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Car insurance tops web search queries
Quarterly research by Greenlight found insurance-related searches in January totalled 1.9 million, down from more than 2.3 million in October 2011, but car insurance searches leapt.
Digital Insurance Strategies: Online commercial market primed for lift-off
Businesses in the UK are ‘crying out’ to buy commercial insurance online, despite claims to the contrary from industry commentators.
Brokers fear possible negative impact of Scottish independence on industry
As the Scottish National Party's campaign for independence in the 2014 referendum gets underway, the insurance industry has expressed concern about how it might be regulated in an independent Scotland.
Ancillary income still under scrutiny, despite boost to Admiral profits
After easing the pressure built up during a bodily injury claims-ravaged third quarter, bosses at Admiral have been warned that this year's hot topic of ancillary income could yet provide a sting in the tail.
All in the execution: Interview with Zurich's Stephen Lewis
Having "fixed the fundamentals" and realigned Zurich into three distinct divisions, Stephen Lewis is now seeing his plans come to fruition. So where does he go from here?
Post magazine – 15 March 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Brokers eager to reduce carbon footprint with practical steps
Environmental policy issues should be central in the development of operations, according to the majority of brokers that took part in an Aviva poll ahead of Climate Week.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The 10 most read stories from www.insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Aviva eyes commercial improvements by dropping underperforming lines of business
David McMillan, Aviva UK general insurance chief executive, remains confident his firm can recover from a "challenging" year in terms of commercial business, following the decision to drop a number of underperforming lines of motor business.
Aviva Europe operating profits up 26%
Aviva Europe's general insurance and health operating profit increased by 26% to £137m for the full year 2011.
Aviva bemoans 'challenging' UK commercial sector as CEO Moss heralds 2011 progress
Aviva's UK general insurance continuing operations saw a decrease in operating profit and underwriting result in 2011 to £540m (2010: £567m) and £129m (2010: £184m) respectively. This was mostly as a result of the reduced contribution from Aviva Re.
Editor's comment: Insurers must be socially mobile
Joining a party too late can be disastrous. Not least because the early attendees may have drunk the place dry.
QBE reveals e-trading and motor underwriting appointments
QBE has this morning unveiled the double appointment of David Greaves as head of e-trading and Fast Flow operations and outgoing Aviva employee Robert Dodd as senior motor underwriter.
Groupama and Brit hit snags as they try to shortlist potential buyers
Industry big-hitters linked to Direct Line Group chairman role
MEPs on the front foot as Prudential sparks fear of mass insurer exodus
Solvency II concerns in the spotlight after UK giant linked with Hong Kong move
Market moves: Insurers dominate again
Zurich made two high-profile appointments this week, as the recruitment space was once again dominated by insurers.
Insurers to pay for Accident Exchange retrials
Major insurers that do not reach a settlement with Accident Exchange could end up paying millions of pounds in legal costs.
Direct Line tops complaints league table
Direct Line Group's UK Insurance had the most general insurance complaints to the Financial Ombudsman Service, according to figures out today.
Legal chiefs angered by Downing Street snub at the motor premium summit
Only insurers were invited to the Number 10 meeting, leaving many sectors feeling left out in the cold.
Credit hire: Groupama and MMA "close" to agreeing deal with Accident Exchange
Credit hire firm Accident Exchange is said to be "close" to reaching a compromise agreement with Groupama, Provident and MMA Insurance which used Autofocus to demonstrate that Accident Exchange's rates were too high.
Moody’s takes action against insurance groups exposed to Italy and Spain
Moody's has taken action on several European insurance groups and related entities to reflect the increased financial risks stemming from their operating and investment exposure to weakened European sovereigns and banks, and the ratings agency's…
Career file - Scott Egan: Towergate swoops in for Brit CFO as Patrick exits
Scott Egan will leave his role at Brit Insurance Holdings to join Towergate as group finance director, subject to FSA approval. Egan has been group chief financial officer at Brit since 2011.
Brokers unconcerned as RBSI rebrands as Direct Line
Brand Finance heralds move as sensible
PM and insurers unveil six point plan after motor premium summit
The Prime Minister has committed to tackling the compensation culture, reducing legal costs and cutting health and safety red tape.