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Admiral & BGL: Motor rates to slow in H2
Motor rates are likely to slow to single digit levels in the second half of the year, according to analysts, as some players “fight back” from market share losses.
Willis looks to enhance alliance relationships with insurers
Over 100 Willis commercial network members are expected to attend the annual forum of Willis Group Holdings’ which today in Alicante, Spain.
Aviva re-enters fleet telematics market
Aviva is re-entering the telematics market seven years after its initial launch of a fleet telematics insurance policy.
News analysis - Mark Hodges' move: A little bit of history repeating
With the shock news that Mark Hodges is to join Towergate, Daniel Dunkley reports on the market's reaction and what this means for Aviva and the consolidator.
Auto Restore unveils mobile repair offering
Car repair firm Auto Restore has claimed its new direct mobile repair offering targeted at consumers has the support of two of its key insurer partners — Allianz and Aviva.
M&A - market update: Coming together
Merger and acquisition activity is finally on the rise following a long period of stagnation. Daniel Dunkley looks at what is behind the increase.
Penny Black's insurance week
Last week, Penny caught up with the man of the moment, outgoing Towergate CEO Andy Homer. Modest as always, Mr Homer insisted that for luring Mark Hodges from Aviva he and his colleagues deserved a "pat on the back".
Junction renews RAC tie-up
Junction has signed a new five year contract to handle the broker panel for RAC Insurance.
Autoglass signs deal with Aviva and ACM
Vehicle glass repair and replacement specialist, Autoglass, has entered a partnership agreement with Aviva and ACM.
John McFarlane poised to land Aviva chairman role
John McFarlane, the former chief executive of the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, is poised to take over from Lord Sharman as chairman as Aviva according to reports.
Homer: Hodges was “only credible” external option
In an exclusive interview with Postonline, outgoing Towergate chief executive Andy Homer has hailed the coup of recruiting Aviva UK CEO Mark Hodges to run the broker - insisting he was the “only credible external option” to succeed him.
Post Blog: History repeating itself - a tale of two Towergates
Having been rebuffed a fortnight ago when inquring about whether Aviva UK CEO Mark Hodges was jumping ship to join Towergate as group CEO, the Post news desk was not exactly surprised when he was unveiled as Andy Homer's successor today.
Aviva UK GI CEO McMillan backs “life heavyweight” Matthews to manage GI responsibilities
Aviva UK general insurance chief executive David McMillan has insisted the appointment of “life insurance heavyweight” Trevor Matthews to replace the outgoing Mark Hodges as UK CEO will not impact the firm’s ability to serve general insurance customers.
Homer to step down in October as Hodges joins Towergate
Towergate Chairman Alastair Lyons has confirmed that subject to FSA approval, Mark Hodges, currently executive director and UK chief executive officer of Aviva plc will join the broker to replace Andy Homer.
Towergate appoints Mark Hodges as group CEO
Aviva plc has announced Mark Hodges, UK CEO will leave the business to join Towergate.
Post Blog: History repeating itself - a tale of two Towergates
Having been rebuffed a fortnight ago when inquring about whether Aviva UK CEO Mark Hodges was jumping ship to join Towergate as group CEO, the Post news desk was not exactly surprised when he was unveiled as Andy Homer's successor today.
CSR news: CEO cycles 200 miles for charity in inaugural tour d'Aviva
UK CEO Mark Hodges has taken part in Aviva's charity bike ride challenge — tour d'Aviva — between its York and Norwich offices. From 24 to 26 May, a team of 13 from the Aviva leadership team, including top boss Mr Hodges, cycled nearly 200 miles in the…
Commercial property - Sprinklers: A burning issue
The safety and business benefits of sprinkler systems are undeniable — yet many commercial buildings remain unprotected. David Townsend urges insurers to continue to lead the calls for mandatory inclusion.
Technology - Mobile apps: The age of the app
App fever is infiltrating every aspect of our lives — and the insurance industry is no exception — but while the benefits a quality app can bring are undeniable, there are a number of pitfalls to avoid, says Ian Singer.
Exercise Watermark set for insurer-specific rerun
The Association of British Insurers has confirmed Exercise Watermark, the government's emergency flood scenario run nationwide in March, will be re-enacted specifically for the insurance industry in August, in conjunction with the Cabinet Office.
Insurers fight to avoid ash cloud backlash
As Post went to press, insurers were racing to publicly outline their claims positions on the latest volcanic ash eruption, in a bid to avoid the media backlash the industry suffered 12 months ago. More than a year after the extensive disruption caused…
Insurers state position on ash cloud cover
Aviva and Ageas have updated customers on the potential impact of the Icelandic volcano.
Aviva Life CEO heads to Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Banking Group has appointed Aviva UK Life CEO Toby Strauss to the position of group director for Insurance.
Post Blog: Norwich Union brand to return to the UK market?
This week Aviva gave the biggest hint yet that RAC is for sale.