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RBSI reports jump in profit and improved COR
RBS Insurance has reported a combined operating ratio (COR) of 100% for the year ended December 2011, an improvement on its COR of 121% in 2010.
RSA appoints CFO from Aspen
RSA has appointed Richard Houghton to the role of group chief financial officer with effect from early June 2012.
Chubb rides in with seven new staff
Chubb Insurance has recruited seven new senior London-based employees to enhance its personal lines offering.
RBSI explains rebrand to Direct Line
RBS Insurance has confirmed recent press reports of its rebrand as Direct Line Group in preparation of its split from the banking arm of RBS.
New Direct Line logo revealed ahead of sale
RBSI has plumped for a new brand identity following its name change to Direct Line.
RBSI rebrands as Direct Line
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance (RBSI) Group has rebranded as Direct Line Insurance Group and changed its status from a private company to a public one.
A&A Group in management buyout
Darwin Private Equity has entered into an agreement to acquire The A&A Group and Hyperformance Limited in a management buyout.
RBSI firms fined £2.17m over complaints tampering
Direct Line and Churchill have been hit with a £2.17m fine by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
Where now for Groupama et al?
So we’ve got three insurers up for sale, namely RBSI, Brit and now Groupama. Consolidation in the insurer space has been predicted for some time now but I don’t think people expected it to happen like this – more deals done behind closed doors than…
Ageas finds new boss for Rias and Castle Cover
Ageas Retail has found an MD for its Rias and Castle Cover businesses following the resignation of Janet Connor earlier this year.
RBSI firms forced to change "unfair" policy terms by FSA
RBS Insurance has been forced to change the terms of its pet policy after the regulator found that it contained “unfair terms”.
Gary Lineker supports telematics insurance launch
Gary Lineker has given his backing to Ingenie, a motor insurance start-up offering young drivers cheaper premiums.
RBS offered £4bn for insurance division
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has been offered £4bn for its insurance arm by private equity group CVC Capital Partners.
Chaucer bolsters UK motor business with key appointment
Chaucer Insurance has appointed Paul Baxter as head of direct as the insurer aims to build its UK motor business.
News analysis - HNW: four-in-one personal lines cover targets busy individuals
Direct Line has targeted the mid (MNW) to high-net-worth (HNW) personal lines market with the release of Direct Line Select Insurance.
Market moves: Recruitment drive shows positive outlook
The actions of the insurance industry seem to indicate it is refreshingly optimistic about the prospects for UK plc. Despite the phrase 'double-dip' re-entering the popular consciousness, insurance has stormed ahead with determination to grow its way to…
Polly C - the hottest insurance gossip
Polly was delighted to spend a January evening in the company of the charming communications peeps at BGL Group, owner of Comparethemarket.com among other things.
Direct Line targets mid-net worth sector
Direct Line has announced the launch of Direct Line Select Insurance.
Car insurance study champions niche players
In Which’s latest study of motor insurance for the over 50s, NFU Mutual and 50 plus Insurance Services came out on top while household brands such as Aviva and Axa failed to gain recommended status.
Interview: In perfect focus
With sharp intelligence, good humour and unique perspective, industry consultant Clare Ryder shares her thoughts with Martin Friel about where the market has been and where it needs to go next.
MMA raids Esure for underwriting director
Former Esure director Colin Batabyal has been appointed as the new underwriting director for MMA Insurance.
Broking success - Grove & Dean: Racing ahead
Emmanuel Kenning speaks with Damian Collett about mastering the art of a multi-niche approach.
NIG business to be exempt from further RBSI office closures
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance (RBSI) has assured brokers that NIG will not be impacted by recent office closure plans.