Commercial
Fortis pushes Van Guard into Northern Ireland
Fortis has launched its commercial vehicle product, Van Guard, into Northern Ireland. The recent launch on CDL and SSP, with Open GI expected to follow, further extends the insurers motor offering into the commercial market and across the UK.
SSP set for Indian windfall
SSP Holdings has revealed it is part of a consortium to win a lucrative contract with the United India Insurance Company to provide its IT services.
MMA upgraded
Intermediary only insurer, MMA Insurance has been assigned a Financial Strength Rating of ‘A‘ from Standard & Poor’s.
Venture Preference establishes Manchester base
Venture Preference has established a presence in the North West with the acquisition of broker and financial services specialist Chambers & Newman.
Hiscox on track for record result
Hiscox has predicted that its 2007 results will surpass 2006, which was a record for the group.
Willis CEO outlines network growth plan with promise not to sell membership on
The new chief executive of Willis UK and Ireland Brendan McManus unveiled plans to grow its broker network on the back of possible discontent at others. Speaking to Post he said: “One of the things that I think is attractive for brokers to become part of…
Moorhouse reaps the benefits of training
Independent broker Moorhouse has attributed its 35% growth in gross written premium during the past ...
Pick of the Week
Post Magazine editor Jonathan Swift provides a run down of the major news in this week's issue of Pos...
Aggregator growth stalls
The market for aggregators may have reached its peak, as a new independent study shows consumers int...
PWS: nine month merger hunt could see THB deal
Listed London market broker THB would gain an international footprint and enter the reinsurance busi...
FSA to release report early
The Financial Services Authority has revealed that the interim retail distribution review report wil...
The self preservation society
Graham Berville
The meaning of life
Review of the Year: Life insurance
Top five stories online
The top five most popular news stories on postonline.co.uk over the last week were: (1) AIG gets no...
Keelys takes London firm
Lichfield-based Keelys Solicitors has completed the acquisition of a second London practice, which w...
A look back at Lloyd's
Review of the Year: Lloyd's and the London market
LV boosts ABC numbers
LV's broker-facing insurer arm ABC Insurance is to open two new offices. The Bristol office is heade...
Calm down, it's only a commercial
Direct Insurers: Advertising strategy
Towergate delays FSD
The launch of Towergate's financial services division has been put back until 1 April because the co...
Appointment at Ace
Ace has appointed Patrick Drinan as UK and Ireland national distribution director. Mr Drinan will re...
Groupama rolls out national schemes team
Groupama has created a dedicated national schemes team to capitalise on what it claims is one of the...
Appointment at AMG
AMG has made two changes to its senior management, splitting Kevin Wood's role, currently group mana...
Mazars warns against quick sale
Brokers planning to sell up before the introduction of new capital gains tax laws could lose out fin...
IRM appoints new chairman
The Institute of Risk Management (IRM) has appointed Simone Wray as chairman for a one-year term.