Property
Former Towergate-owned Folgate returns to underwriting
Run-off insurance company to open for business again following purchase by APC Underwriting last year.
Ace launches package policy for UK businesses
Insurer says policy was designed after feedback from brokers.
No room for lower premiums in household, says Holweger
MD for intermediated business at Legal & General says insurer wants to expand its buy-to-let broker distribution channels.
Insurance revenue down but profit up at L&G
Operating profit surges by 36% for the first six months of the year.
Dual buys Oliva Underwriting
Hyperion-owned firm says deal will enhance construction and commercial offering to brokers.
Gallagher set for court date in case versus Alex Skriptchenkov and Portsoken
Case involves property-focused Agent Assure.
Deloitte: Connected homes to revolutionise household market
Firm warns insurers of potentially tricky times ahead.
Pen Underwriting launches two mid-market products
Property owners and contractors combined will provide a range of benefits according to brand.
Avantia appoints CEO
Financial tech firm appoints Mark Eastham following Phillip Walter’s exit in December.
Legal & General set to make new deals
Managing director for intermediated business Mark Holweger confirms the insurer has already made a few arrangements.
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Portsoken partners with QBE in MGA deal
Firm to write recruitment and property professionals business.
UKinsuranceNET aims to double GWP over three years
Specialist property broker teams up with Acturis to target new business using technology.
Business as usual at Barbon, says Totty
CEO Martin Totty hopes to invent more products but rules out acquisitions in the short-term, following private equity deal.
Barbon in private equity deal
Deal expected to close before the end of June.
Matthew Wilson new CEO of Travelers Europe
Wilson promoted from COO position and succeeds Sean Genden.
Direct Insurance London Market launches scheme with Hiscox
Specialist Lloyd's broker says scheme offers cover for recycling and waste management businesses.
Holweger sees “huge opportunities” with brokers for L&G
Provider chief hails “strong profit performance” and growth.
GWP flat at L&G in 2014
Provider’s general insurance operating profit drops 14.5%.
Arag launches commercial landlords policy
Insurer says the new product was created after demand from brokers.
Axa targets South-west and Wales growth with new appointments
Insurer adds property owners and professional indemnity expertise with double hire from RSA and Franklands Insurance.
Covéa launches real estate product
Product is aimed at commercial property owners for blocks of flats or light industrial premises.
Insurers to feel the big squeeze in household insurance in 2015
The household insurance sector looks set to continue as an intense battleground for the biggest insurers as 2015 gets into its stride.
Phillip Walter leaves CEO role at Avantia Insurance
New CEO expected to be confirmed before the end of the week.