Hastings Group
AA holds talks over insurance business sale to Hastings
The AA and Hastings have held talks over a potential general insurance partnership.
Personal injury claimant jailed for fraudulent claim against Hastings Direct
A personal injury claimant has been jailed for making a false claim against Hastings Direct.
This week in Post: M&A, Ogden misery and the Mobot
With London hosting the World Championships there has been a sports buzz about the city this week.
Hastings vows further data investment as profit rises by 22.1%
Hastings has seen a 22.1% increase in H1 adjusted operating profit, as the company vowed to continue investment in its data-driven model.
Analysis: The truth behind the broken system of dual pricing
The industry has faced sustained attacks in recent months for its ‘shameful’ practice of raising rates for loyal customers, with one newspaper calling for the government to ‘punish the insurance pirates’.
Hastings sees new business influx following Ogden change
Customers buying car insurance through price comparison sites has led to an influx of new business for Hastings as motor premium rates continue to rise in light of the change to the discount rate.
March 2017 Post: Census and CII CEO
My one-year-old just started toddling. She was so proud after pushing her walker to the other side of the room that she applauded herself. As a result, she lost her balance and landed on her bum.
Discount rate cut could benefit Hastings, says CFO
The cut to the Ogden discount rate will benefit “agile players” who procure business predominantly through aggregators, Hastings' chief financial officer Richard Hoskins said.
Hastings posts profit and expansion plans despite £20m discount rate hit
Hastings has made a 5% growth in profit despite taking a £20m hit from changes to the Ogden discount rate.
Insurers' share prices tumble as profits hit by discount rate changes
More insurers have posted swingeing losses as a result of the discount rate cut.
Ranking the top 67 brokers in the history of the British Insurance Awards
When I sat down to compile the list of the most successful brokers in the history of the British Insurance Awards in 2014, space permitted that I could only number the top 10.
Post Power List 2017: Herman Bosman
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Walker replaces Lee as Hastings MD
Hastings has appointed David Walker as managing director for insurer service, following Michael Lee’s departure last month.
This week in Post: Unrated insurers and reasons to detox
The sallow, downbeat faces of my colleagues today can only mean one thing: it’s the morning after the staff Christmas party.
Hastings to be part acquired for up to £499.5m
Hastings could be part sold to a South African investment company for up to £499.5m.
Three ex-IFED detectives boost Hastings' Specialist Investigations Unit
Hastings Insurance has hired three former police detectives to expand its counter-fraud capabilities and further develop its Specialist Investigations Unit, a dedicated team focused on tackling instances of serious and organised fraud.
Hastings increases GWP to 26%
Hastings has seen gross written premiums up by 26% from the same period last year.
Week in Post: Socials, swingers, and share sales
This week editorial staff at Post and sister title Insurance Age held their annual team social. After a popular vote, we took the unusual step of visiting a swingers club.
Hastings investors to sell £99.8m stake
Investors in motor insurer Hastings will sell shares worth around £99.8m.
Week in Post: Rio 2016, diving doggies, a racism row and rejoice, the Insurance Act is finally here!
You know you’ve been bitten by the Olympic bug when you find yourself watching the weightlifting at 1:30am in the morning, hours before you have an event and need to be pretty sharp.
Berenberg retains its 'sell' recommendation on Esure following results
Berenberg analysts have retained their “sell” recommendation on Esure following the insurer’s H1 results.
Brexit will not affect UK Gibraltar business relationship, says Hastings
In light of Hasting’s strong financial results today, chief financial officer Richard Hoskins has said that the group is not concerned about Brexit affecting its growth.
Hastings Group remains focused on competitive pricing as GWP grows 28%
Hastings Group's half year results, released today, revealed gowth in profit, gross written premiums and policies.
Hastings makes two non-executive director appointments
Hastings Group has appointed Dr Teresa Robson-Capps and Alison Burns as non-executive directors.