Aviva
News analysis - Haste departure: Less Haste, more concern?
After nearly a decade as CEO of RSA, Andy Haste has announced he is to step down. Amy Ellis gets the market’s reaction and ponders his next move.
Aviva reports 21% jump in European profits in first half of 2011
Aviva this morning reported that its European business reported an IFRS operating profit up 21% to £525m in the first six months of 2011 (HY10: £434m).
Aviva hails UK GI performance as overall operating profit rises 5%
Continued strong motor rate increases in the first half of 2011 have helped Aviva post a combined operating ratio of 96% for its UK general insurance business (H1 2010: 98%), with personal motor pushing through 21% alongside a net written premium rise of…
Allianz beats Aviva and Zurich in resort deal
Allianz Commercial has landed a £200 000 three-year deal with a luxury spa resort and golf club that hosted the Ryder Cup last year.
Mobile phone insurance: We've got your number
Mobile phone insurance is a high-frequency claims product but has been criticised by the ombudsman and consumer groups. Ralph Savage reviews the sector to discover if this niche is offering value for money.
Bollington expands Compuquote facility with exclusive Aviva tie-up
Bollington Underwriting has secured an agreement with Aviva to re-launch its exclusive self-drive hire facility.
Rehab Awards 2011: finalists announced
The shortlist for the 2011 Rehabilitation First Awards has now been revealed. This event, now in its 7th year, recognises and rewards excellence across the market. The celebrations will take place on Friday 16 September 2011.
Interview - Ant Middle: Taking the Middle ground
Rejoining Aviva after spending 10 years at Axa was an attractive choice for Ant Middle, during a time of upheaval at both companies. He talks to Mairi MacDonald about the changes and challenges that lie ahead.
Gibraltar GWP tops Lloyd's in motor insurance underwriting
Gibraltar is outperforming Lloyd’s of London in the motor insurance market, according to a report by Ernst & Young, and Admiral is leading the charge.
Zurich adds referral fee clause
Zurich has added a clause to its terms of business arrangement that requires all personal lines brokers to reveal details of referral fee income involving its customers.
View from the Top: Masters of our destiny
Henry Ford once said: "Whether you think you can, or whether you think you can't, you're right." Insurers can learn from this simple nod to the power of the self-fulfilling prophecy.
British Insurance Awards: Leading a revolution
THE E-BUSINESS AWARD - WINNER - POWERPLACE
Postbox - Twitter: the art of conversation
Recent articles in Post have detailed the insurance industry getting to grips with social media, and a simple misunderstanding seems to be at the heart for those that struggle.
Insurance & social media: To tweet or not to tweet
The insurance industry has struggled in its early attempts to adopt social media, due to its staid reputation. Sam Barrett warns that being slow to capitalise on the benefits it can bring means the industry is missing a trick.
News analysis - Aggregators: The challenge of converting quotes
In the 10th quarterly price comparison watch, Tom Cooper finds no slowdown in quote volumes but converting them into sales represents a growing challenge.
Aviva UK plots Lloyd's return in international push
A strategic review considering areas of expansion for Aviva's UK corporate business, will include assessing the viability of opening a trading box at Lloyd's and targeting international risks.
Referral fees a 'red herring' claims CSC
The Claims Standards Council has warned the insurance market that abolishing referral fees is a "red herring" that will only send motor insurance premiums "through the roof", due to the loss of their ancillary income stream.
TSC re-opens premiums inquiry - Insurance News Now – 7 July 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories which include chair of the Transport Select Committee, Louise Ellman telling Post that motor insurers will be called back to parliament for further questioning…
Aviva reveals new commercial director
Aviva has confirmed that its UK chief risk officer has been lined up to take over the vacant commercial director role in November.
Aviva considering Lloyd's market return
Aviva is undergoing a strategic review of its corporate business which will explore areas of expansion – including opening a trading area at Lloyd’s of London.
Moody's: Insurers to follow Axa lead on referral fees
Axa UK’s announcement that it will no longer accept referral fees from personal injury lawyers is likely to put pressure on the insurer’s general insurance rivals to follow suit.
Aviva major acquisition spree 'unlikely'
Major acquisitions to fast-track the creation of a multi-brand general insurance strategy for Aviva are unlikely, despite the £600m windfall set to be secured from last week's sale of roadside assistance provider RAC, according to analyst Eamonn Flanagan.
Spotlight on: Insurance scores - Number crunching
Looking at the links between credit data and insurance behaviour is unusual in the UK, but this could be about to change, claims Sam Barrett, as insurers look to develop the data sources they use.
Household - Flood risk: Removing the safety net
In two years, the insurance industry's pact with central government to provide flood cover for at-risk properties will cease to exist. Ralph Savage reports on how insurers are planning to meet the challenge post-2013.