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You’ll find a whole host of useful articles, features and interviews on our NIG News page. We aim to offer useful business updates, topical thought leadership and much more. We hope you find the content offers real value.
News & Views
Rising cyber threats could be putting your clients at risk
The pandemic has created a number of opportunities for cyber criminals. See how we can help you minimise your clients’ vulnerability.
Risk Assist: helping UK businesses be more resilient
Want to help your clients manage their risk effectively? Watch to see how Risk Assist can help businesses be ready for risk.
Are rising construction costs putting your clients at risk of underinsurance?
With supply and staffing challenges leading to rising costs in the construction sector, underinsurance poses a real risk. Data from Barrett Corp & Harrington highlights that of the building insurance e-valuations it has carried out for NIG to date, 83% were underinsured, with sums insured needing to increase by an average of 63%.
Whiplash claims reforms
The government is changing the claims process for low-value motor vehicle claims, often known as whiplash claims. Here’s what you need to know…
Make trading easier with NIG eTrade
There’s more to us than meets the eye! Learn more about our eTrade proposition and how trading with NIG eTrade is straight forward in a changing market with evolving client needs.
Looking for property solutions to meet your clients’ needs? See how we can help…
There’s more to us than meets the eye! Against the backdrop of an evolving property market, our real estate team is ready and waiting to talk to brokers about risks of all sizes.
Looking for insurance solutions to meet your client’s needs? See how our Regional Trading teams can help…
There’s more to us than meets the eye! Our Regional Trading teams are ready to help you meet the ever-evolving insurance needs of your clients and work with you to find the right solutions.
Have you tried our National Trading team recently?
There’s more to us than meets the eye! Our National Trading Centre is ready and waiting to help you.
Speak to NIG at BIBA 2021
It’s almost time for BIBA 2021. We’re looking forward to catching up with our brokers virtually at this year’s event on 12 and 13 May.
NIG claims – with you every step of the way
When the unthinkable happens we are here to help your clients get back on track. Watch our animation to find out more about NIG claims.
NIG launches Professional Indemnity for our Professionals eProduct
Additional peace of mind under one policy. Our Professionals eProduct now includes optional Professional Indemnity cover.
UK Budget 2021: What it means for businesses
Chancellor Rishi Sunak used his March 2021 Budget to announce a raft of measures aimed at supporting businesses and the economy through recovery over the coming months. We take a look at some of the key announcements which will affect UK businesses.
Looking for a new Schemes partner? See how we can help
There’s more to us than meets the eye! Our Schemes trading team are working with brokers to find the best solutions for their clients. Find out more about our appetite, willingness, and capability to trade…
The Insurance Times eTrade survey for 2021 is now open
See five things to know about NIG eTrade and have your say in the survey. Your feedback is really valuable in helping us shape our eTrade offering.
Did you know Risk Assist has helpline services?
Businesses are dealing with a lot of challenges during this time. We would like to remind you there are a range of helpline services available on NIG Risk Assist offering specialist support to you, our brokers and your clients.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 26 February 2021
Following the announcements for the easing of lockdown restrictions for England and Scotland, we provide an update on how you can assist clients in preparing to reopen their businesses.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Temporarily Unoccupied Premises Update 9 February 2021
We’re providing a further update on our guidance regarding premises becoming temporarily unoccupied due to lockdown 3.0.
Brexit: Navigating the coming months
A Brexit deal may have been reached, but challenges remain for businesses as they navigate the coming months.
Your guide to escape of water during lockdown and the winter
Escape of water can cause businesses significant issues at any time, but during lockdown, when leaks may not be discovered for days, the risks are even higher. We take a look at common causes of claims and steps businesses can take to protect themselves.
All the resources you need to steer your clients through the ongoing coronavirus crisis
UK businesses still face many challenges in 2021 as a result of the pandemic, so it’s worth reminding your clients about the NIG Risk Assist COVID-19 Hub.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Interruption – Supreme Court ruling on FCA Test Case
NIG insurance policies were not included in the FCA’s test case and are not impacted by the outcome of The Supreme Court ruling on business interruption.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 8th January 2021
As we are now into a third national lockdown, we want to provide you with a further update to enable you to respond to your clients’ queries about our cover.
Sonya Bryson’s end of year message
2020 is almost over and we are all reflecting on what a year it’s been. Sonya Bryson shares her thoughts on this year and what’s ahead in 2021.
Introducing Motor Fleet
We’ve launched our new Motor Fleet product, giving you the flexibility to build a policy to meet your client’s needs. Watch to find out about the benefits.
Improved policy cover for existing policyholders – Commercial Combined Migration is coming!
From February 2021, most existing policies within the Commercial Combined suite of products, Traders Combined and Contractors Combined policies will migrate onto our new product wording, effective from the policy renewal date.
Green Cards for motor policies following Brexit
UK drivers travelling within the EU/EEA including the Republic of Ireland from 1st January 2021 will now be required to carry a Green Card.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 5 November 2020
With a second lockdown being announced, we want to give you an update so you can respond to your clients’ queries about our cover.
Adapting to a changing motor fleet market
The motor fleet sector is currently undergoing a period of significant change due to the coronavirus pandemic, the rise of electric vehicles and evolving car technology, among other disruptions. See how we are adapting our products and services to respond to the changing fleet landscape.
TheHub wins at the Insurance Times Tech & Innovation Awards 2020
We’re thrilled and very proud to have won ‘Best Insurer Extranet’ for TheHub at the Insurance Times Tech & Innovation Awards 2020.
Everything you need to know about the hardening insurance market
For the first time in over a decade we’re experiencing a hardening insurance market. We take a look at the factors behind it, what it means for brokers and how to offer value to clients.
New HR courses help clients support their staff
Find out how Risk Assist’s new HR courses could help your clients support their staff’s mental wellbeing. More important now than ever while we make our way through the pandemic.
Insurance Times Broker Service Survey 2020/2021
Every year, Insurance Times conducts its Broker Service Survey and we really value what you have to say.
Our windscreen and glass excess for Fleet and Mini Fleet is changing
Our ‘minimum’ windscreen excess will be increasing for Fleet and Mini Fleet from 1st October 2020. Here’s everything you need to know.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Interruption – FCA Test Case Result
The High Court handed down its Judgment on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Business Interruption test case on 15th September 2020. NIG policy wordings are not impacted by the Judgment.
Helping you work more efficiently – how our Property Owners eProduct has changed for residential
Helping you work more efficiently – how our Property Owners eProduct has changed for residential
Benefits of our Commercial Combined suite
Our Commercial Combined product suite includes more cover as standard, offers instant documentation and the flexibility to custom-build what your clients need.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Temporarily Unoccupied Premises Update 31 July 2020
We’ve updated our guidance regarding premises becoming temporarily unoccupied due to lockdown.
How Risk Assist is making a difference
Risk Assist is helping brokers win, retain and protect clients. Here are just a few of the ways Risk Assist is already making a difference…