Insurance Brokers

Ecclesiastical To Target New Sectors

Ecclesiastical has been known for its knowledge and expertise in the heritage sector for decades, but in an interesting move the specialist insurer is expanding its risk appetite to include businesses in more modern properties. […]

News

Business Interruption Claims: Judgement Day

The Supreme Court has today delivered its judgment in the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA)’s business interruption insurance test case. It’s a win for the Hiscox action group and other businesses who have argued since the […]

News

FCA Judgement on Denied Business Interruption Claims

It has been a tough pandemic for lots of businesses, especially those in the hospitality sector. So when insurers refused to pay on Business Interruption, there was always going to be legal action. Here’s the […]

Insurance claims

VPS Warns Landlords; Squatters Targeting Commercial Properties

With the heat of the summer, and in the rush to make up for lost time as lockdown eases, there are signs of significant increases in squatting activity and flash illegal raves springing up across […]

Opinion

Opinion: Industry Pandemic Steering Group is a PR Sticking Plaster

Some hard-hitting comment and analysis from Mactavish – but is it time to make Business Interruption and Travel Insurance do EXACTLY what it says on the tin, even if premiums have to substantially rise? Mactavish, […]

Insurance claims

Can Facial Recognition CCTV Prevent Theft, Plus Fake Slip ‘n’ Trip Claims?

Any insurance company or broker active in commercial, property, shopping malls and many other specialised niches within insurance knows that theft is an ongoing issue. Not just the professional thieves, but sometimes there are bad […]

Insurance Brokers

Deals: SSP Teams Up With Policyfast on Broker Product Lines

SSP has formed a partnership with Policyfast, a wholesale underwriting agency offering a range of insurance products to UK brokers. Their range of products provide brokers with access to many niche areas via many of […]