Commercial
Ageas 2009 international result improves under new structure
Ageas, formerly known as Fortis, today published 2009 pro forma financial information reflecting the group’s new reporting structure.
Canopius confirms KGM talks
Canopius, the largest privately owned Lloyd's insurer, has confirmed it is in talks to acquire up-for-sale motor underwriter KGM.
Ageas 2009 international result improves under new structure
Ageas, formerly known as Fortis, today published 2009 pro forma financial information reflecting the group’s new reporting structure.
Levene laments 2010, the year of "direct hits"
The chairman of Lloyd’s has described 2010 as the year of “direct hits”.
Marston quits Cunningham
Cunningham Lindsey is searching for an environmental services boss following Mike Marston's announcement that he plans to leave the business after six years.
DAS adjusts ratings following employment claims surge
DAS is applying corrective rating increases to its family legal protection business due to a rise in employment claims frequencies, greater consumer awareness of add-on covers and legal costs inflation.
CFC hires a real Gent
Underwriting agency CFC has appointed Nigel Gent to the new role of products manager.
Postscript - 10 years ago: No more acquisitions for Marsh
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture from more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Career path - SME underwriting - Beyond examinations
David Martin explains how the role of SME underwriters is evolving and why a far broader skill set is now essential if the much-talked about professionalism is to be fully embedded.
Start-up seeks to aid genuine claims validation
An initiative that aims to help claims handlers make faster, informed decisions to validate a claim or pass it on for further investigation, has been launched by Stuart Dennis, chief executive of fraud management company TCF Corporate.
Moorhouse Enterprise
Welsh broker Moorhouse is to launch its first business under Moorhouse Enterprise, set up to support the next generation of broker start-ups.
Ex-Fusion bosses outline MGA plan
The new managing general agency led by Fusion founders Kevin Pallett and Geoff Crisp aims to establish at least five offices as it gears up for its launch next year, backed by Bermuda-based insurance group Aspen.
Ebay signs up broker for affinity insurance pilot
Online marketplace Ebay is poised to seek a raft of insurance partners as it gears up to launch a financial services offering, Post has learnt.
Levene laments 2010, the year of "direct hits"
The chairman of Lloyd’s has described 2010 as the year of “direct hits”.
BUDGET 2010: ABI: IPT rises “regrettable”
The Association of British Insurers has warned the government that the increase to Insurance Premium Tax outlined in today’s budget could have unintended consequences.
BUDGET 2010: FSB critical of Osborne NIC plans
The Federation of Small Businesses has expressed its concern at the Chancellor George Osborne’s failure to reverse the rises in Employer National Insurance Contributions.
BUDGET 2010: Chancellor reveals corporation tax cuts
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has pledged to cut corporation tax by one percent for the start of the next financial year.
BUDGET 2010: Biba "disappointed" by IPT hike
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has said it is concerned that consumers and businesses will be hit by increasing insurance costs.
BUDGET 2010: George Osborne: IPT to rise
Chancellor George Osborne has announced insurance premium tax is to rise in today's budget.
BUDGET 2010: George Osborne: IPT to rise
Chancellor George Osborne has announced insurance premium tax is to rise in today's budget.
Allianz launches comparison service
Allianz Insurance has launched an online comparison service for brokers on its e-broker website.
Beazley expands contingency team
Beazley’s contingency team has recruited two new staff members in order to expand its service offering in the UK and Australia.
Willis opens new Eastern European base
Willis has received official approval from local authorities to open a representative office in Kazakhstan.
Willis opens new Eastern European base
Willis has received official approval from local authorities to open a representative office in Kazakhstan.