Insurer
ABI members paid out record amount for weather claims in H1 2014
Trade body data shows total claims amount fell by 37% between first two quarters.
Consumer premiums fall 7% in Biba and Acturis index
Biba figures show continued premium drops for home and motor.
Amlin reports drop in half-year profit
Provider hails “good returns” in competitive trading environment.
IBSC consults on FCA's conflict review
Council gets to grips with what brokers are doing around conflict issues as it publishes first discussion paper.
L&G goes out on a limb
The stand out story by miles this week was Legal & General's shock withdrawal from the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
B.P. Marsh buys into Nexus Underwriting
Capital provider takes 5% stake in MGA.
Analyst warns of 115% industry motor COR in 2016
UK motor underwriting cycle “has reached a very unattractive position” according to Berenberg.
Andrew McMellin to lead Catlin in London
Current US chief to take the reins of London hub in 2015.
Broker Apprentice Episode 6: the winner is revealed
It is time for the six contestants to get a grilling from Zurich personal lines boss Tim Holliday
Allianz updates school-leaver scheme
Allianz offer school-leavers chance to complete technical underwriting programme.
Arag takes on two sales staff
Legal expenses insurer adds to before and after the event sales teams.
ABI “disappointed” by L&G exit
Trade body calls on insurance sector to work together.
Legal & General withdraws from ABI
Speculation that insurer is leaving trade body over investment affairs mandate.
Admiral reports rise in profits
Confused.com sees profits slip as revenue remains stable.
Brit reports GWP increase
Investment returns soar and insurer confirms first interim dividend.
The results before silly season
What does the flurry of half-year results tell brokers about their insurer partners?
UK General hitches up with Policyfast on caravan scheme
Deal takes provider’s caravan scheme total to six.
Allianz growth ahead of plan, says Dye
Chief executive Jon Dye describes the insurer as being in a “happy place” as growth continues.
Markel’s combined ratio remains at 98%
“Unfavourable” developments on asbestos and environmental exposures.
Allianz delivers growth but half-year COR slips
GWP reaches £1.09bn for the first six months but operating profit falls.
Catlin grows GWP
Premiums increase to $3.6bn from $3.3bn.
Smith proud of the Zurich story
CEO aims to maintain consistency in year-end results as first half sees improvement in all key metrics.
No “big shocks” promises RSA
Provider to cut UK expenses by 18-19% over next three years.
CNA appoints Bronson as chief exec in Europe
John Hennessy to become COO of CNA Canada.