Commercial
Ace appoints ex-Chubb casualty manager
Chubb's former European casualty manager Mark Roberts has joined Ace as casualty manager for the UK & Ireland as part of the insurer's bid to build its liability insurance capabilities.
Quindell wins five-year deal with RAC
Quindell has said a new five-year contract that sees RAC implementing its end-to-end technology platform has the potential to be its largest revenue generator to date.
Your Say: Will Citroen be the first of many?
Car manufacturer, Citroën, has recently announced its plans to fit a telematics device as standard in its C1 Connexion special edition model.
Biba appoints equestrian schemes provider
South Essex Insurance Brokers has been appointed by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association as its members’ exclusive provider of equestrian insurance.
Willis acquires Prime Professions
Willis has acquired professional indemnity insurance broker Prime Professions.
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Metal Theft: Copper and Robbers
New legislation promises to make life tougher than ever for scrap metal thieves and ease the demand on insurers – but why is the market unconvinced it will be effective?
Post magazine – 28 March 2013
The latest edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Aviva ceases to write SME PI as part of ‘tough action” on unprofitable lines
Aviva is ceasing to write professional indemnity insurance for SMEs as part of a bid to “take tough action on lines of business that are not delivering profitable returns”.
Paterson takes reins as Walsh steps down from Walsh PI
Bob Paterson will take over the leadership of the Walsh PI team as managing director founder Mike Walsh steps down from the role.
GUK director Simpson joins Bollington
Bollington has appointed its non-executive director and business support director of Groupama's GUK Broking Services as chief operating officer with responsibility for finance and operations from 1 April.
Aggregators continue to rely on brokers in commercial space, states report
Online aggregators have been unable to repeat the success achieved in the distribution of personal lines insurance in the commercial arena, where specialist brokers are more heavily relied upon.
British Insurance Awards deadline today
The deadline for entries for the 19th British Insurance Awards is fast approaching.
Insurance Insight Q+A: Ace's Edward Ler
Ace's Edward Ler speaks to Insurance Insight about the growth of personal lines and small business insurance in Asia Pacific.
NFU Mutual profit recovers despite £68m in weather claims
NFU Mutual has reported a sharp rise in profit in 2012 to £330m compared to a 2011 loss of £47m despite a 55% fall in underwriting profit to £47m (2011:£105m) after amassing weather-related claims of £68m.
Axa uses £250k investment to boost community broker offering
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has increased the number of account managed brokers at its Bolton national trading centre from 100 to 1000 following £250 000 investment.
Post magazine – 21 March 2013
The latest edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Claims: Front of house?
Representing the main touchpoint between insurers and customers, claims departments are of vital importance but have traditionally struggled to attract top-level staff. Is this now changing?
Broker networks called into question after Aviva ends Willis relationship
Willis Networks’ remaining insurer partners have pledged support for the business despite broker concerns that insurers will exit network relationships as part of their pursuit of profitable commercial lines business, after it was confirmed it will sever…
RSA names Lightbown as Donaldson successor ahead of retirement
Neil Lightbown has been appointed as RSA's global specialty lines director from 1 May when he will take over the responsibilities of Paul Donaldson who is set to retire in early 2014.
Aviva: We are not anti-network
Aviva is confident it will not lose out on any relationships with individual brokers after it breaks ties with Willis Networks, according to the insurer's director of broker distribution, Phil Bayles.
Lloyds job cuts at odds with growth plans, warn unions
Lloyds Banking Group's strategic objective of building long-term stability and growth is being jeopardised by its willingness to sacrifice staff's job security in favour of casual employment contracts, according to trade union Unite.
Insurance jobs go at Lloyds Banking Group amid 550 redundancies
Lloyds Banking Group is cutting 550 jobs from its risk, insurance, commercial banking, retail and wealth, asset finance and international divisions.
Post magazine – 14 March 2013
The latest edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.