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Market moves: Getting ready for the fourth quarter
Lloyd’s players were the most active recruiters this week as the insurance industry looks forward to the fourth quarter. A number of underwriters in the London Market made appointments, with a view to strengthening their teams. Moves among insurers…
Bruce joins UK General in bid to boost growth of commercial lines
UK General has appointed Cathie Bruce to the newly created position of commercial managing director, hoping the new high-profile role will help mimic the success of Rural Insurance.
News analysis: Insurance industry feels the shockwaves of the economic meltdown
It has been hard to escape the doom and gloom of the volatile stock market and wider economic woes over the past week.
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?
Top 100 UK insurers supplement: Referral fees roundtable: The hot potato
With barely a day going by without another opinion voiced on the adverse effects of referral fees, our panel of industry experts debated their contribution to cost inflation and the bigger issues*
Fitch adds to Groupama's woes
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Groupama SA's and four of its core insurance subsidiaries' insurer financial sStrength ratings to 'BBB' from 'A-'.
Groupama actions fail to avert S&P rating action
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has lowered its long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings of Groupama SA and its related subsidiaries to 'BBB' from 'BBB+', and removed them from Credit Watch with negative implications.
Groupama appoints former Axa manager to new role
Groupama has today announced the appointment of former Axa account manager Louise Colledge, in a role overseeing the firm’s SME and commercial motor underwriting team in Manchester.
Penny Black's insurance week
Biker chick Penny’s wheels broke down on the M25 on Sunday and, being the caring type, she turned into a works entrance so as not to block the carriageway — already reduced to two lanes because of roadworks — only to realise the error of her ways.
View from the top: Sleepwalking to a fleet nightmare
New business discounts, cross subsidising and top-line chasing remain rife, says Laurent Matras, managing director, Groupama Insurances.
Interview – Pierre Lefèvre: A long time coming
As international division managing director for Groupama, the UK once again falls under the watchful eye of Pierre Lefèvre, after an earlier five-year stint as the country’s CEO. Almost a decade after their last interview, Lynn Rouse catches up with…
Groupama and Cost Advocates fear referral fee ban not enough
Groupama Insurances and Cost Advocates have welcomed the Government’s decision to ban referral fees but say it is only part of the compensation culture probem.
Bikers cancel insurance in cold weather
Groupama, owner of specialist biker broker Carole Nash, has warned that motorbike insurance cancellations typically rise by up to 60% in autumn and winter compared to the spring and summer.
Ex-Swiftcover CEO Blowers back with new online start-up
Online insurance broker Qmetric has been granted full Financial Services Authority approval and is said to be a “few weeks” away from adding three major insurers to the panel of its specialist consumer brand Policy Expert.
Ex-Swiftcover CEO Blowers back with new online start-up - Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories which include online insurance broker Qmetric has been granted full Financial Services Authority approval and is said to be a “few weeks” away from adding three major…
People moves – 18 August 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 18 August 2011 edition of Post.
Technology focus - Cloud computing: Head in the clouds
The exact definition of cloud computing may be up in the air but a large number of companies have embraced it. Amy Ellis reports on the insurance industry’s take-up of cloud technology and the security implications involved.
Groupama holds firm on Societe Generale investment
Groupama SA has confirmed it has not sold any of its shares in Societe Generale SA, according to a report on Bloomberg, despite the stock plunging.
Groupama downgrade poll results
Find out what the market voted for on Fitch's downgrade of Groupama.
Groupama names new legal counsel
Former Towergate employee Andrew Hunter has been appointed group legal counsel for Groupama Insurances and company secretary for Groupama’s GUK Broking Services subsidiary.
Join Allianz, Groupama, BMS, Novae, SSP, CII and Lancashire in signing up for the Insurance Cup
With the football leagues in England and Scotland now underway, there has never been a better time to think about dusting off the boots and signing up for The Prince's Trust Insurance Cup.
Groupama boss encouraged by interim results
Groupama CEO François-Xavier Boisseau has described the first six months of the year as "very encouraging” for the company’s UK businesses, following interim results in which a combined UK operations profits increase of 34% was recorded.
Groupama reports rise in net income despite €84m Greece hit
Groupama SA has reported premium income of €8.4bn for the first six months of 2011, down -2.5% on a like-for-like consolidation and exchange rate basis.
Groupama UK arm reports decline in fleet driven by taxi book
Groupama today revealed that premium income for its UK arm rose by +0.9% to €276m (£240m) at 30 June 2011.