Insurer
IAG returns to profit
The insurer has reported net profit after tax of A$181m (£91m) for the 12 months ending 30 June 2009
Fortis set to seal £20m Toyota motor deal
The insurer is in exclusive discussions with the car manufacturer and its UK insurance partner
QBE's UK regional and Europe GWP soars by 26%
European operations as a whole reported a rise in GWP of 20% for the first half of 2009
New indemnity MGA launched
Tobell Underwriting Agency enters PI market
RSA's new MNW offering to go direct
The insurer has launched a new enhanced online MNW offering to brokers before making it available direct through More Than
New underwriting director for Ecclesiastical
An internal promotion for Paul Bloxham
Allianz reports fall in operating profit
Pre-tax IFRS operating profit has dropped 6.1% to £88.3m for the first half of 2009 while GWP climbs 2.9% to £825m
Broker Direct launches online retail comparison product
Zurich and Brit policies now sit side-by-side for brokers
Hiscox reveals goal to provide schemes for 50,000 SMEs
Three year plan kicks off with new pest control scheme
Lloyd's hails first Exchange message
Miller and Aspen Re are first to utilise system
France and Germany climb out of recession
Two of Europe's biggest countries see a 0.3% growth in GDP in the second quarter of 2009
Motor fleet rate increases on the way
Aon's prediction of Q3 rise hints at hardening market
IFA takes on insurance with Broker Network member
IFA works with Devizes to cross-sell
Kevin Sinclair makes direct move to Coversure
The new underwriting director will be the latest addition to the group
Hubbard to join board of directors
UK General Insurance claims it has already started to deliver
Builders warned not to cut corners
Developers’ policies could be at risk
Study reveals record levels of customer satisfaction
Findings may reflect shift in insurers’ attitude
RSA makes senior appointment
Former Scottish Widows man lands UK COO role
KGM’s review of Scotland reveals changing climate
Rates adjusted to reflect social change
Fortis joins Home and Legacy panel
MD said it will increase choice for brokers
Groupama makes three senior appointments
Heads of household, motor and PA and travel announced
Aviva UK could shed £1bn NWP by end of year
Igal Mayer, chief executive of Aviva UK, speaks to broking.co.uk
New chairman for MRG
First task for Hurst-Bannister is to review the reform group
RSA first half premiums stable
RSA announces premiums similar to first half of 2008