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Groupama sale to Ageas unlikely to improve either group's rating prospects
The acquisition of Groupama Insurances by Ageas UK should "end uncertainty" among brokers over Groupama's financial strength and creditworthiness in the UK, but will have little impact on the 'negative' rating outlooks of either parent company, analysts…
Insurance Strategy 2012: Importance of brand to grow as economy picks up
The power of branding has been highlighted as a crucial tool for insurers in the struggle to compete n a volatile marketplace.
Groupama director Lefèvre quits
Groupama SA boss Pierre Lefèvre, pictured, has resigned from the business by way of mutual agreement.
Ageas buys Groupama for £116m
Ageas UK has acquired Groupama Insurance Company for £116m in a deal that it has claimed propels it to the UK’s 4th private motor insurer with an 11.7% share of the market.
Ageas wins John Lewis account from Axa
Ageas has extended its partnership with John Lewis to provide the department store's customers with travel insurance.
ABI concedes two-year delay in mesothelioma payments 'not ideal'
The Association of British Insurers' head of motor and liability, James Dalton, has defended a new scheme to provide compensation to workers exposed to asbestos who are unable to trace a liable employer or insurer.
Editor's comment: Groupama - going, going, gone?
After months of uncertainty, employees at Groupama's UK insurer operation can be a little buoyed by last Friday's news that a named bidder had finally cast its hat into the ring to buy them.
Groupama acquisition could propel Ageas UK into top 10 insurer spot
The insurance industry is considering the effect of consolidation and change in the UK personal lines market after Ageas entered into exclusive discussions with Groupama with a view to taking over its UK insurance company.
Post magazine - 13 September 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Tesco Underwriting CUO moves to RSA
Andy Baughan is to join the firm as motor product director.
Brokers give Ageas seal of approval on Groupama acquisition talks
Brokers have hailed Ageas' potential move to acquire Groupama UK as a "logical fit", but warned that the insurer's troubled past may do little to win back lost brokers.
Ageas and Groupama in acquisition talks
Ageas UK and Groupama have entered exclusive discussions regarding the sale of Groupama's UK non-life insurance business.
My Best 11: Sandy Keith, Kwik-Fit Financial Services
Kwik-Fit head of insurer development Sandy Keith picks his best XI for an insurance industry start-up firm.
Claims Club 10th anniversary: A decade of debate
The Post Claims Club will mark its 10th anniversary next year, and the group's advisory board looks back on a decade of change.
Ageas mobilises anti-fraud database for motor book
Ageas has signed up to an anti-fraud database for underwriting and claims management in its motor book.
Cost of summer floods proves high as industry reports poor six-month results
This year's first-half results revealed a reverse in fortunes for Lloyd's and London market firms, while general insurers took a hit from the summer floods.
Kwik Fit helps staff find new roles ahead of Glasgow consolidation
Kwik Fit Financial Services will press ahead with consolidating its insurance business in Glasgow, after revealing that the majority of the 170 employees affected by the closure of its Birmingham office have secured new positions.
Rias: Travel cover a must for families
Rias has reminded grandparents to take out adequate insurance when travelling abroad with their grandchildren.
Insurance Stategy 2012: Chartis UK MD Aubert to offer insights into volatile market
Chartis UK managing director Nicolas Aubert will join the Insurance Strategy line-up next month to take part in a panel discussion.
Statement of Principles extension mooted as flood solution sticking plaster
Extending the Statement of Principles may have to be explored as a stopgap if discussions between industry and the government over a long-term flood risk solution rumble on, despite insurers insisting that they will not back down in this way.
QBE Europe teams up with Autoglass
QBE Europe has signed a deal with Autoglass for its core glass services.
QBE teams up with Autoglass for repair and replacement
QBE Europe has appointed Autoglass as preferred supplier for its core glass services.
Ageas posts 86% rise in non-life profit after strong Q2
Belgian insurer Ageas improved across all segments to post net insurance profit of €303m in the first six months of 2012, up from €111m in the first half of 2011.
Tesco helps Ageas profit grow 81%
Ageas UK has increased profit and income in the first half of the year in the face of tough market conditions and severe weather events.