Price or French butter nearly doubles in a year

The wholesale price of butter in France hit a record high in September, rocketing to 8,180 euros, compared to 4,260 euros a year earlier, as an epidemic among cows affected production.  But first, a new, common digital payment system has been launched in France, Belgium and Germany, backed by 16 major banks.  The platform, “Wero”, … Read more

Aviva opening ‘at least one’ office location before next Biba conference

After opening two offices earlier this year, Aviva’s David Martin has told Insurance Age that at least one more location will be open before the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference next year. In an interview with Insurance Age, UK & Ireland general insurance CEO Jason Storah said there was “more to come” from Aviva after … Read more

NBS seals SME capacity deal with Hadron UK

NBS Underwriting has added Hadron UK Insurance to its insurer panel, effective 1 October. Rated A- by AM Best, the insurer will be available across all SME, professional indemnity, property owners, and commercial products, complementing existing capacity.  Hadron UK, previously known as Folgate Insurance, was acquired by the Altamont-backed hybrid insurer in February. Speaking to … Read more