Commercial
Online SME distribution: Embracing the internet age
The online SME distribution space has struggled to take off in recent years, but is this about to change?
View from the top: Overcoming environmental issues
From ash tree disease and rapidly melting Arctic ice to man-made disasters such as toxic sludge, the list of worrying environmental issues is long, says Tony Lennon.
View from the top: Changing for the better
Increased regulation may be taxing for the industry but will ultimately make it stronger, says Stuart Reid.
Industry in favour of 90-day cooling-off period
The industry has backed risk management association Airmic's voluntary clause outlining a 90-day cooling-off period in which an insurer can freely exchange information with a policyholder before resorting to a reservation of rights.
Aviva assigned negative outlook by Moody's
Moody's has given Aviva an A2 rating for its unguaranteed senior unsecured debt and a negative outlook, in line with Aviva Group.
Roundtable: The Arab Spring - Identifying and handling the risks
The unrest in the Middle East over the past two years has created a host of new risks for companies operating in the region. How should the insurance industry adapt in response?
Consumer Insurance Act: Out with the old, in with the new
The Marine Insurance Act's outdated rules regarding policy applications are to be replaced by the Consumer Insurance Act. Will it make life difficult for insurers, or does it simply codify what they're already doing?
Ageas, Allianz and Axa work together on Biba risk transfer plan
Three of the largest insurers are collaborating with the British Insurance Brokers' Association on a plan to mitigate the "administrative nightmare"” proposed by the Financial Services Authority on risk transfer and client money.
Allanfield overstates revenue and profit by £835 000
Specialist real estate insurance broker Allanfield Group has overstated revenue and profit before tax relating to £835 000.
Blink launches Purely revival
Motor facility Purely Motor has relaunched after its former partner and broker distribution specialist Blink Intermediary Solutions acquired the rights.
European piecemeal approach to affect single insurance rules
The European Union's long-term goal of introducing a continent-wide set of insurance industry rules has been put in jeopardy as larger member states look to adopt a fragmented approach to the introduction of regulations.
New Aviva chief could prompt Asia push
Aviva may look to boost its 'sub-scale' Asian business given the incoming group chief executive's experience as head of AIG's Asian life operation.
Insurance accounting standards facing challenges, claims report
Key details need to be settled on new insurance accounting standards despite recent significant progress in the market, according to Swiss Re's latest research publication.
Airmic unveils new 90-day reservation of rights clause
The industry has backed a clause created by risk management association Airmic which gives insurers a 90-day cooling off period to freely exchange information with the policyholder before resorting to the reservation of rights.
Aviva appoints Mark Wilson as group chief executive
Former AIA chief executive Mark Wilson, pictured, has been appointed group CEO and will receive a basic annual salary of £980 000, Aviva has revealed.
S&P upgrade of UK Club outlook 'a welcome endorsement'
Shipping protection and indemnity insurance mutual The UK P&I Club has welcomed Standard and Poor's decision to upgrade the firm's outlook from 'stable' to 'positive'.
Invicta secures deal for Sevenoaks broker's GI portfolio
Invicta Insurance Services has beaten off competition from a number of interested parties to secure the acquisition of Sevenoaks Insurance Brokers' entire general insurance portfolio.
UIB brings in Raven for energy director role
International reinsurance broker United Insurance Brokers has appointed Joss Raven as divisional director of its upstream energy division.
QBE replaces Ageas as commercial capacity provider to UK General
QBE has been appointed sole carrier for UK General's commercial insurance programme and its agricultural specialist business Rural Insurance.
Long-serving Marsh chair Moyan to lead global surety practice
The surety practice chairman of Marsh's international division has been selected to lead the firm's newly-created global surety practice.
M&A activity continues at Towergate with four more deals
Towergate has brought its 2012 acquisitions total up to 23 following the purchases of non-life business Newstead Insurances Brokers and general insurance broker Grenville Westinsure.
Bluefin adds five to broker network
Five new brokers have joined Bluefin’ broker network Broker Partnership Services.
GLP unveils legal expenses product for marine market
General Legal Protection has launched an innovative legal expenses and assistance product for the marine market after working closely with boat insurance specialist Bishop Skinner Marine.
AIA boss Wilson tipped to take Aviva CEO job
The former chief executive of Asian life insurer AIA is the favourite to take the up the chief executive position at Aviva, according to the Financial Times.