Insurer
Broking break: Risky Business
We encounter the worst case of whiplash ever seen in this month's cartoon
News analysis: Industry calls for action after whiplash reforms delayed
Insurers promise they’re “not going quiet” as Ministry of Justice delays compensation reforms
Aviva hires Patrick Tiernan as CFO
Tiernan replaces Colm Holmes who took over the CEO role of the UK GI business in June.
Five reasons a Bluefin sale could see Axa avoid another denial headache
The recent speculation that Marsh was in talks with Axa over a deal to buy its broking arm Bluefin has raised the very real possibility that one of the longest running insurance sagas of recent years could be over.
Small rise in revenue for Axa UK & Ireland
Insurer posts 1% revenue rise for the first nine months of 2016.
Webinar: Attracting and retaining talent in broking
How can the broking sector make talented graduates aware of the fulfilling and varied career opportunities the industry has to offer? This webinar explores whether brokers are doing enough to attract the highest calibre people and how they can develop…
RSA creates 200 jobs in Peterborough
The roles will be created over 12 months at its Peterborough contact centre.
Opinion: Allianz's Nick Hobbs on insurer relationships
Commitment, trust and empathy: Local knowledge and working in close proximity to clients should help to build relationships between insurers and brokers, explains Nick Hobbs
Profitability "ahead of expectations" says RSA
Insurer posts rise in UK and Ireland net written premiums for the first nine months of the year.
Go Compare lists on stock exchange
Esure completes the demerger of the comparison site.
Gable seeking solvent run-off solution
Liechtenstein insurer says it wants a solution led by its management and assisted by an A-rated insurer.
Market moves November 2016: Recruitment resurgence
Brokers are slowly starting to make a comeback when it comes to recruiting new staff, but insurers are still in the lead when judged by quantity of news in the people moves department.
News analysis: Due diligence to the fore in unrated insurer debate
Biba plans to launch assessment tool for brokers
InsurTech Futures: Human rights group attacks Admiral’s Facebook insurance plan
Insurer's app to use social data from young drivers to offer discounted insurance.
CII launches strategic manifesto
Manifesto sets out roadmap for next five years and follows an internal review.
Markel buys Galleon MGA
The London managing general agent specialises in marine PI and cargo liability.
Power hour: Delivering D&O
With only a quarter of small businesses buying directors’ and officers’ (D&O) cover, our panel of experts discuss how to sell it to SMEs and what the industry can do to promote best practice
Enterprise deficit up to £96m
Liquidator’s report for Gibraltar court reveals that insolvency level is worse than originally thought.
Zurich UK publishes GI claims data
Insurer says it has paid out £1bn in the first six months of 2016 with 70% of that going on general insurance claims.
Opinion: Tony Cornell on equal opportunities
Why do so few women get to the top? The Top 100 Independent Brokers supplement shows only two commercial lines brokers have women in charge. Tony Cornell asks why
Brendan McCafferty joins Axa as insurance CEO
Former CEO of Flood Re will report to Amanda Blanc.
Biba welcomes flood action plan
Trade body highlights importance for SMEs to be flood resilient.
Government and insurance industry launch flood protection plan
Plan to help property owners and businesses protect themselves against flooding.
Gibraltar regulator to investigate "deep and serious" Enterprise concerns
The regulator said it has “reason to believe that it may have been significantly and consistently misled about Enterprise’s true financial position”.