The Chartered Insurance Institute has reported a mean gender pay gap of 14.8% for 2021, down from 16.3% the previous year. Its mean gender pension gap was 7.4% in 2021 compared with 17.4% in 2020. The CII said its mean ethnicity pay gap was 25.4% in 2021, the first time it has reported this figure.

H&H Insurance Brokers has partnered with Aviva to launch Farm Complete, which is aimed at the agricultural sector and is part of the broker’s new ‘Distinction’ range of products being brought to the market over the coming months. HHIB operates across the North of England, the Scottish Borders and Wales.

Law firm DAC Beachcroft, in conjunction with cross border claims representative InterEurope UK, has warned insurers to be more vigilant when dealing with claims linked to accidents in the UK made against foreign-registered vehicles, particularly heavy good vehicles.

Joint government and insurance industry body Flood Re is touring flood-prone cities in the UK to highlight the resilience measures that residents and businesses can instal to mitigate against the risks of increased flooding.

Law firm Arch Law has established Arch Fleet, which is a service to help fleet operators improve their risk profile, remain compliant and educate drivers and company management about road risks and better driving habits. The service has been developed by Charlotte Le Maire (pictured), who was previously head of criminal motor defence at DAC Beachcroft.

Financial and Legal Insurance has launched a new legal expenses insurance scheme for foster carers, which will be distributed by London market broker Circle Insurance Services to its Gloucester-based broker Cass Stephens. The product offers legal expenses and loss of earnings cover.