Posted on 12 03 2020 by adam.pickering
Business Continuity Planning Update
Considering the recent global outbreak of Coronavirus, we want to provide you with a short update on the steps we are taking to ensure that we can continue to support you and your policyholders, whilst keeping ERS employees safe. The nature of this situation means that our approach can change at any time – you can stay up to date by signing up to receive emails or following us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Read more >Posted on 10 03 2020 by adam.pickering
Will the auto repair sector see a delayed response to Covid-19?
The spread of Covid-19, better known as coronavirus, has dominated the news agenda for well over a month now, with many economists now turning their attention to the macroeconomic damage that will be caused by the outbreak.
The automotive sector looks particularly vulnerable due to its heavy reliance on the Chinese manufacturing industry and, since Jaguar Land Rover admitted that it was resorting to flying electronic parts into the UK in suitcases due to supply chain shortages, we’ve been getting enquiries from brokers concerned about how the UK auto repair industry may be affected by the virus.
Read more >Posted on 05 03 2020 by adam.pickering
From crushed sedans to blown-up sportscars, Bond better have decent insurance
This week cinemagoers, auto enthusiasts and no doubt many of our brokers will have heard the disappointing news that the new James Bond movie, ‘No Time To Die’, has been postponed for seven months due to the ever-growing impact of coronavirus. Fortunately, Alan Bradbury, Licensed to Underwrite at ERS, is here to save the day sharing the Bond cars we remember best...
Read more >Posted on 27 02 2020 by adam.pickering
ERS post premium up 9% and profit of £13.9m
ERS, the specialist motor insurer, has announced a record profit of £13.9m since it was bought by Aquiline in 2013.
Read more >Posted on 26 02 2020 by adam.pickering
In Conversation with Alan Bradbury: Underwriting the Classics
We recently sat down with Alan Bradbury, ERS Senior Underwriter for bespoke motors and a self-professed petrol-head, to chat about 2020 market trends. Alan tells us about the latest in classic car investment patterns, the impact of social influencers on buying trends and the vehicles he thinks are most likely to become future classics.
Read more >Posted on 26 02 2020 by adam.pickering
Why our SCV product could scrub-up well for window cleaners this summer
Mitul Malkan, ERS Commercial Product Manager, salutes the unsung heroes of the (fleeting) British summer, window cleaners, and their very particular insurance needs.
Read more >Posted on 22 01 2020 by Ryan Hayes
Insuring car collections made easy with ERS experts
Times may change, vehicle designs may evolve, car manufacturers may rise and fall, and purchasing patterns may shift, but one of the enduring truths of the motor industry is that everyone loves a good car collection.
Read more >Posted on 22 01 2020 by kelly.carey
Introducing Rhiannon Hall, Agriculture Team Leader at ERS
Two and a half years ago, we launched a dedicated team to support brokers working across the UK’s busy and diverse agriculture sector. Based in Swansea, the team delivers fast, expert advice on new business, renewals, MTAs and claims, and we recently sat down with our new team leader Rhiannon Hall to hear about her priorities for the year ahead, and why she thinks it’s so important for the team to have a genuine passion for agriculture…
Read more >Posted on 22 01 2020 by adam.pickering
Introducing Ian Smedley, our Regional Development Manager for the South East
At ERS we’re proudly broker-focused, and that means serving the needs of brokers wherever they’re based in the UK. To that end, we have a team of regional motor insurance experts throughout the country, making sure we give our brokers the face-to-face support they need. We recently caught up with one of the team, Ian Smedley, to hear about the latest from the Kent, Sussex, London and Essex market.
Read more >Posted on 14 01 2020 by adam.pickering
ERS Opinion - Motor Premiums in 2020
In November 2019, Ernst & Young analysed the performance of the UK motor market and summarised that, whilst 2017 and 2018 were the first two consecutive years of profit for the motor insurance market in the last 40 years, their view was that in 2019, many insurers hadn’t increased their rates enough to cover claims inflation.
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