Hastings Group
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.
Broking review of the year: A breakdown in momentum
2010 was a fairly low key year for the broking market, as the sector kept a low profile during the financial turmoil. Daniel Dunkley reports on the opportunities that were taken up and deals made.
Penny Black's insurance week
Hastings Direct may have one eye on securing a place among the top five personal lines brokers but it may have to prove its brand value first.
Aussie giant Wesfarmers stalks Barbon in UK push
Wesfarmers is poised to become the latest Australian financial services giant to make a serious play for the UK market with a sizable acquisition.
Advantage to stop underwriting external broker business from 2012
Hastings Insurance Services has confirmed that its major insurance partner Gibraltar-based Advantage is to cease underwriting underwriting business through brokers outside the group.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny understands that one managing director of an insurance firm had his moment in the sun last week.
Interview - Ian Foy: Return journey
After an antipodean adventure lasting 10 years, Insurance Australia Group's Ian Foy is back in Britain as UK CEO. He tells Jonathan Swift about the challenges he faces to turnaround the business and why IAG is here to stay.
Advantage withdrawal causes concern to rivals
AA Insurance has expressed disappointment at Hastings Insurance Service's announcement that its major insurance partner, Gibraltar-based Advantage, is to cease writing external business.
Esure reveals earliest date for an IPO will be 2014
The founder and chairman of direct insurer Esure Peter Wood has revealed that 2014 is the earliest that it will launch an initial public offering.
Hastings appoints head of marketing services
Broker Hastings Direct has appointed Michael Lynch as its new head of marketing services.
News analysis - Aggregators: A shift in strategy
Despite the rise in private car insurance rates throughout 2010, Tom Cooper reveals some brands are slipping back to a volume-based approach.
Hastings eyes PL top 5 as GWP exceeds £250m
HASTINGS Direct has upgraded its plan for business growth ahead of a proposed flotation in 2012.
Post in print - 14 October 2010
Senior reporter Dan Dunkley outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Hastings Direct appoints director
Broker Hastings Direct has appointed a new business development director, Andy Kirton to develop its affinity relationships.