Marine
Product roundup: It’s a Standard Life for the man from the Pru
The finish line is now visible for the much discussed integration of Standard Life Health into Pruhealth, following its acquisition last year. The insurer has taken the move as an opportunity to adopt what it calls a leadership stance on differential…
Profits up at Lancashire Holdings
Bermuda-based Lancashire Holdings has announced an increase in net profit after tax for the second quarter of 2011 and the six month period ended 30 June 2011.
RSA buys into calm waters of marine
Insurer snaps up pleasure craft specialist despite softening marine sector
Cooper Gay gives UK structure a makeover
Cooper Gay has restructured its UK business, Cooper Gay, into three core trading units.
RSA shakes up marine market with Noble purchase
RSA has confirmed its acquisition of all shares in Noble Marine Insurance Brokers and Noble Underwriting Agencies, for a rumoured £4m.
Biba 2011: Catlin targets UK brokers with 'Select' and 'Online'
Catlin has today unveiled a brand new suite of products aimed specifically at UK brokers.
Products: RSA adds final piece to its SME jigsaw as the market hots up
A flurry of activity in the SME sector suggests an increase in competition as providers vie for market share.
And finally... what have you done for brokers lately?
Pushing into new sectors, listening to what they have to say and championing them on the small screen. Janice Deakin, tells us how she has been nurturing brokers.
News review: December
A brief round-up of December's news.
Zurich restructures UK business
Zurich has announced changes to the organisational structure of its UK general insurance (UKGI) business in a bid to bolster its accountability to the market.
Product update: Product for boat enthusiasts
Boat and marine insurance provider Towergate Mardon has launched a new travel policy for boat and dinghy enthusiasts.
RFIB reveals operating profit growth
Lloyd’s broker RFIB has announced a 17% increase in operating profits to £3.5m for the year ending 30 June 2010 (2009: £3.0m).
Insurance Age blog: Pirates and clouds were much more fun when I was five
The insurance industry has left me feeling rather dejected this week I am afraid to say. Has the absence of the much anticipated hard market finally worn me down? No- it is more crushing than that. Two issues I have been covering this week have…
RSA launches small business combined and yacht covers
RSA has launched a new multi-cover small business combined (SBC) product as well as a new policy for yachts.
Online commercial MGA partners with THB
Insureit UK, the online commercial insurance managing general agency (MGA), has chosen THB Risk Solutions as its distribution partner in time for the launch of a new range of commercial insurance solutions for brokers.
CNA unveils senior hires
CNA Insurance Company has announced the appointments of Paul Dowling and John Taylor to the newly-created roles of chief underwriting officer, commercial lines and chief underwriting officer, specialty lines, respectively.
Chubb announces £41.5m Lloyd’s Syndicate
Chubb Insurance has announced that it has received approval from the Lloyd’s Franchise Board to establish a new Syndicate which will be named Chubb 1882. It will commence underwriting from 14 June for business incepting from 1 July 2010.
BIBA 2010: Ace launches four new enhanced business covers
Ace UK was today due to launch a suite of new products targeting companies with one or more overseas branches, retailers, hotel groups and machinery manufacturers.
Hiscox reports £10m Deepwater oil disaster impact
Hiscox gross written premiums (GWP) increased by 6.4% in local currencies to £504.1m in the first three months of 2010.
Market Watch: Staying afloat
Marine insurance is tricky at best. Add a global recession, laid-up vessels and some soft sectors and you have a market in which only the most exacting will prosper, writes Jane Bernstein.
Broking Success: Niche is the word
Emmanuel Kenning meets a Blackburn Rovers fan who started his career on La Réunion, 200 miles east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, and is eager for broking to improve its image.
Lonmar raids HSBC Insurance Brokers for A&H chiefs
Lonmar Global Risks, the Lloyd’s and international insurance broker has announced that David Gray and Simon Henderson will be joining the company to lead the accident and health (A&H) division.
NMU expands into Northern Ireland
Former Allianz employee Roy Cunningham will join specialist insurer Northern Marine Underwriters (NMU) in Belfast.
QBE restructures business
QBE European Operations has restructured its product underwriting and distribution divisions.