Covea Insurance
Covéa deal “positive” for Sterling
John Blundell, Sterling MD, says move will help Sterling grow but does not expect special deals with Covéa-owned broker Swinton.
"Business as usual" for Sterling
Claim follows news that Covéa is set to buy Sterling as the French insurer moves to grow outside of France.
Covéa to grow its commercial offering
The insurer will launch its first fleet product next year.
Covéa appoints Bird to head personal lines underwriting
Phil Bird previously worked at MIB, IFB and Groupama.
Covéa Insurance achieves gold standard accreditation
Gold status achieved following recent assessment by Investors in People.
Rise of the SME - insurer results in full
Insurance Age asked insurers about their extranets and how they handle quotes for SME business…
Covéa hires from Towergate and NIG
Insurer expands Southern trading team with appointment of Martin Rees and Jonny Gilmore.
Covéa bulks up commercial property team with double appointment
Promoted one new recruit and added another from Axa.
Simon Cooter takes on the profile in focus challenge
Will he ever make the switch to broking?
Profile: Different direction
Covéa’s commercial lines director Simon Cooter took an unusual route into insurance, but he believes a broker-focused approach will pay dividends for the provider, as Caitlin Morrison reports
Covéa will not meet commercial lines target, says Cooter
'Tough' market conditions has pushed deadline back.
Axa hires three in South West
Move part of regional development following Cardiff branch launch.
Covéa adds to regional senior teams
Provider made sweep of outside hires as well as promoting from within.
Covéa personal lines chief Batabyal departs
Colin Batabyal leaves after almost four years with the business.
Covéa sees GWP and profit decline
Provider attributed GWP reduction to challenging personal lines market.
Covéa nabs Zurich duo for personal lines team
Insurer takes on David Cuthbert and Jackie Oran to boost distribution arm.
Covéa embarks on senior underwriter recruitment spree
Provider insists new arrivals demonstrate its "on-going commitment" to developing its underwriting capabilities.
Commercial Express boss says Inter Hannover switch makes policies easier to sell
Underwriting agency boss says household brands such as RSA make policies easier to sell.
Inter Hannover out as OIM Underwriting capacity provider
Capacity now provided by a consortium of insurers.
Covea unveils commercial lines development consultant
Insurer says newly-created role will "bring added focus and resource" to its commercial lines targets.
Steve Joy to direct Compass in south east
Ex-network and partnership manager at MMA brings 40 years of experience to the role.
Templeton relaunches as GI business with new management
Former ATE specialist changing focus due to Jackson reforms.
Covéa goes to Aviva to fill new national broker development role
Provider pushing for profitable growth in commercial lines.
Covea snaps up Morris for newly-created home claims role
Provider poised to launch its in-sourced household claims service in April 2014.