Direct Line Group
Direct Line founder Peter Wood sets sights on broker Pikl
The on-demand property broker, which focuses on the sharing economy, has raised £2.5m in a funding round led by Peter Wood and Esure.
GWP and operating profit fall at Direct Line in 2018
Broker business NIG's GWP was flat, while the number of in-force policies grew.
Successor announced for CEO Geddes at Direct Line
Penny James, CFO at the insurer is set to take the helm from 9 May this year.
NIG extends broker training programme with new courses
The insurer said Connect for Brokers is designed to help brokers build a customer-centric culture across their organisation.
Direct Line planning £400m offer for L&G's GI business - report
News of a potential sale was first revealed earlier this month.
Podcast: Allianz’s Sarah Mallaby gives her view on five stories from the week
Mallaby discusses Marsh’s takeover of JLT, cyber issues in the market and insurance fraud.
FCA warns on clone of Direct Line’s UK Insurance
The genuine authorised firm does not sell to the public through the brand.
Market moves: Rock steady
While the insurance news flow traditionally slows down over the summer holidays, there has still been a steady stream of people moves
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Siân Barton and Ida Axling chat about the most popular stories to hit the headlines.
Direct Line names new NIG MD
She takes over the role from Neil Manser.
NIG's policy numbers fall in first half of 2018
Insurer's GWP also declines to £205.9m as Direct Line for Business continues to grow.
CEO Paul Geddes to leave Direct Line
His departure is planned for the summer of 2019.
Former Axa claims handler jailed for fraud
Fraudster sentenced to a year in prison after stealing more than £10,000 from Aviva, RSA, Allianz, Direct Line and Axa.
Dive In 2018 launches
Festival for diversity and inclusion is to take place on 25 to 27 September and focus on time and action.
Ex-Lloyd's CEO Richard Ward joins Ardonagh
Ward takes on newly created role of executive chairman of specialty & international and MGA at the firm.
Neil Manser to exit NIG group MD role
Manser will take up the deputy CFO position at parent company Direct Line Group later this year.
#Insagepeople: 28 May - 1 June 2018
Catch up with the latest people news.
Aviva’s Townend replaces Amanda Blanc as IFB chair
LV’s Milliner and Matt Patterson, of Admiral and David Baker, of Direct Line, have also been appointed to the fraud taskforce board.
Blog Spot: Two sets of claims statistics
Spoiler alert – this blog contains statistics.
FOS reveals top five most complained about insurers
Total number of new general insurance complaints fell by 16% in second half of 2017.
Profits rise and COR improves at Direct Line in 2017
Policy count and premiums drop at NIG.
Dive In: 71% of insurance workers want culture change
Survey reveals insurance staff believe culture within firms needs to change as diversity festival Dive In kicks off.
Broking Break - Your Top 5
Insurance complaints, Ogden and acquisitions all hit the headlines and made up your top five stories this week.
Direct Line Group posts growing profit
Insurer reveals rising profits and GWP, despite £49m discount rate hit.