Insurer
GWP flat at L&G in 2014
Provider’s general insurance operating profit drops 14.5%.
Applied Systems signs up with MyLicence
Software provider to integrate its broker management system with the MIB Hub in the coming months.
DLG reports 2.6% rise in GWP for commercial division
But the motor division has seen a reduction in operating profit and the number of policies in force.
Moneysupermarket's net profit rises by 52% to £52.8m
Ebitda rose by 13% to £95.2m in 2014, in line with the aggregator's expectations.
RK Harrison and Hyperion sign up to merger deal
The boards and shareholders of both companies give their approval for the deal.
The digital Panopticon and the new power of data
Insurance expert, Duncan Minty explains how brokers can use analysis tools to gain greater insight and considers some of the regulatory impacts for brokers.
IIG launches airside liability product
Policy set-up to 'help regional brokers grow their businesses'.
Arag launches commercial landlords policy
Insurer says the new product was created after demand from brokers.
Hiscox plans to grow its broker book
Chief underwriting officer Richard Watson says insurer will continue to focus on high net worth and small commercial risks.
Hiscox UK and Ireland sees 5.5% rise in GWP
Sector reports combined operating ratio of 88.6% for 2014.
Amlin disappointed with UK performance in 2014
COR for UK business grows to 105% from 100% the previous year.
Hiscox and R&Q Synergy MGA deal stopped
Insurer pushes ahead with £9.25m yacht and marine trade MGA buy.
CMA may extend transparency deadline for no-claims bonus
The body is currently consulting following responses to its January draft order.
Axa extends broker access to online SME products
Insurer has signed an agreement with software company Applied Systems.
Allianz UK on track to hit £3bn GWP by 2018, says Dye
CEO Jon Dye says insurer is growing in line with group aims.
Alps enhances legal expenses cover
Policy now includes legal assistance following defamation on social media sites.
Pre-tax profits drop at Allianz UK in 2014
Provider sees COR widen as GWP rises.
Going for growth digital edition: Ageas
Allison Hughes, business development manager – commercial e-trade, Ageas, gives a flavour of what to expect from the insurer’s commercial proposition in 2015.
RSA chief Lewis admits results "not where I would want"
Insurer's UK and Western Europe chief not currently planning to exit business lines.
Directors’ and Officers’: Time for expansion
With the modern ‘blame culture’, directors’ and officers’ cover should be an easy sell – so what is holding it back and how can this be overcome?
Rural Insurance launches online product for smallholders
Insurer says it responded to feedback from rural brokers and plugged gap in the market.
RSA sees decrease in net UK premiums
Provider’s COR stable at 99.5%.
Allianz UK's P&C profit falls to €178m as GWP rises to €2.68bn
Provider's combined ratio rises to 97.6% in 2014.
RSA returns to profit after 2013 losses
Provider reveals increased cost-cutting targets.