Commercial
Tesco Compare launches van insurance channel
Price comparison website Tesco Compare has launched its new van insurance channel that enables drivers to compare more than 300 insurance deals from 17 van insurance brokers.
Aon's Aberdeen branch expanding following "best year on record"
Aon says that recent wins for its Aberdeen branch has contributed to a 30% surge in 2008 revenues, as the company celebrates its 50th anniversary in the city.
AIG to terminate 14 voluntary deferred compensation plans
American International Group, Inc. said today that it is terminating 14 voluntary deferred compensation programs involving 5,600 employees and independent agents and representatives.
Fortis UK wins inaugral Gold Standard Award for Insurance
Fortis UK has won the inaugral Gold Standard for Insurance award which will be presented at a ceremony at the House of Commons on 25 November. The awards, which are run by Incisive Media, assess companies' performance across the five elements of trust,…
AIG subsidiary American General Finance closes 178 branches
(BestWire) - American International Group, the stricken US insurance giant, has closed 178 branches and cut approximately 380 jobs at American General Finance Inc., a consumer finance unit, the company said.
MMA appoints personal lines boss
Broker-only insurer MMA has appointed Martin Scarrett to the newly created role of head of personal lines underwriting.
Broker comparison site extends to SMEs
Commercial broker Moorhouse has expanded its online insurance comparison website Constructaquote.com to offer small to medium sized enterprise cover across a wide range of sectors.
Allianz promises to take rating action to meet targets
Allianz has reported an operating profit of £140.8m for year end 2008, compared to £97.4m in 2007 in its it released its Q3 results for 2008. Gross written premium increased slightly to £1153.7m (£1142.2m: 2007), while the insurers combined ratio…
Helphire makes board changes
Helphire group finance director Mark Adams is to succeed Mark Jackson as chief executive officer from today.
Pick of the week
Click here for video Post reporters Sarah Hills and Alwynne Gwilt round up the top stories from the general insurance sector.
PB Week: Allianz reassures brokers of strength
Andrew Torrance tells PB how whilst many insurers are counting their losses from the credit crunch Allianz are in an enviable position, writes Katherine Brandon, reporter of Professional Broking.
Belmont rolls out black boxes to fleets
Specialist passenger transport broker Belmont International has signed up with Green Road Technologi...
Arista in regional push
Arista will expand into the Midlands in January 2009. The move follows the development of its southe...
Risk transfer facility launched
Risk Report
JLT: on track to deliver
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has claimed it is on track to deliver sustainable profitable growth in 2008. ...
Appointment at Brit Insurance
Brit Insurance has appointed Stephen Moss to the newly created role of portfolio director - long tai...
Appointment at MMA Insurance
Ian Josephs has been promoted by MMA Insurance to the newly created role of head of distribution. Mr...
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny was impressed by more than just the comedians when accompanying Allianz to a bout of spontaneo...
Appointment at LV
Peter Gallagher is to take on the role of group claims director at LV. He will be responsible for al...
CII seeks backing over campaign for change
As expected, the recent announcement of the Chartered Insurance Institute's proposed name change - a...
Maidment leaves Allianz as part of restructure
ALLIANZ South and London trading director Paul Maidment is leaving the company following a restructure designed to grow SME business.
Gibbons leaves Giles
Another director has left Giles as part of the “streamlining” of the business.
RSA CEO Brown confirms restructure
Adrian Brown has announced a number of changes to RSA's senior management and a reorganisation of its key divisions.
Confused welcomes FSA comparison site review
Carlton Hood, chief executive officer of Confused, comments on the Financial Services Authority's price comparison site review.