Churchill Insurance
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny understands that one managing director of an insurance firm had his moment in the sun last week.
RBS appoints banks for insurance sale
The Royal Bank of Scotland has confirmed the appointment of Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs to oversee the sale of its insurance division.
Interview - Jon Greenwood: Into the hot seat
With a high turnover during the past seven years, the role of managing director of commercial and broker at RBSI could be seen as a poisoned chalice. Jonathan Swift talks to Jon Greenwood, the latest incumbent, about his optimism for the task in hand.
MMA names new underwriting director
Former Esure underwriting and business development director Colin Batabyal has joined MMA, almost 11 months after departing his former employer.
Interview - Patrick Snowball: Turning the light on at Suncorp
When Patrick Snowball headed to Brisbane to take the reins at Suncorp, many in the UK industry were surprised. Jonathan Swift finds out why he took this particular job offer and his plans for his tenure.
Brand analysis: A robust year for insurance brands
Despite the ongoing disruption in the financial services sector, the brand value of insurers has seen a healthy increase. James Park reports on the results and looks at the opportunities for the coming year.
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5 years ago: RBSI sees more staff changes
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of mroe than 150 years of insurance newss, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
Buffett again linked with RBS Insurance business as bank begins adviser search
Warren Buffett has again beeen linked with the Royal Bank of Scotland's Insurance business according to reports in the weekend newspapers.
RBSI confirms office closures
Royal Bank of Scotland has confirmed that it will close 14 of its 27 insurance offices by 2013 with 2000 staff set to lose their jobs.
RBSI outlines plans to close 14 of 27 sites
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has revealed details of a mass closure of UK insurance sites that will see 2000 people lose their jobs.
Admiral rules out RBSI bid due to price and likely OFT challenge
Motor insurance group Admiral has ruled itself out of any bidding war for the Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance businesses including Direct Line and Churchill.
RBS Insurance records £253m loss in H1 2010
Royal Bank of Scotland's financial results show its insurance business in the first six months of 2010 was adversely impacted by a significant increase in bodily injury reserving, including adding £241m to reserves relating to prior years. In total RBSI…
News analysis - NIG withdrawal: NIG: a very personal exit
The announcement of the proposed closure of NIG's personal lines business last week has raised a host of questions.
Law report: Conflicting claim decisions for substantially same issue
Churchill Insurance Company v Wilkinson; Evans v Equitable Claims (Court of Appeal—19 May 2010)
RBSI looks to rationalise structure ahead of sale
Royal Bank of Scotland is seeking a corporate adviser to help restructure its insurance business ahead of a sale or IPO.
NIG slips into the red as RBSI brands all suffer
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance subsidiary NIG was the only one of its major four brands to record a loss in 2009, Post has discovered.
Postscript – 10 years ago: Ex-Churchill boss leaves RBSI post
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Aviva raids RBSI for new direct boss
Aviva has recruited Steve Treloar as retail director for Aviva’s UK general insurance business.
Penny Black's insurance week
While many have tired of crooning ex-soldier-turned-popstar James Blunt, Penny was pleased to see that one insurer was giving him a boost as he desperately clings onto fame. RSA will be strapping Mr Blunt into a plane and flying him over London in an…
Postscript: 5 years ago: Ex-Churchill bosses back Swiftcover
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture from more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
Interview - Gary Duggan: Creating a difference
With insurance one of the key strategic priorities for Barclays Bank, Amy Ellis talks to its managing director, insurance & investments, banking Gary Duggan about his plans.
Interview - Paul Geddes: Regaining an edge
With a new team in place and a major change programme underway, including 2000 job cuts, RBSI CEO Paul Geddes talks to Jonathan Swift about the need to stay competitive.
Court leaves Zurich
Zurich's European general insurance chief executive officer and former Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance CEO Annette Court, pictured, is to leave the business "by mutual agreement to pursue other opportunities".