Insurer
Rural reports GWP and profit rise
Company targeting significant increase in current 5% market share.
Rural adds nine new recruits
Provider wants to take the number two spot in specialist rural market.
Dual appoints new COO for Europe
Hyperion-owned business planning to expand European hub.
Axa confirms Callcredit deal
Partnership adds to insurer’s data enrichment capacity.
Sole provider
The Northern Ireland market dominated headlines yesterday.
Liberty targeting top 3 place in Ireland with Hughes buy
Broker says deal will not change anything for clients.
Liberty Mutual acquires Hughes Insurance
Provider will become lead underwriter for broker from 1 July onwards.
Liberty buys Hughes Insurance
Northern Ireland broker sold to Dublin-based insurer.
Legal & General closes Belfast office
Provider says closure will complete in July.
CHO calls on CMA to ensure motor market remains competitive
Credit hire body warns that cost savings should not go into insurers' profits.
Biba welcomes CMA's private motor proposals
Trade body says report is encouraging and recommended changes will benefit consumers.
CMA calls for price cap on vehicle replacement charges
Watchdog recommends changes to aggregator clauses for private motor insurance and urges FCA to investigate add-ons further.
Posner joins Castel Underwriting as COO
New recruit formerly worked for Tokio Marine and Brit.
Tysers reports improved revenue as profit dips slightly
Broker's chairman says there are strong opportunities despite market challenges.
Chris Hanks takes up NED role at Open GI and PowerPlace
Technology firm's CEO says appointment will help drive distribution opportunities.
Das reports rises in turnover and profit
Legal expenses insurer also saw ATE sales rise 45%.
Existing framework best way forward for credit hire claims, says CHO
Organisation urges CMA to find in favour of existing voluntary protocol.
NIG expands tradesman product into Northern Ireland via PowerPlace
Provider also intends to extend property owners offering.
Willis claims UK first with launch of Shariah Compliant real estate insurance
New product is underwritten by Cobalt Underwriting and backed by QBE and XL.
ERS adds duo from Rural Insurance to commercial team
Provider has completed business development recruitment.
Henderson creates new marine division
Broker aims to address "skills gap" in the sector.
Motor market turns profit for first time in 20 years, EY reports
Firm warns that turnaround may be due to reserve releases.
SSP appoints Thomson to global position
Head of insurer propositions has previously worked at Axa and RSA.
AA sells £930m worth of shares to investors ahead of IPO
Company valued at around £1.4bn.