NIG
Reasons to be cheerful
January is over! That’s the number one reason to be cheerful today, and I’ve actually managed to find some more – and they’re insurance-related. Will wonders never cease?
NIG launches new e-trading platform
NIG has launched TheHub, a full-cycle e-trading platform for commercial brokers.
Cobra boosts regional network team
Cobra has appointed four new account managers across the UK.
Croydon broker appoints new MD
Henry Seymour has promoted Dean Laming to the role of managing director.
Sterling partners with ex-NIG chief in development plans
Sterling Insurance has partnered with consultancy firm Integrity to develop its commercial and household arm.
Video: What The Papers Say latest edition
In the December edition Ageas' director of communications, Paul Lynes, updates the audience on the insurance industry's negotiations with the government over the ending of the Statement of Principles in June 2013.
Keep calm and carry on
Within the space of 10 minutes yesterday more than 350 jobs were effectively chopped.
NIG: Regional changes will take effect from May 2013
The changes to NIG’s regional structure are set to take effect from May 2013, NIG managing director Jon Greenwood told Insurance Age.
90 jobs hang in balance at NIG
Around 90 roles are at risk at NIG’s regional offices as Direct Line Group moves forward with the third stage of its cost-cutting plans.
Review: Property pioneers
Essential Property Owners. This product has been reviewed by brokers and rated from one to five stars, based on the policy’s key benefits. * = Poor ** = Average *** = Good **** = Very good ***** = Excellent
UK General targets niche motor with Kennedy move
UK General Insurance has appointed Martin Kennedy to develop its niche motor products.
NIG sales director out in management reshuffle
Direct Line Group has confirmed that Dave Parry is standing down as sales and distribution director at NIG.
NIG to create senior business development roles
NIG will create senior business development manager (SBDM) roles to replace the broker-facing positions set to be lost as part of parent Direct Line Group's cost-cutting drive.
Green broker in NIG commercial tie-up
NIG has been selected to underwrite the core commercial insurance business of Insure Green as it bids to drive growth within its combined product range.
SMEs: Home advantage
The Olympic experience showed that flexible working is a viable option for many, but companies need to weigh up the risks as well as the benefits.
Towergate Underwriting boosts e-trading with ex-NIG man
Towergate Underwriting has appointed Dean Fletcher as commercial e-strategy and products manager.
Direct Line confirms float plans
Direct Line Group (DLG) has announced it will seek a flotation on the London Stock Exchange.
Duke Street Capital founder could bid for Direct Line
The founder of Duke Street Capital has registered his interest once again in snapping up Direct Line, the Daily Telegraph has reported.
Direct Line insists brokers will see "no change" from NIG
Brokers will see "absolutely no change" in their dealings with NIG, Direct Line Group has insisted in the wake of its cost-cutting measures unveiled today.
Direct Line overcomes weather claims to post £135m profit
Direct Line Group overcame "worse-than-expected" home weather claims to post an operating profit of £135m during this year's second quarter.
Products: Aspen tackles underinsurance while NIG rolls out property owners product
Two insurers have targeted the property owners market recently. Aspen Risk Management highlighted that a key benefit of its new product was that it provided practical help in dealing with the growing issue of underinsurance.
Ex-RSA chief leading Direct Line bid
Andy Haste, former chief executive of RSA, is leading a private equity consortium making a bid for Direct Line Group.
NIG appoints new underwriting manager for Birmingham
NIG has appointed Paul Lovatt as area underwriting manager for its Birmingham office.
Axa scoops top spot in Brokerbility survey once again
Axa has topped Brokerbility's bi-annual insurer performance survey for the second successive time.