Commercial
Zurich reports 22% decrease in GI profit in 2010 Q3 results
Zurich this morning reported a business operating profit within general insurance of £2bn, a reduction of 22%.
Zurich reports 22% decrease in GI profit in 2010 Q3 results
Zurich this morning reported a business operating profit within general insurance of £2bn, a reduction of 22%.
RSA expects year end UK NWP to be up 10% after Q3 results
RSA this morning reported net written premiums for the nine months to 30 September 2010 of £5.531bn, an increase of 10% (7% at constant exchange) compared with the same period in 2009.
RSA expects year end UK NWP to be up 10% after Q3 results
RSA this morning reported net written premiums for the nine months to 30 September 2010 of £5.531bn, an increase of 10% (7% at constant exchange) compared with the same period in 2009.
Editor's comment: Fog clears for Allianz
The news that Allianz is to open its long-delayed office in Newcastle is certainly going to be greeted warmly by North-east brokers.
Barbon secures first broking acquisition since rebrand
Barbon Insurance Group has bagged its first acquisition in the broker market after acquiring a Devon-based lettings specialist.
Interview - Ian Foy: Return journey
After an antipodean adventure lasting 10 years, Insurance Australia Group's Ian Foy is back in Britain as UK CEO. He tells Jonathan Swift about the challenges he faces to turnaround the business and why IAG is here to stay.
Allianz to revisit Newcastle office plans with Archibald hire
Allianz Commercial is set to open up in Newcastle, after similar plans in 2007 failed to materialise.
View from the top: Bringing back confidence
"Confidence, the massive importance of confidence. Once that's gone and nobody wants to trade with you, there's no way back," observed Tony Lomas a partner at Pricewaterhouse Coopers, and a Lehman Brothers administrator, at the height of the financial…
Post Magazine – 4 November 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Amlin Corporate Insurance rating upgraded by Fitch
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Amlin Corporate Insurance Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating to 'A' from 'A-'. The Outlook is Positive.
Amlin Corporate Insurance rating upgraded by Fitch
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Amlin Corporate Insurance Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating to 'A' from 'A-'. The Outlook is Positive.
Aviva raids Zurich for new CIO
Aviva has appointed François Xavier Quilici as chief information technology officer for Aviva France, as well as core IT applications director for Aviva Europe.
Aviva raids Zurich for new CIO
Aviva has appointed François Xavier Quilici as chief information technology officer for Aviva France, as well as core IT applications director for Aviva Europe.
Post in print - 4 November 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Post in print - 4 November 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
XL CEO announces $1bn share buyback as it reports Q3 figures
XL has reported its property and casualty operations recorded a combined ratio of 94.9% in the third quarter of 2010, bolstered by reserve releases.
XL CEO announces $1bn share buyback as it reports Q3 figures
XL has reported its property and casualty operations recorded a combined ratio of 94.9% in the third quarter of 2010, bolstered by reserve releases.
Lloyd's broker THB sells motorsport division in MBO
The board of specialist insurance and reinsurance broking group THB Group today said it had reached agreement to sell THB Clowes to the Lloyd's broker Ellis Clowes & Company, headed by Karen Ellis.
Belfor appoints new UK MD
Mark Taylor has been appointed the new managing director of Belfor-Relectronic (UK).
Aviva to seek another £200m of savings by 2012
Aviva today outlined a further £200m of efficency cuts.
Aviva Q3 UK GI premiums exceed £1bn as its tops 1m direct motor customers
Aviva this morning said that general insurance net written premiums were up 12% at £1.05bn when compared to the same quarter last year (3Q09: £937m).
Aviva Q3 UK GI premiums exceed £1bn as its tops 1m direct motor customers
Aviva this morning said that general insurance net written premiums were up 12% at £1.05bn when compared to the same quarter last year (3Q09: £937m).
Aviva CEO Andrew Moss defends composite model - again
The chief executive of Aviva has again reiterated its support for its composite model approach as the insurer published its nine month results.