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Interview: RSA's Simon Lee and Adrian Brown talk evolution not revolution
Simon Lee is the man charged with leading RSA to the next stage of its development. Alongside Adrian Brown, he discusses overseas expansion, the benefit of bolt-ons, and why RSA has a 'splendid' independent...
Insurer |
10 May 2012 
RSA chief to target 'smallish' opportunities outside the UK
RSA boss Simon Lee is eyeing growth outside the UK with the acquisition of a number of "bolt-on" businesses, while also suggesting he is not ready to launch a big money raid anytime soon.
Insurer |
18 Apr 2012
Markel launches into marine in Canada
Markel International’s Canadian firm Elliott Special Risks has hired a team of four marine professionals from what used to be Axa for its Montreal office.
Insurer |
03 Apr 2012
Zurich makes two international promotions
Zurich has made two new appointments in its commercial market sector in Canada, and in the North America-based financial services group.
Insurer |
22 Feb 2012
RSA’s Brown promotes European focus as opportunity for UK brokers
RSA boss Adrian Brown has reassured UK brokers that the firm’s recent restructure of its executive team will have no negative impact on domestic commitments.
Broker |
15 Nov 2011
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View from the top: A better deal on motor
We have a problem. As an industry, claims inflation in motor insurance is racing ahead of average earnings increases.
Claims |
08 Nov 2011
QBE Canada names underwriting boss
Commercial lines insurer QBE has named Valerie Jobson as director of underwriting in its Canadian branch.
Insurer |
07 Nov 2011
Broking supplement - Interview Toby Esser: Expansive thinking
Toby Esser talks about striking serious deals, his acquisitive ambitions and plans to penalise paper-lovers
Broker |
25 Oct 2011
ABI calls for an end to the “have a go” compensation culture
Leading retailers and business groups join forces with the Association of British Insurers in calling for an end to the “have a go” compensation culture.
Insurer |
05 Sep 2011
MYI global offering shake-up
Loss adjusting group McLarens Young International has ceased working with its affiliate partner in Canada with immediate effect and will shake-up other regions soon.
Claims |
02 Aug 2011
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RDT aiming to go global
Insurance technology specialist RDT is targeting global expansion after winning a contract to supply software to South Australian general insurer and motoring organisation Royal Automobile Association.
Insurer |
12 Jul 2011
Davies Group set to sell for more than £60m
Davies Group is expected to be sold for a bid of more than £60m, after its majority shareholder embarked on an auction process.
Claims |
12 Jul 2011
RSA acquires Canadian firm ETFS
RSA Insurance Group has confirmed the acquisition of the insurance assets of Expert Travel Financial Services Incorporated a distributor of travel insurance in Canada.
Insurer |
14 Jun 2011
M&A - market update: Coming together
Merger and acquisition activity is finally on the rise following a long period of stagnation. Daniel Dunkley looks at what is behind the increase.
Broker |
08 Jun 2011
Axa to sell Candian property and casualty arm
Axa has announced plans to sell its Canadian property and casualty business for a total cash consideration of CA$2.6bn (Euro 1.9bn) to Intact Financial.
Europe | 01 Jun 2011
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Interview: JLT's Dominic Burke - a thoroughbred performer
Horseracing-mad Dominic Burke has huge ambitions for JLT, with a firm focus on international expansion, and he scotches...
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View from the top: Airline insurance - the risk remains
Despite 2012 losses being only 12% of the annual average to date, a single incident could flip the market, says David...
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2012 insurance industry report: The inside track to achieving a more sustainable business
To achieve a sustainable profit, personal lines insurers need to transform their retention rates, using modern communications techniques to engage with customers and understand their individual needs. This white paper is based on a specially commissioned study involving 42 senior managers at UK and Irish insurers.
Work equipment risks in the UK
The complex patchwork of legislation and guidance governing work equipment risks in the UK is an administrative monster that many businesses struggle to wrestle with successfully. It takes significant levels of technical expertise and resources to understand and effectively navigate the maze of legal requirements, and this problem grows increasingly unwieldy for smaller organisations with limited manpower and finances.
Workplace Stress: Under pressure
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22 May 2012 
Market moves: Brokers a hive of recruitment activity
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22 May 2012
Combined profit of 'going concern' Provident and sister MMA reaches £4.5m
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23 May 2012
World Cup and Olympic fever fuels Brazil's general insurance growth
Post |
23 May 2012
Household to become 'new motor' as insurers warn of price hikes to come
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22 May 2012
Editor's comment: Fleeing the family nest
This week’s deal developments read like two coming-of-age literary fables written to reward hard work and endeavour, while...