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RBSI appoints former British Gas rebranding guru
Rick Vlemmiks is set to join RBS Insurance as chief marketing officer, UK & International.
RBSI completes transfer of underwriting functions
RBS Insurance has completed the transfer of three of its general insurance underwriting functions into a single company in preparation for Solvency II.
View from the top: 2012 — the start of the future?
Plans for the year ahead need to address the fundamentals of the industry, says Stephen Lewis.
ASA bans 'misleading' Direct Line ad
The Advertising Standards Authority has castigated Direct Line over a landlords’ insurance ad, featuring TV presenter Sarah Beeny, that claimed the insurer would beat any quote when it actually had a minimum price.
Direct Line launches January sale on home insurance
Direct Line has kick-started the New Year with a January sale on home insurance geared towards householders looking to cut costs following a Christmas spending spree.
Direct Line in Germany implements new business continuity infrastructure
German insurer, Direct Line Versicherung AG, has implemented Datacore's business continuity and disaster recovery architecture.
Insurance certificates removed from road tax application process
Motorists will no longer be obligated to produce a certificate of insurance in order to purchase road tax amid new government plans geared towards clamping down on forged documents.
Hastings targets young drivers with telematics policy
Hastings Direct is set to launch a telematics-based motor policy for young drivers.
Targeting young drivers pushes more insurers to switch to telematics
Co-operative Insurance is “on track” to have 10 000 customers signed up to its young driver telematics product, as Direct Line announces it too is targeting a pilot at this demographic.
Stonepoint to reduce interests in Cunningham Lindsey and Lockton – Insurance News Now
Post reporter Callum Brodie outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how, according to market speculation, Cunningham Lindsey and Lockton International are both looking at options that may see private equity giant Stonepoint Capital…
Direct Line claim response to riots was “exemplary”
Direct Line has reacted to Labour MP for Tottenham, David Lammy’s, criticism of the insurance industries response to the August riots.
Direct Line launches telematics pilot
Direct Line has teamed up with sister telematics firm Tracker to pilot the use of telematics within retail motor insurance.
Geddes says RBSI won't "crack open the champagne" just yet
Bosses at RBS Insurance have attributed a dramatic third quarter operating profit turnaround of £615m over the past 12 months to a combination of factors, including an exit from broking personal lines and general business re-pricing.
RBSI sees slight dip in profit Q2 to Q3, but happy with performance YTD
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance this morning reported an underwriting profit of £761m in 2011 to date - an increase of £591m versus September YTD 2010.
Marketing: The power of advertising
Effective marketing can be a tough challenge for financial services providers and having a strong presence is not enough, it must also resonate with customers.
Direct Line leads calls for ban on dangerous motorists
Bosses at Direct Line are calling for “out-of-control” drivers to be banned from the road following a study showing that 43% of UK drivers with 12 points or more have not been disqualified.
Chaucer enhances motor team
Chaucer Insurance has appointed Paul Baxter as head of direct to enhance the division’s commitment to building a leading UK motor business.
Direct Line boss backs tough stance on dangerous drivers
Direct Line’s director of motor underwriting has praised a tough new government stance on dangerous drivers which could see offenders who “devastate lives” jailed for up to five years.
Looking back - 1991: Hitting the hot hatches
On 26 September 1991, Post reported a tale familiar to today’s law-abiding general public: soaring motor insurance premiums. Current year-on-year rises cited are in the region of 30% to 40%, but the figures from 20 years ago suggested hikes of up to 74%…
Top 100 UK insurers supplement - brand analysis: Battle of the brands
With commercial pressures and tough business conditions putting the squeeze on insurance companies, the importance of the brand has never been more vital. So who is getting it right?
RBSI to learn from FOS complaints
RBSI has played down figures from the Financial Services Ombudsman showing it is the most complained about general insurer in the country.
RBSI tops Ombudsman GI complaints
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance is the most complained about general insurer in the UK according to figures from the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Interview - A&A Group: A constantly evolving company
Starting as a two-man operation in a house in Twickenham, A&A Group has grown exponentially since its humble beginnings. Jonathan Swift talks to Tony Allen and Steve McPherson about keeping pace with changes in the market.
Insurer estimates hit £750m as city riot damage racks up
RSA, Aviva and Axa are likely to incur the biggest losses from commercial property claims with the latest riot bill estimate hitting £750m, as Post went to press.