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RSA's chief executive to leave the company
RSA’s group chief executive, Andy Haste, is to leave the company by the end of the year.
Groupama sells healthcare arm to Simplyhealth
Simplyhealth has today announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase the UK healthcare business of Groupama Insurances, subject to the required regulatory approvals.
Amlin profit warning concerns analysts
Amlin has released a profit warning, lowering the half-year result after tax by £53m.
Dooley leaves Arista
Paul Dooley has confirmed his resignation from commercial underwriting agency Arista Insurance, Insurance Age's sister title Post has revealed.
Former Confused.com chief returns with new aggregator model
A new Covea-backed aggregator, due to hit the market early next year, is to be headed up by former Confused.com and Tesco Compare chief, Debra Williams.
Top three in motor a possibility for LV, says O'Roarke
Managing director of LV's general insurance business, John O'Roarke, has revealed the insurer's ambition to reach £1.4bn gross written premium by the end of 2011.
Rural makes further appointments to push for growth across UK
As part of its ambitions to be a top five player in the agricultural market, Rural Insurance has hired two new senior managers to cover Scotland and Northern Ireland.
LV's COR down as broker channel grows
LV's half year results have seen the mutual insurer's combined operating ratio (COR) drop below 100 to 98.1%.
Charles Earle hits back at Arista capacity rumours
Arista chief executive Charles Earle has hit back at industry rumours claiming the insurer is being forced out of the motor trade market.
Chartis raids rivals to build core London team
Barry Taylor joins Chartis Insurance UK from Chubb and John Montgomery arrives from Brit.
Insurer claims industry first with mobile payment cover
Insurance2go.co.uk has said its policy covering mobile phone payment technology fraud is the first of its kind.
Hiscox slumps to half year losses but UK prospers
Hiscox Group has reported a pre-tax loss of £85.6m for the first six months of 2011, in the comparable period of 2010 it made £97.2m in profit.
Quinn issues mass refund after overcharging customers
Quinn has had to refund 20,500 customers after it failed to give them an agreed discount.
How to… sell personal accident cover
▶ There is a common misconception that personal accident (PA) cover is difficult to sell and administer – this is not the case. It is incredibly flexible – there are no rules about the number of employees or size of premium and the benefits can be…
Products: RSA launches “easy to understand” marine product for non-specialist brokers
RSA has claimed an industry first with the launch of its combined Marine Cargo and Marine Stock Throughput policy.
Review: Telematics and fleet in one
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Review: Helping hotels
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Products: Axa offers chartered brokers benefits
Axa Commercial Lines has announced its intention to favour chartered brokers with the launch of a specialist proposition that it said would deliver a range of unique benefits. The insurer plans to hold a number of discussion groups nationwide to help …
Products: Pruhealth in final stages of SLH product integration
Pruhealth has vowed to take a leadership position in terms of differential commission as it approaches the final stage of its product integration following its acquisition of Standard Life Health (SLH).
Product roundup: It’s a Standard Life for the man from the Pru
The finish line is now visible for the much discussed integration of Standard Life Health into Pruhealth, following its acquisition last year. The insurer has taken the move as an opportunity to adopt what it calls a leadership stance on differential…
How to… boost your CV
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Market moves: Underwriting boost and a nod to brokers
An interesting month saw ongoing developments on commercial business with personal lines remaining steadfastly silent. Insurers looked to boost their underwriting and pricing capabilities while keen to highlight they were reaching out to brokers. Axa…
Profile: Back on track
David Williams tells Emmanuel Kenning how Axa lost its way, his part in putting it on the right track and how he has managed to survive and thrive at the company
Reportage: Back to basics
Is underwriting becoming a lost art, or is technology helping to make it better than ever? Louise Meeson finds out