Brit Insurance
Top 100 UK insurers - 2009
AM Best's top 100 insurer rankings in full, according to Financial Services Authority returns for 2009.
BIS 2010 - News: Jury out on e-commerce potential of social network sites
The jury is out as to whether social networking sites will lead to e-commerce opportunities, according to Vivek Banga, UK distribution leader, small business and personal lines at Brit Insurance.
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Brit opens books to private equity
Brit has confirmed that private equity house Apollo has submitted a revised indicative proposal to acquire the entire issued and to-be-issued ordinary share capital of the company at a price of £10.75 for each share in cash.
BIS 2010: Jury out on e-commerce potential of social network sites
The jury is out as to whether social networking sites will lead to e-commerce, according to Vivek Banga, UK distribution leader, small business and personal lines for Brit Insurance.
Sports sponsorship: A sporting frenzy
At first glance, sports stars and insurers wouldn't appear to have much in common but, with the benefits of sports sponsorship proving their worth, Daniel Dunkley asks is it any wonder everyone is trying to get in on the action?
In series - claims management: Reflecting on feedback
Meeting policyholder expectations can put you one step ahead of your competitors, but to know what your customers want, you'll have to ask them. Sam Barrett finds out to what extent insurance companies integrate customer feedback on claims service.
Xbridge doubles profit in 2009
Xbridge has recorded an increased profit of £3m for its insurance division for the year ending 31 December 2009.
Brit shareholders set to accept new Apollo bid
Brit Insurance shareholders are expected to accept a renewed offer to buy it outright from Apollo Management, after the investment company secured the backing of CVC Partners.
Lancashire Insurance Company appoints head of underwriting
Lancashire Insurance Company Limited, the Bermuda operating subsidiary of Lancashire Holdings Limited, has announced the appointment of Simon Fascione to the position of head of underwriting reporting to Charles Mathias the chief underwriting officer.
Fitch places Brit on Rating Watch Negative
Fitch Ratings has placed Brit Insurance's Insurer Financial Strength rating of 'A' on Rating Watch Negative.
Apollo and CVC make new offer for Brit
Brit Insurance has received a new offer of £10.75 per share on cash from a consortium consisting of Apollo Management and funds advised by CVC Capital Partners.
Apollo and CVC make new offer for Brit
Brit Insurance has received a new offer of £10.75 per share on cash from a consortium consisting of Apollo Management and funds advised by CVC Capital Partners.
Brit global markets unit promotes trio
Brit Insurance has made new appointments within its global markets strategic business unit.
Postscript - five years ago: Brit pleased by Ashes success
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 5 years ago reveals.
BIS Countdown - finance raising: Back on the menu
With only a week to go before the inaugural British Insurance Summit, Seb Kafetz explains how the appetite for financing insurance ventures is alive and well despite continued economic turbulence.
Report finds "convergence" between Lloyd's and Bermuda markets
Lloyd’s and Bermuda represent distinct and different approaches to underwriting, but that their work practices and risk evaluation methods are showing signs of convergence.
Brit appoints reinsurance underwriting director
Brit Insurance has announced the appointment of Richard Carver to the role of underwriting director at its reinsurance strategic business unit.
Brit appoints two in Glasgow
Brit Insurance has boosted boosts Glasgow operations with property & combined hires.
Post in print - 26 August 2010
Post senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Long chase for true Brit
Little more than a month ago I mused on the vacant position of UK chief executive at Brit Insurance, as the insurer looked to replace Peter Burrows.
Cox plans to build on Burrows' legacy
New Brit Insurance UK chief executive Ray Cox has insisted he will not "rest on his laurels" following his promotion from divisional underwriting director.
Tim Grant to quit Brit for Dual
Brit Insurance's head of distribution Tim Grant is leaving to join Dual Corporate Risks.
Brit appoints Ray Cox as UK CEO
Brit Insurance has confirmed Ray Cox will succeed Peter Burrows as the chief executive officer of its UK Strategic Business Unit.