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RSA cites "challenging" UK market as NWP remains flat
RSA has reported flat net written premium (NWP) of £2.7bn for UK and Western Europe during the first nine months of 2012.
Aviva reports 97% COR in steady results
Aviva's general insurance business reported a combined operating ratio of 97%, excluding RAC, for the first nine months of 2012, consistent with its 2011 performance.
Ageas chief excited by Groupama deal
Barry Smith, chief executive of Ageas UK, has spoken of his excitement about the insurer's future prospects in the wake of the Groupama deal.
Ex-Towergate man joins Ink Insurance as commercial director
Ink Insurance has unveiled former Towergate employee Julian Palmer as commercial director.
Profits up one-third at Ageas
Ageas UK has reported a 36.4% increase in pre-tax profit to £106.7m for the first nine months of 2012.
Dual in new speciality business launch
Underwriting agency Dual has created a new division to underwrite speciality liability business.
Chartered status: "Don't knock it until you've tried it"
An award-winning broker has praised chartered status for acting as a key "differentiator" when it comes to securing work in the market place.
Ecclesiastical MD addresses broker concerns
The managing director of Ecclesiastical's UK business Steve Wood has moved to allay brokers' fears following the insurer's decision from the UK broker motor market.
Ecclesiastical confirms UK broker motor market retreat
Ecclesiastical Insurance has confirmed it plans to withdraw from the UK broker motor market.
Ecclesiastical to withdraw from UK broker motor market
Ecclesiastical Insurance will pull out of the UK broker motor market, Insurance Age can reveal.
Young insurance talent at all-time low, CII survey reveals
The quality of talent entering the insurance industry is at an all-time low, according to the latest Skills Survey from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
HSB targets regional growth
HSB Engineering Insurance (HSB) has strengthened its regional teams in a move the provider claimed was needed to concentrate on its trading relationships.
New office a "real statement" for brokers, says Hiscox chief
Hiscox chief executive Bronek Masojada has described the 2013 opening of its multi-function office in York as a "real statement" of its commitment to UK brokers.
Fitch maintains Sterling rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the BBB+ rating of the underwriting members of the Sterling Insurance Group for insurer financial strength.
Hiscox UK's GWP edges up by 1.1%
Hiscox UK's retail business saw gross written premium (GWP) growth of 1.1% for the first nine months of the year, compared to 2011.
Record fall in car insurance premiums
Comprehensive car insurance premiums sourced through price comparison sites fell at a record rate in the third quarter of 2012, according to a new survey.
Arista snaps up former Brit man
Arista Insurance has appointed former Brit employee Mick Hunter as development underwriter to its St Albans office.
Keating unveiled as UK General commercial MD
Mike Keating has been unveiled as the commercial managing director at UK General Insurance.
Admiral Group sees turnover slip by 2%
Admiral Group saw its group turnover edge down by 2% for the third quarter this year, compared to the same period in 2011.
Direct Line rues "subdued" investment returns
Direct Line Group has rued "subdued" investment returns as its profits fell for the first nine months of the year.
Reportage: Why heavy rain washes our reputation down the drain
There’s nothing like a storm to expose the cracks in claims departments, but there could be another approach to handling claims in the aftermath of a crisis. David Bonehill explains
Market moves: Bright sparks
l The firework season has started early in broker moves with a flurry of appointments lighting up the sky. Okay, even we are going to struggle to keep this metaphor running. But there have been a lot of changes across the board with insurers also getting…
Reportage: The claim game
While many fear it may not be assigned as much importance as underwriting, claims has a vital role to play in keeping customers and clients satisfied and in fighting fraud, reports Caitlin Morrison
Insurers remain fans of sport sponsorship
With Aviva’s 13-year partnership with UK Athletics ending, sponsorship deals have hit the headlines