In Briefs

Flock launches drone fleet product

It is being launched to UK-based companies with liability limit of up to £25mn ($31.3mn).

Nexus hires new CEO of European ventures from Ardonagh

Marc van der Veer will help continue the strategy of buying niche European specialty MGAs.

Aspen appoints Lloyd’s oversight manager as corporate development director

Joshua Brekenfeld will report directly to Aspen chairman and CEO Mark Cloutier.

Allstar MGA recruits Metromile underwriter

Texas-based Aspen MGA has brought on board Melody Johnson as director of underwriting.

Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation raises £125,000 at charity ball

The money will fund charities focussing on education and social mobility.

Lloyd’s Neal speaks to car makers about driverless cover: report

CEO John Neal predicts a fundamental change in the provision of motor insurance within five years.

WR Berkley recruits Spragg to lead Berkley Select

Spragg joins the carrier from consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal, and fills a role previously held by Joseph Shores.

Markel pegs UK tech sector insurance spend at £150mn

The premium total is a tiny slice of the £184bn the digital tech sector contributed to the UK GDP in 2017.