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Equity Red Star launches over 50s PA policy
Equity Red Star has launched its ‘Over 50s Accident Plan’ to cater specifically for the over 50s sector.
Equity Red Star appoints underwriting manager for Scotland
Equity Red Star has announced the appointment of Iain Torrance as underwriting manager for Scotland, heading up its fleet and motor accounts in the region. He will be based in the insurer’s Glasgow office which opened in April 2008.
IAG boosts UK claims reserves
Insurance Australia Group (IAG) said that due to a "significant deterioration in UK claim experience", in particular bodily injury claims, it has conducted an independent actuarial review of its UK business.
World Cup 2010: Looking for extra time
Without doubt, many employees will want to watch this year's World Cup. Andrew Tjaardstra examines how different businesses are reacting and what to think about when setting a staff policy for the tournament in South Africa.
E-commerce: Home & Legacy motor system to slash quote turnaround time
An online system that pledges to slash turnaround times for mid to high-net-worth motor quotes by more than half has been introduced to the market.
Competition: World Cup fever
As England, the only home nation to appear at the South Africa World Cup, prepares for kick-off, we are running an accumulator competition in association with Equity Red Star.
Schemes news: Equity to provide 'Honda Happiness' motor cover
Honda UK has appointed Equity Direct Broking (EDB) to administer its car and motorcycle insurance schemes.
Equity waives 'Act of God' policy for stranded volcano travellers
Equity issues advice for customers.
Equity scoops Honda motorcycle deal
Honda UK has appointed Equity Direct Broking (EDB) to administer its car and motorcycle insurance schemes.
Groupama boosts private motor team
Groupama Insurances has bolstered its private motor team with the appointment of Ian Pritchard as development underwriter.
Market moves: A monthly look at who is moving where
Neil Cook has joined Equity & General Insurance Services, based in Rugby. He will adopt the role of specialist risk negotiator and head up his own team focusing on placing complex commercial and household risks. He will deal with clients that have faced…
Your letters: Fear not, Equity is at hand
I refer to the lead article in last month's issue, 'Brokers in the spotlight after surprise IPT ruling' (Insurance Age, January 2010, p1), in which it states: "Without any prior discussion with the industry, chancellor, Alistair Darling announced in his…
Arista moves into profit
Commercial lines underwriter Arista has finally moved into profit after completing a three-year start-up phase. It is on target to achieve a consistent trading profit from the first quarter onwards.
Survival of the fittest
This month's power hour asks what insurance can expect from 2010 and how the industry as a whole can continue to keep its head above the water. Martin Friel reports on the debate
Bike Team wins partnership deal
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents appoints Bike Team as broker partner
The gateway to the South west
As well as offering plenty of opportunities in the city itself, Bristol is ideally situated for access to the profitable West Country and South Wales markets. Compounded by the rise in popularity of provincial brokers and the quest for local knowledge,…
Equity Direct Broking appoints MD
David Birch has been promoted to the newly-created role of managing director
In the wake of the storm
With Neil Utley at the bow, he explains to Louise Meeson how he plans to guide Insurance Australia Group UK into calmer waters following the sale of its mass-market assets
IAG UK on lookout for SME brokers at the right price
Neil Utley on the look out for suitable acquisitions
Equity establishes Manchester operation
New office part of further expansion plans in 2010
Equity buys home insurance broker
Equity Insurance Group has bought Insurance Dialogue
IAG returns to profit
The insurer has reported net profit after tax of A$181m (£91m) for the 12 months ending 30 June 2009