Articles by Insurance Age staff
Unicorn Underwriting launches new property division
Unicorn Underwriting, the specialist underwriting agency arm of THB group, has secured full delegated authority from Zurich Insurance to start underwriting property investors business.
Ascot lays financial foundations for further growth
Ascot Underwriting has deposited an additional $100m at Lloyd's to support its 2009 business plan.
Dual's Kilpatrick appointed executive chairman
Dual Corporate Risks has promoted managing director Russell Kilpatrick to the newly created position of executive chairman.
Brit to redomicile in the Netherlands
Brit Insurance has announced it is set to redomicile in the Netherlands as it reported a drop of over £100m in pre-tax profits to £89.2m (2007: £191.2m).
Hiscox sees £130m drop in profits
Hiscox has reported a slump in pre-tax profits of over £130m to £105.2m (2007: £237.2m) for 2008. The insurer also reported a deterioration in its combined ratio to 91.1% (2007: 85.5%) which it blamed poor investment returns.
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Insurance Age reporter Jessica Pothering discusses this week's broking headlines: Aviva's financial results; Paul Cosh's planned departure from Hero following its acquisition by the Capita Group; and former Axa CEO Peter Hubbard's move to Keoghs.
BeatThatQuote goes green
BeatThatQuote.com has announced that eco friendly insurance intermediary the Green Insurance Company has joined its panel bringing the total number of contracted motor insurers up to 62.
Novae reports £40.2m pre-tax profits for 2008
Lloyd's insurer Novae has reported a pre-tax of £40.2m for 2008 despite an estimated $40m (£28.1m) loss from Hurricanes Gustav and Ike (net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums).
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Insurance Age reporter Jessica Pothering discusses this week's broking headlines: Aviva's financial ...
Fortis pushes growth aims with board appointments
Fortis (Insurance UK) has added two independent non-executive director to its life and non-life teams as are part of the company's growth strategy in the UK.
Giles makes four new appointments
Giles has appointed Howard Pearson, retail managing director and Mark Addis, wholesaling managing director, to its board, subject to regulatory approval.
Aon aims to help companies reduce risk costs
Aon Global Risk Consulting has launched a cost reduction initiative for EMEA businesses to help reduce their cost of risk.
PB Week: There’s no escaping insurance.
It is always surprising how many different routes broker managers have taken into insurance writes Katherine Brandon, reporter, Professional Broking .
Drivers prepared to commit fraud to bring down premiums
Millions of drivers are considering taking drastic action to reduce the cost of keeping their cars on the road, according to new research from Gocompare.com.
Comparethemarket expands motor offering
Comparethemarket.com has added twelve motor insurance brands to its site.
Appointment at Groupama
Groupama has appointed Louise Welsh as key account manager for the North east region. Welsh joins th...
Appointment at Ace Europe
Ace Europe has recruited Jeff Carr as client relationship manager for its UK and Ireland major risks...
Appointment at EmberJD Insurance Brokers
EmberJD Insurance Brokers, part of the TL Dallas group, has recruited Neil Cook as manager for speci...
Appointment at DAS Legal Expenses Insurance
DAS Legal Expenses Insurance has moved Dave Massey to the legal services department to become its ma...
Appointment at Barbon Insurance Group
Barbon Insurance Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Coulson as compliance director...
Appointment at Close Premium Finance
Close Premium Finance has recruited three new members to its team following the recent takeover of K...
Appointment at Lockton
Lockton has recruited Paul Denny as a partner. Previously national sales director at Jardine Lloyd T...
Appointment at MMA Insurance
MMA Insurance has taken on Phelim Browne as its new head of marketing. Browne was formerly the UK ma...
Appointment at Liberty International Underwriters Europe
Liberty International Underwriters Europe has recruited Christopher Holborn as casualty manager, cov...