Ecclesiastical
Ecclesiastical reveals Hews as group CEO
Ecclesiastical has appointed Mark Hews as group chief executive officer with immediate effect, replacing Michael Tripp whose plans for retirement were announced in January.
Hiscox adds Bloomer and new role to schemes team
Hiscox has moved to strengthen its schemes and partnerships team with the creation of a new head of intermediary sales and distribution role to be filled by Alan Thomas.
Broker Network and Countrywide unveil double senior moves
Broker Network and Countrywide have unveiled a double senior appointment with the arrival of former Axa man Dave Wilkins and the promotion of Emma Parr.
Ecclesiastical’s UK COR reaches 105.5%
Steve Wood, managing director for the UK and Ireland at Ecclesiastical, has vowed the provider will focus “sharply” on underwriting as its UK combined operating ratio (COR) hit 105.5% in 2012, up from 96.3% the year before.
Chartered being pushed by consumers
Kate Brooks, underwriting training manager at Ecclesiastical, has added to the professionalism debate stating that chartered status is something society is rightly demanding of the insurance industry.
Investment returns save Ecclesiastical as COR worsens
Ecclesiastical has reported a UK underwriting loss of £12.3m for 2012, mainly due to liability business, along with a group underwriting loss of £24.6m down further on the £18.7m loss reported in 2011.
CII unveils new claims faculty chairman
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has unveiled Ecclesiastical's claims and risk services director David Bonehill as its claims faculty board chairman.
Axa scoops up Slade Edwards' mobile catering scheme
Axa Commercial Lines & Personal Intermediary has swooped for Slade Edwards Insurance Brokers' mobile catering scheme following the broker motor market withdrawal of Ecclesiastical.
Ecclesiastical abandons relocation plans
Ecclesiastical has halted plans to relocate its head office to a new site in Gloucester Docks due to the “continuing challenging economic environment”.
Ecclesiastical's Tripp to leave in 2013
Ecclesiastical group chief executive officer Michael Tripp will retire this year.
Equity Red Star confirms Ecclesiastical's Ansvar broker motor deal
Equity Red Star has agreed terms to take on Ecclesiastical Insurance's Ansvar broker motor business following the parent company's decision to withdraw from the market in November 2012.
Towergate Underwriting in £1bn deal as Axa departs household MGA
Towergate Underwriting has secured over £1bn of underwriting capacity spread over the length of a series of renewal deals effective from 1 January 2013, Insurance Age can reveal.
Equity Red Star snaps up SEIB's motor accounts
Equity Red Star has snapped up South Essex Insurance Broker's (SEIB) motor accounts following Ecclesiastical Insurance's decision to withdraw from the UK broker motor market.
Ecclesiastical MD addresses broker concerns
The managing director of Ecclesiastical's UK business Steve Wood has moved to allay brokers' fears following the insurer's decision from the UK broker motor market.
Ecclesiastical confirms UK broker motor market retreat
Ecclesiastical Insurance has confirmed it plans to withdraw from the UK broker motor market.
Ecclesiastical to withdraw from UK broker motor market
Ecclesiastical Insurance will pull out of the UK broker motor market, Insurance Age can reveal.
Video: Maintaining and growing your schemes
Our 'Maintaining and growing your schemes' webinar, produced in association with Ecclesiastical Insurance, is now live online for all viewers.
Video: Maintaining and growing your schemes
This Insurance Age webinar discusses the future of the schemes market.
Ecclesiastical goes to Allianz for new risk chief
Ecclesiastical has appointed Angus Roy as head of risk services.
Mixed results leave brokers guessing
Insurer results paint a confusing picture of the current state of the market
Webinar to highlight the power of schemes
Brokers invited to take part in online debate focusing on how to get ahead in schemes
Ecclesiastical claims no need for broker concern over results
Ecclesiastical has moved to reassure brokers following its disappointing results for the first six months of 2012.
Ecclesiastical doubles underwriting loss as COR worsens
Ecclesiastical has reported a group underwriting loss of £14.4m for the first six months of 2012.
Ecclesiastical exits wedding market
Ecclesiastical Insurance will cease providing wedding insurance from 31 August 2012 after a strategic review.