Commercial
Recession-proof brokers?
This year will be my 25th in insurance and if there's one truism I've learned, it's that broker dist...
Direct Fleet signs up insurer duo
Online fleet insurance platform Direct Fleet Insurance has increased its panel of insurers to 14 wit...
Post web seminar - self service technology
Post held a live online web seminar earlier this week which debated the role of self service technlogy by insurance businesses. To watch a video recording of the seminar which was hosted by Anthony Gould, group editor in chief of Post and included…
AIG Financial Products sells solar plant interests
AIG Financial Products Corp. (AIGFP), an AIG company (AIG), said it has sold its interests in three operating Spanish solar photovoltaic plants from its energy and infrastructure book to renewable energy private equity firm HG Capital for an undisclosed…
Close Brothers feels the pinch of volatile conditions
Close Brothers Group, the parent company of leading premium finance provider Close Premium Finance has recorded a dip in its operating profit before tax to £38.5m (2008: £69.8m) in the first half of the 2009 financial year.
E-business insights
Post's E-business strategy Management Briefing in London next week will tackle all the key issues facing those in the insurance industry responsible for driving their businesses online strategy. In addition to expert online speakers from Tealeaf, CGI,…
NIG signs up to Towergate arm
NIG has joined the panel of insurers launching new commercial property owners and let property owners policies through Towergate subsidiary Power Place.
Heath Lambert attributes exceptional new client wins to income growth
Insurance broker Heath Lambert has reported earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) remains at £17.5m in its key trading highlights for the year ended 31 December 2008.
Allianz criticises structural issues in unsustainable retail sector
Allianz Insurance has reported an increase in commercial lines GWP to £918.6m (2007: £906.2m), while its retail arm dips to £612.6m (2007: £624.2m).
Arista opens Birmingham office
Arista Insurance has opened its sixth office to support Birmingham and Midlands-based brokers.
Promoters for Michael Jackson struggle to arrange full cancellation policy
Promoters of Michael Jackson's sell-out set of concerts in London could lose hundreds of millions if the star is forced to cancel his shows, Reinsurance has learned.
Motorcycle site launches new insurance comparison service
Motorcycle website BikeDevil has launched a new insurance service.
LV and Asda team up on road rescue offering
LV and Asda, the supermarket and financial services provider, have partnered to provide a range of road rescue products via LV's Britannia Rescue division.
Marsh launches independent broker community
Marsh has formed a nationwide community of independent mid-sized UK brokers.
Stressed staff given reflexology and massage sessions
Stressed-out staff at Allianz Insurance's head office in Guildford are being offered light relief in...
Pick of the week
Post senior reporter Sarah Hills looks at the major stories in this week's Post: RSA to take on SME k...
Hastings to cut underwriters
Hastings Direct is axing up to 30 jobs - including a fifth of its underwriters - as part of its late...
Will you be there?
Robertson Taylor has been named by market sources as the broker of a multi-million insurance deal co...
Appointment at Fortis
Fortis has appointed two independent non-executive directors. Mike Urmston joins the board of mark...
Chaucer poised for SME pounce
Chaucer is poised to develop its UK SME commercial proposition once market conditions improve. As r...
Businesses and insurers need to work together
It is not the time for the insurance industry to desert UK business by removing cover and being unim...
Appointment at Ace
Ace Europe has appointed Shaun Edwards as a client relationship manager for its major risks busine...
Penny Black's insurance week
Attending as many insurance parties as she does, Penny understandably gets a little confused in the ...
Appointment at Vizion
Vizion has recruited Gary Brench , ex-chief engineer of MMA Insurance, as a consultant to help deve...