coverage, as well as several … Read more

Video Q&A: RSA distribution development director Laura Fox

  A year on from the NIG acquisition being announced, Laura Fox, distribution development director at RSA spoke to Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift about the integration process. The pair discuss the mutual benefits that have been realised and RSA’s progress in achieving the stated ambition of having ‘one product, one platform and one … Read more