Hastings Group
Broker IPOs: Who dares wins
Broker IPOs keep the rumour mill active but very few actually occur. Rachel Gordon finds out why this is and looks at which companies are most likely to pursue the public route.
Career development & CSR: Top marks for Hastings pair
Two risk and compliance officers at Hastings Direct have gained top marks in a professional accreditation in compliance exam.
Hastings moves into pet insurance
Hastings Direct has launched pet insurance for Britain’s cat and dog owners.
Hastings names retail boss
Hastings Direct has appointed Tobias van der Meer as the new managing director of Hastings Retail.
Go Compare slips down the rankings
Go Compare has fallen to 11th place in a study of the most visible insurance websites, published by search engine research firm Greenlight.
Penny Black's insurance week
Given his aspirations as a pop impresario, Penny was interested to see former IAG UK boss and Hastings investor Neil Utley enter the annual Rich List chart above the likes of George Michael, Robbie Williams and Phil Collins.
Post Blog - Six degrees of Kevin Bacon? The Rich List is two degrees of Henry Engelhardt
Sitting in my local barbers on Sunday awaiting my pre-British Insurance Brokers' Association Conference trim I soon became engulfed in this year's Rich List.
Post Blog: Six degrees of Kevin Bacon? The Rich List is two degrees of Henry Engelhardt
Sitting in my local barbers on Sunday awaiting my pre-British Insurance Brokers' Association Conference trim I soon became engulfed in this year's Rich List.
Hastings' Utley, Go Compare's Parsons and Sabre's Morris all enter Rich List
Former IAG UK CEO and current Hastings chairman Neil Utley has entered the Sunday Times Rich List top 1000 today at 430= with a fortune of £160m.
Website Review: Bell Insurance
In the latest of its ongoing series, web performance specialist Gomez looks at Bell Insurance's website.
Hastings seeks to combat fraud with Equifax deal
Hastings Direct, a division of Hastings Insurance Services, has signed a significant new one year contract with Equifax.
Hastings appoints CFO ahead of “possible” 2012 listing
Hastings Direct has named former Helphire Group CEO Mark Adams as its chief financial officer as it prepares to list on the stock exchange next year.
People moves – 28 April 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 28 April 2011 edition of Post.
Penny Black's insurance week
Watch out Simon Cowell and congratulations to Hastings boss and music mogul in the making Neil Utley, whose new record label has netted singer Charlie Simpson as its first signing.
Hastings Direct hires former Eldon boss as managing director
Hastings Direct has appointed a new managing director for insurer services.
Hastings unveils partnerships division
Hastings Insurance Services has launched a new specialist division to handle the company’s affinity and partnership business.
Hastings and Admiral weigh up fraud tool
The Surveillance Group is set to launch a new smart key forensic service aimed at helping motor insurers detect fraudulent theft claims by providing "incontestable" evidence in court.
In series: tackling the problem of fraud
Fraud is no longer the elephant in the room for the industry — but insurers still need to go on the offensive to tackle the issues, says Rachel Gordon.
Web design firm buys motor comparison sites
Insurance comparison site The Bike Insurer has been acquired by web design firm Vast Visibility, Post has learnt.
Utley gears up for IPO
Neil Utley is stepping up his plans for a flotation of motor and home insurer Hastings Direct, according to newspaper reports.
Hastings first to pilot replacement scheme
Hastings is the first insurer to pilot lifestyle management and concierge company Red Onyx's new replacement vehicle scheme for total loss claims.
Hastings gains four star rating
Hastings Direct has been awarded an additional star by Defaqto for its car insurance products.
Hastings on recruitment drive
Hastings Direct, which has outlined plans for an IPO in 2012, has confirmed plans to create 150 new jobs by Summer 2011.
Hastings selects CRIF as counter fraud partner
Hastings Insurance Services has chosen CRIF as its counter fraud strategy partner for insurance policy applications.