Esure
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.
Esure names PI claims manager
Online insurer Esure has appointed John Miles to the newly-created role of UK PI claims manager in a bid to tackle the recent increase in third party personal injury motor claims.
Top 100 UK insurers - 2009
AM Best's top 100 insurer rankings in full, according to Financial Services Authority returns for 2009.
Post powerlist 2010: The influential crowd
Over the past 12 months the UK insurance industry has faced the global recession head on, taken the change of government in its stride and has shown that it is ready to face oncoming regulation in the form of Solvency II. Below we name the major players…
3700 staff on tenterhooks as RBSI unveils closures
Rivals of Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance have outlined plans to recruit staff affected by the banking giant's decision to close more than half of its offices.
Esure IT platform outsourced in £26m Capgemini deal
Esure has migrated the majority of its IT platform to Capgemini in a multi-million pound outsourcing deal.
Regional Review - Glasgow: Local strength
With significant activity already in 2010 and the emergence of a new financial district, the Glasgow insurance market looks set for further growth. Mairi MacDonald assesses the financial landscape in Scotland's largest city.
Esure to stop underwriting Halifax policies
Esure will cease to underwrite Halifax's motor policies after it was bought out by founder Peter Wood from majority stakeholder Lloyds Banking Group in a £185m deal.
Editor's comment: Esure sale is yardstick for personal lines deals
The January sales may not have thrown up much in the way of bargains for those hoping to acquire insurance-related companies. But February is looking like it could prove a more successful month for those seeking a nice little earner at a knockdown price.
PE firm outlines Esure MBO involvement
Electra Partners has issued a statement regarding its £30m investment in Peter Wood’s buyout of Esure from Lloyds Banking Group.
Lloyds sells Esure stake to founder Peter Wood for £185m
Lloyds Banking Group has sold its 70% stake in esure, the online insurer, to a management buyout vehicle to be called Esure Group Holdings, led by Esure chairman Peter Wood, for a cash consideration slightly in excess of book value in the Lloyds Banking…
Sheilas' Wheels enters new market
Female-focused insurer enters travel.
Esure chairman Peter Wood seeks buyout
Mr Wood is attempting to buy out his Esure motor insurance business from Lloyds Banking Group.
Esure director Batabyal departs
Underwriting and business development director leaves after helping set direct insurer up a decade ago.
NU boss lauds Ebay potential
The head of one of the UK's leading affinity insurers has predicted that non-insurance internet brands are likely to represent one of the most fruitful areas moving forward.