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Ecclesiastical wins dog walker case
Ecclesiastical has hailed its success in a recent court case with a dog walker who sued after slipping when walking dogs on grass as a “victory for common sense”.
Aviva expands Fast Trade product range
Aviva has added three new products to Fast Trade, its online trading platform, and has claimed that it now transacts 90% of its commercial package products online.
Chartis' gives private equity policy a makeover
Chartis has enhanced its policy for private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) firms, as it seeks to meet both existing and new threats in the changing economic and regulatory environment.
Ecclesiastical chief hails "positive" results despite profit plunge
Ecclesiastical has maintained its traditional yo-yo financial results pattern as it reports a near £30m drop in profits on last year to £50.4m and an underwriting loss of £5.9m for 2010.
NIG makes senior regional appointment
Insurer NIG has appointed Stuart Webb as head of regional trading.
Hiscox hires in commercial growth drive
Hiscox has strengthened its UK professions and specialty commercial (PSC) division with the appointments of Samantha Newman as head of emerging professional indemnity and charities, and Ann Meaden as senior development underwriter.
Sterling targets 50% growth in three years
David Sweeney, director, personal and commercial insurance at Sterling Insurance has revealed the insurer is aiming to grow its books of business by 50% in the next three years.
Ecclesiastical exits standard household market
Ecclesiastical has announced it is to run off its standard household business by July 2012.
Ink moves into charity sector
Ink Insurance has established Ink Charity to tap into the charity and care sectors.
The Co-op chases young drivers with telematics offering
Capita Insurance Distribution has announced a four-year contract with The Co-operative Insurance to administer a telematics based motor insurance product for 17-24 year olds.
RSA covers Scotland and Ireland position
RSA has moved quickly to replace departed Scotland and Ireland chief Annie Watson.
RSA's Scotland and Ireland chief heads for Aspen
Aspen, the Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer has made its first foray into the Scottish market with a high profile appointment in Glasgow.
Groupama backs calls to abolish referral fees
Groupama Insurances has lent its support to demands for the complete abolition of referral fees for personal injury claims.
ABI calls for ban on referral fees
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has responded to the publication of the House of Commons Transport Committee report into the cost of motor insurance, labelling it a missed opportunity.
Ageas loses £16.6m in general insurance
Ageas UK has announced a loss in its general insurance book despite growth in both personal and commercial lines.
Google buys UK aggregator BeatThatQuote.com
Google has bought BeatThatQuote.com for £37.7m. The website offers a suite of financial products including insurance, loans and mortgages.
ABI appoints Aegon UK boss as new director general
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has appointed Otto Thoresen as its new director general. Mr Thoresen takes up the role on April 4 and will be based in London.
RSA completes PL broker team with Mark Coffey
Former head of personal lines at Zurich Mark Coffey has joined rival RSA as trading director, Personal Lines Broker.
Review: uncomplicated cover for specialist property risks
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Review: Business combined policy for metal manufacturers
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Liberty pushes into UK mid corporate market
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe (LMIE), is set to expand its presence in the mid to large UK SME sector.
Chartis launches commercial app for brokers
Chartis has launched a web app for two of its SME products to allow brokers to obtain speculative or last minute quotes on the move.
Opinion – public perception: insurance to the rescue
Could the industry do more to encourage more positive media coverage and improve public perception, asks Alistair Steward.
Aviva's UK GI business sees boost in premium and profit
After four quarters of consecutive growth, UK GI net written premiums increased 5% to £4bn (2009: £3.86bn) and operating profit for UK GI and health also rose 8% to £579m (2009: £535m).