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Airline industry loses at five year low
Willis aerospace experts have reported that the airline industry has experienced a relatively turbulent free start to the third quarter, with losses hitting a five-year low of $794m.
Broker |
13 Sep 2011 
Interview – Pierre Lefèvre: A long time coming
As international division managing director for Groupama, the UK once again falls under the watchful eye of Pierre Lefèvre, after an earlier five-year stint as the country’s CEO. Almost a decade after their last interview, Lynn Rouse catches up with...
Insurer |
13 Sep 2011
Interview - Jon Hancock: Getting under the skin
As UK commercial managing director for RSA, Jon Hancock is on a mission to find out what brokers really think of the insurer
Insurer |
06 Sep 2011
Interview - A&A Group: A constantly evolving company
Starting as a two-man operation in a house in Twickenham, A&A Group has grown exponentially since its humble beginnings. Jonathan Swift talks to Tony Allen and Steve McPherson about keeping pace with changes in the market.
Broker |
16 Aug 2011
Interview - Keith Stern: Raising the regional profile of Lloyd's
Tasked with rejuvenating Lloyd’s in the UK, as others look to international expansion, Keith Stern talks to Leigh Jackson about raising its regional profile and how he plans to overcome some common misconceptions.
Lloyd's/London |
09 Aug 2011
From Post, in association with MEDI:
Evolution or Revolution?
Consequences of the planned directive on Insurance Intermediaries
Interview - Charles Earle: Aiming high with Arista-cratic Earle
Despite falling short of his initial five-year plan, Charles Earle has still seen Arista make considerable achievements. He talks to Lynn Rouse about his philosophy surrounding underwriting control, system transparency and acquisition plans.
Commercial |
26 Jul 2011
Interview - Ant Middle: Taking the Middle ground
Rejoining Aviva after spending 10 years at Axa was an attractive choice for Ant Middle, during a time of upheaval at both companies. He talks to Mairi MacDonald about the changes and challenges that lie ahead.
Broker |
19 Jul 2011
Interview - Tom Woolgrove & Steve Maddock: Delivering the hard numbers
RBSI's Tom Woolgrove and Steve Maddock are faced with the daunting task of turning the business around ready for a flotation or sale, and they are already seeing some encouraging results, reports Lynn Rouse.
Insurer |
12 Jul 2011
Interview - Rob Brown: The best job in the market
Despite being one to shun the limelight, Rob Brown, chief executive of Aon UK, has no qualms about answering his critics over the firm's carrier charge and contingent commissions, admitting he is pleased with progress to date. Daniel Dunkley reports...
Broker |
05 Jul 2011
Interview - Peter Winslow: Best at building
Backed by an armoury of well-known brands, BGL CEO Peter Winslow tells Lynn Rouse about pan-European aggregation, acquisitions and why there is plenty of life in meerkats yet.
21 Jun 2011
From Post Europe, in association with Atos Origin
Whitepaper: the effects of Solvency II
What effect is the initiative having across Europe?
Independent Insurance - 10 years on: Burned so Bright
17 June marks the tenth anniversary of the demise of Independent Insurance, the underwriter that was once the envy of rivals, but which ultimately proved the maxim ‘too good to be true’. Jonathan Swift remembers the finals days of the firm with former...
Insurer |
15 Jun 2011
Interview - Paul Taylor: Relishing challenges
With a career that has spanned the globe, new Airmic chair Paul Taylor wants to push risk management up the agenda. He talks to Lynn Rouse about his upcoming tenure.
Insurer |
08 Jun 2011
Interview - David Bott: In the Apil hotseat
With claimant lawyers facing radical change over the next year following the Jackson Review, David Bott has a turbulent introduction to his tenancy as the new Apil president. Leigh Jackson talks to the man whose job it is to steady the ship through...
Claims |
01 Jun 2011
Interview - Tim Coles: up and at it
After serving in the army, Tim Coles, chief executive of Howden, found fresh excitement in the world of insurance. Mairi MacDonald talks to him about the company's unique attitude and his plans to grow the business further.
Broker |
10 May 2011
Interview - Ash Bathia: building the profitability platform
QBE Europe kept competitors on their toes as it built the business and branched out. Underwriting boss Ash Bathia tells Mairi MacDonald where his sights are now set.
Europe |
04 May 2011
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Interview
Interview – Pierre Lefèvre: A long time coming
As international division managing director for Groupama, the UK once again falls under the watchful eye of Pierre Lefèvre...
View from the top
View from the top: Business as usual
In May, when I last wrote this column, all eyes were on mid-year reinsurance renewals given the pummelling that the year’s...
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Bringing profitability back from the brink of extinction
A report on the UK retail motor insurance market. How are industry participants facing up to the challenges that operating within the Uk’s largest insurance market brings?
Delivering Solvency II
Solvency II will set out new, stronger EU-wide requirements on risk management and capital adequacy for insurers with the aim of increasing protection for policyholders. This document gives a snapshot of the current issues
Chubb promotes underwriter to UK and Ireland manager
Post |
14 Sep 2011
View from the top: Business as usual
Post |
13 Sep 2011
Tiger Risks becomes first US broker since 2003 to open in London
Post |
14 Sep 2011
MoJ to split referral ban enforcement role - Insurance News Now
Post |
14 Sep 2011 | 
Lloyd's to provide policy cover in China
Post |
14 Sep 2011
Editor's comment: The fall of angels
Many might argue the day was an inevitable one for a motor insurance giant where UK car cover accounts for 90% of group...