Company results
Egan not happy with RSA UK results and pledges renewed broker focus
New CEO Scott Egan addresses criticism that RSA is tough to trade with and commits to making it easier for regional brokers to work with the insurer as the provider reports an underwriting loss of £106m in 2018.
RSA reports "disappointing" 2018
The Group lamented "poor results" in its commercial lines division as the company reported further underwriting losses in its UK business.
Revenues up at JLT in 2018
But broker reveals pre-tax profit fall due to transaction costs related to $5.6bn takeover by Marsh & McLennan Companies.
Profit, COR and GWP all improve at Hiscox
COR is 94.4% for the group but UK reports broker “indigestion” as the provider beds in new systems and admits changes had a knock-on effect on service. Plus insurer reveals Brexit costs.
QBE Europe posts GWP rise for 2018
COR also improved, while provider's insurance profit dipped slightly compared to 2017.
Stable year for Open GI
Ebitda grows to £28.7m from £27.2m as software house notes that there was some disruption in 2018 as it sought to make operational improvements.
Axa UK reveals growth in commercial lines
But personal lines revenues dip, while COR for the UK & Ireland business improves slightly.
Qatar Re reveals Markerstudy deal cost
Price published in the company's financial results for 2018.
Ageas' profitability back to pre-Ogden levels
CEO Andy Watson says motor was the "star of the show" in 2018, comments on Brexit preparations and addresses potential redundancies in Stoke and Port Solent offices.
Ageas UK sees profit jump in 2018
COR improved to 96.8% for the year, but GWP fell across all of its divisions as results are announced amid business restructure.
Allianz prepared for "turbulent" 2019
UK CEO Jon Dye pledges commitment to brokers as Brexit uncertainty impacts the market.
Profits up at Allianz in 2018
But GWP dipped slightly as personal lines business transferred to LV.
Profits up at Willis Towers Watson for 2018
Broker achieves organic revenue growth.
Zurich UK returns to profit for 2018
COR also improved to 94.9% on a like for like basis from 102.3% as CEO Tulsi Naidu says there is room for more improvement.
Beazley’s pre-tax profit halves in 2018
Results impacted by catastrophe claims but provider continues to see broker opportunities from Birmingham base.
Profits slide at Aon in 2018
Revenue increases by 8% at the broking giant.
Gallagher profits surge again in 2018
Group revenue rises by 11% in the year.
Profits rebound for Marsh owner in 2018
Global giant’s revenue rises 6.6%.
Romero posts income rise in 2018
Broker also reveals 30% increase in adjusted Ebitda.
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Hyperion CEO David Howden “over the moon” at 2018 results
Double digit growth in revenue and Ebitda.
Coversure poised to start M&A activity
Bob Darling says organic growth continues as demand for advice remains strong.
Be Wiser slams unrated insurers as it posts loss for 2018
Boss Mark Bower-Dyke says results were impacted by poor market conditions and unrated insurers charging low prices.
Cobra snaps up 26% rise in profit for 2018
Holding company reports small uptick in revenue.