Commercial
C-Suite - Insurer: The strength of broker bonds
In a competitive market, brokers are the lifeblood of a commercial insurer
Profits down at Allianz UK despite 12% increase in 2014 GWP
Allianz UK CEO Jon Dye has heralded his firm's 2014 results as being "well ahead of our expectation", despite seeing operating profit before tax fall and the retail business suffer an underwriting loss.
Next two quarters will tell if signs of improvement in motor are 'false dawn' says Ageas UK CEO
Ageas UK CEO Andy Watson has predicted this year could see an improvement in the motor market as fuel prices mean drivers take to the road more frequently but says the next two quarters will tell.
Axa considers premium transparency for direct commercial customers
Axa is considering informing its direct commercial customers of their previously charged premiums as it reveals it will start to do so for some of its personal lines customers this month.
Intelligence sharing agreement between IFB and police to target criminal gangs is renewed
An agreement between the Insurance Fraud Bureau and the Association of Chief Police Officers to share intelligence on organised criminal gangs between the insurance industry and the police has been reviewed and renewed due to its ongoing success.
Blog: Can Towergate really wait a year for Ross to join as CEO?
What a week. But are we still really any clearer about David Ross’s appointment as CEO of Towergate Group?
C-Suite - Insurer: No time to lose on cancer
Occupation-related cancer deaths are too high in the UK – more needs to be done to prevent them
Allianz Commercial promotes Dixon as casualty boss Dee departs
Allianz Commercial’s head of property insurance Catherine Dixon has had her remit extended to cover property and casualty following the role departure of casualty boss Chris Dee.
Interview: Stewart Ower: Going with the flow
Chairman of UK Spill Stewart Ower plans to use his tenure to ensure any environmental aspect of a claim is one recognised as early as possible, so proactive intervention can help take control of claims costs
Commercial growth taking off at Arc Legal after Axa and LV deals
Arc Legal managing director Helen Withers is confident the legal expenses firm will reach the target of tripling the size of its commercial book this year after signing deals with Axa and LV.
Century targets 20% GWP growth and product expansion in 2015
Commercial motor managing general agent Century Underwriting is eyeing a further 20% gross written premium growth in 2015 after chalking up £15m of GWP during the previous 12 months.
Fraud Focus: The key issues on the horizon
What measures, technology and legal reforms will be changing the landscape of fraud in 2015?
C-Suite - MGA: 2015: Back to reality
A new phase of uncertainty kicks off 2015 with more woes in the Eurozone and a looming general election
Merry Christmas from Post
Incisive Media's offices are now closed until 2 January 2015 for the festive period.
Insure The Box sales clears the way for XL takeover of Catlin
Catlin’s sale of Box Innovation Group to Aioi Nissay Dowa clears the way for its own acquisition by XL, although shareholders may need to be placated according to analysts.
XL Group responds to food & beverage risk management needs with integrated solution
XL Group has launched its integrated insurance solution developed specifically for the food and beverage industry.
Global interest in cyber boosts CFC Underwriting profit by 30%
Cyber specialist managing general agent CFC Underwriting has grown its operating profit 31% and profit before tax 30% according to its latest financial statement for the year ended 30 September 2014 filed with Companies House.
Aviva's commercial lines MD Foy exits business
Aviva’s commercial lines managing director Ian Foy is to depart after less than a year at the company.
Government to make FCA and PRA more accountable
Following a review the government has published a number of recommendations to ensure the way the financial regulators make enforcement decisions continues to be fair, transparent and efficient.
XL Group makes offer for Lloyd's insurer Catlin
Catlin Group has confirmed it has received an approach from XL Group.
Editor's comment: What a difference a year makes
2014 is coming to a close and so much has happened but will insurers be sad to see it go? It was the year that started with Winter floods estimated to have generated a total bill of £500m and saw Labour Party Leader Ed Miliband demand insurers settle…
Covéa launches new fleet product to boost commercial growth
Covéa Insurance, the UK subsidiary of French mutual Covéa, will launch a new fleet product for commercial brokers this month.
C-Suite - Broker: The focus on collaboration
Change continues apace and the challenge facing insurers and brokers alike is not to batten down the hatches and wait for it to slow or stop, but rather to work out how to adapt in order to thrive in today’s and tomorrow’s paradigm.
Europe: London matters
The latest report on the London Market from the Lloyd's Market Group points to opportunities and challenges for the sector in comparison with the rest of Europe. Steve Hearn explains that this means