News
Lloyd’s to update operating structure
Lloyd’s has unveiled its new operating structure, to be rolled out in the New Year.
Treasury increasingly reliant on tax receipts from insurance firms
The UK’s financial services sector contributed £71.4bn in taxes in the year to March 2016 with banks and insurers being the biggest contributors.
Aviva to delist shares in New York stock exchange
Aviva has delisted its shares from the New York Stock Exchange after selling its US insurance operations.
My other life: Steph Johnson, Hood Group - roller derby
When she’s not product and distribution manager, Johnson spends her time on her skates
GRP reports £7.11m loss owing to acquisition drive
Underlying earnings in the business treble as group targets further growth
Families affected by St Albans sinkhole will return to homes in time for Christmas
After spending 14 months away from their homes following a sinkhole that opened in St Albans, families will be able to return to their houses in time for Christmas.
Liberty Mutual to acquire Ironshore for $3bn
Liberty Mutual Insurance is to acquire Ironshore, a global specialty lines company, from Chinese conglomerate Fosun International.
Insurers meet with ministers to discuss Brexit strategy
Insurers and other financial services bosses met with senior ministers to discuss the country's Brexit strategy.
PI firm's 'ethnic penalty' motor premium findings submitted to Human Rights Commission
PI law firm Thompsons Solicitors has submitted its findings on 'ethnic penalties' in motor insurance to the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Accelerate signs three year deal with JM Glendinning
Specialist managing general agent Accelerate Underwriting has agreed a three year deal with UK insurance broker JM Glendinning.
FCA finds brokers are potentially underinsured
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Helios acquires Salviscoint for £800,000
Helios Underwriting has acquired Salviscoint, a limited liability member of Lloyd's, for £800,000.
Post People: 5 - 9 December
The latest people moves from the insurance industry
Biba launches flood product for businesses in flood hit areas
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has developed an affordable solution for small businesses excluded from Flood Re.
In Depth: Unrated insurers: The Biba Litmus Test Report
The downfall of Enterprise and most recently Gable has again raised the thorny issue of unrated insurers.
Lloyd’s announces potential post-Brexit strategies
Lloyd's said setting up a single European Union subsidiary or a network of branches across several EU countries are two potential post-Brexit strategies if passporting rights cannot be maintained.
Carole Nash enters into partnership with motorcycle auction house
Specialist motorcycle insurance broker Carole Nash has entered into a partnership with Bonhams Collectors’ Motorcycle Department.
A-Plan branch sees near miss from bus blaze
A London bus burst into flames outside the offices of A-Plan Insurance in Kingston.
Talk Talk attacks will raise awareness of cyber insurance policies
This week's cyber-attack on Talk Talk and Post Office broadband will see a higher uptake in cyber policies, according to experts.
Simply Business make string of senior appointments to facilitate US and UK expansion
Simply Business has made a string of high profile appointments as part of its expansion in the UK and into the United States.
County Group acquires Wrexham Insurance Services
County Group has acquired Wrexham Insurance Services.
RSA appoints Emery as new retail brands director
Rsa has appointed Pete Emery as its new retail brands director having worked for the firm since 2010.
Time running out for Gable motor and EL policyholders to find alternative cover
Motor and employers' liability policies underwritten by Gable will expire in two weeks, the Financial Services Compensation Scheme has warned.