Commercial
AIG trio join Arista
Three former AIG employees have joined Arista Insurance to form the initial team at its new Birmingh...
Acquisitive Markerstudy linked with double deal
Gibraltar-based insurance group Markerstudy is understood to be on the verge of completing its large...
Finch focus is international
AFL Insurance Brokers outlined its international ambitions after rebranding from Alec Finch (London)...
Bike brand and broker team up after legal threat
A Well-known motorbike brand is offering insurance as part of a re-launch after it was threatened wi...
Industry flock to sub-£5m investment group
A new investment consortium for the sub-£5m market, Alpine Risk Services, has attracted close to 50 ...
What the papers said this week
The Irish Independent RSA has established a subsidiary in Ireland. It is thought that the company...
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...