Global insurance trends

US News: Gallagher Acquires McConnell-Manit Insurance Services

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of McConnell, Manit & Trout Insurance Services, LLC (MMT). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established in 2013, MMT is a full-service property/casualty broker with a […]

News

Budget 2020 – Updated: Rishi Dishes Up £600bn Investment, Plus £330bn Extra

Updated 17.03.2020. Chancellor announces £330 billion extra in support for individuals and business. Small traders can access grants up to 10K SMEs can apply for grants up to 25K Three month mortgage break for homeowners […]

News

Survey Reveals How Drivers Add to Risks for UK Roadworks Staff

A surprising poll of UK adults carried out by YouGov on behalf of Re-flow found that a massive 35% of people have witnessed another motorist driving carelessly or dangerously past roadworks in the last 12 […]

Insurance claims

PI Cover in Construction Sector Set to Rise, Says CECA Report

The cost of PI insurance will be a major challenge for contractors in 2020, according to research published today by the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA). In recent months CECA members have reported spiralling costs […]

Liability/Casualty

ECIC Calls For Increased Awareness of Safety in Construction Sector

ECIC, the specialist insurer for electrical and mechanical contractors, is urging insurers and brokers who service the UK’s construction industry to put greater focus on supporting health and safety practices amongst contractors.  The Latest Health […]

InsureTech

US News: TrustLayer Launches Automated Cert Verification Platform

TrustLayer (TrustLayer.io), an insurtech startup, has come out of stealth mode and announced the launch of an automated insurance verification platform.  Today, the company also announced a partnership with the top residential construction network, Builder […]

Insurance claims

Trades Insurance: Tool Thefts From Vans Soars by 55%, Says ECIC

The cost of insurance claims for theft of tools from vans have increased by more than half – 55% – in the past year according to analysis by ECIC, the specialist insurer for the building […]

Global insurance trends

US News: Next Insurance Now Covering 1000 Lines, Launching SME Liability

Next Insurance, the leading digital insurance company for small businesses, announced today that it now supports over 1,000 classes of business (CoBs) across the country including Contracting, Construction, Consulting, Fitness, Cleaning, Beauty, Therapy, Entertainment, Education, […]