Insurer
LV COR improves to record 96.1% in 2014
Operating profit grows 14% to £92m.
Axa launches e-traded commercial combined
Product targets clients with turnover of up to £5m.
Hastings set for £1bn sale, reports
A sale could lead to Goldman Sachs relinquishing its holdings in the provider.
Profits down at esure
Provider reports drop in GWP for 2014.
Barbon in private equity deal
Deal expected to close before the end of June.
CII launches apprenticeship guide
Organisation says apprenticeships are key to attract new talent to the industry.
Former RSA Ireland CEO 'blames decisions on colleagues'
Philip Smith will put forward case for constructive dismissal at tribunal this week.
Going for growth digital edition: Angel Underwriting
Gary Green reveals Angel Underwriting’s expansion of its online offering with a contingency product.
Rural Insurance revamps motor products
Agricultural insurer moves its motor business from Ageas to Catlin.
Pen Underwriting rolls out single Toba
Business states the agreement enables brokers to deal with 10 MGAs as a single underwriting entity.
Cheltenham charity bets: The insurance tipsters
Tune in each day for our top racing tips from readers and see how we get on for charity in the Axa Business Choice Stakes.
Brokers gear up for driverless cars
Industry weighs up the potential impact of autonomous cars on the motor insurance market
Support remains strong for under-pressure Das
Brokers largely positive over legal expenses insurer as new chief hopes for resolution "as fast as possible"
Seven tech tools for digital insurance professionals
James York takes us through some of the best digital tools for brokers.
Openness prevails but what is open data?
Clifford McDowell, founder of Doorda, explains why brokers and insurers need to join the open data revolution.
Matthew Wilson new CEO of Travelers Europe
Wilson promoted from COO position and succeeds Sean Genden.
Direct Insurance London Market launches scheme with Hiscox
Specialist Lloyd's broker says scheme offers cover for recycling and waste management businesses.
Axa launches digital tool for risk management
Brokers will be able to use the tool to help clients who have policies with the insurer.
Aviva UK & Ireland profit rises to £499m in 2014
COR also improves to 94.9% from 97.2% the previous year.
Aviva achieves best COR in eight years
Insurer posts group COR of 95.7% and revenue of £1.4bn in 2014 results.
Admiral cites Google for drop in Confused's profit to £15.8m
Admiral Group has reported that its UK aggregator Confused.com saw a drop in pre-tax profit to £15.8m in 2014 (2013: £21.7m).
Two hundred Belfast-based Ageas Retail jobs at risk
Firm enters 90 day consultation period with staff over office closure.
Holweger sees “huge opportunities” with brokers for L&G
Provider chief hails “strong profit performance” and growth.
Insurers urged to “maximise potential of data revolution”
ABI director general Huw Evans urges insurers to “have the stomach” work together to gain customer trust on data usage.