Hastings Group
Market moves: Hastings and Compare the Market bolster ranks with directorial appointments
Broker Hastings and BGL-owned aggregator Compare the Market were the busiest recruiters this week, both bringing in new directors.
Hastings Partnerships wraps up van deal with Kingfisher
The affinity division of Hastings Direct, Hastings Partnerships, has been appointed as the exclusive provider of commercial vehicle insurance to the Kingfisher Group UK and Ireland division.
Hastings raids RSA and Ace for fresh managerial talent
Hastings Insurance Services has completed the double swoop for former head of affinity operations at RSA Paul Whymark, pictured, and ex-Ace continental Europe claims director Jonathan Sutcliffe.
Direct Line float will test the waters for IPO sentiment
A Direct Line Group initial public offering will be one of the UK's biggest ever general insurance listings, including Admiral's flotation in 2004, according to market experts.
Editor's comment: Wedding bells are ringing
Direct Line Group's confirmation on Friday of the intentions to make an honest woman of itself, by declaring its intention to formally proceed with an IPO suitor, has certainly injected a little feverish anticipation into the UK insurance market.
Hastings to create 200 jobs
Hastings has unveiled plans to create 200 new posts in the next 12 months.
Aviva bullish 'take-two' on telematics will put consumer take-up woes to bed
Aviva has defended its decision to re-enter the private car telematics space, four years after pulling out of a market it helped pioneer only to suffer poor take-up, stressing that consumers are now ready to embrace a less intrusive form of the 'black…
Co-op and Hastings sign up to telematics aggregator Compare The Box
Co-operative Insurance, Hastings Direct and Swinton are set to go live with telematics offerings on Go Compare and Wunelli's joint aggregator offering, Compare the Box.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2012 shortlist announced
Post can today reveal the shortlist for the 2012 Insurance Fraud Awards.
BIA 2012: Personal Lines Broking Initiative of the Year
Winner: Hastings Direct In a major overhaul of the business, Hastings Direct has helped engage staff and improve customer retention, even surpassing its own expectations on the way. Caitlin Morrison reports.
Expert analysis: The return of motor madness
The push for volume in motor has started again, with a fall in rates for a fourth consecutive quarter, while home is proving more resilient, says Tom Cooper.
Personal Lines Broking: Challenges on the horizon
After facing multiple threats that promised doom and gloom, personal lines brokers are ready to face down further challenges coming their way
Hastings Direct signs £10m document deal with Banner
Hastings Direct has awarded a £10m document management deal to Banner Managed Communication following a tender process.
Market divided as to favourability of current conditions for IPOs
Market players credited with an interest in launching initial public offerings inside the next two years have been warned against attempting to float amid unfavourable conditions, where value is at rock bottom.
Engelhardt tops Sunday Times insurance Rich List
Admiral's Henry Engelhardt, pictured, was the insurance industry’s top player in this year’s Sunday Times Rich List, with a total worth of £528m, down £120m from last year. He came in at 156th place, down from 120.
Hastings hits back at Which? report
Hastings Direct is the latest insurer to accuse Which? of using "inaccurate data" in its report on insurer charges.
Hastings says motor premium rises ending
Hastings boss Edward Fitzmaurice has claimed the massive price hikes in motor insurance premiums are tailing off.
Hastings reports profit up 63%
Hastings Insurance Group has announced its first calendar year consolidated results, showing pre-tax profit up 63% to £31m (2010: £19m).
Claims Awards 2012 shortlist announced
Insurers RSA and Sterling lead the way in nominations for the 2012 Claims Awards with three each.
Affinity: Managing relationships is vital
Affinity business is a growing area for insurers, but how can the industry avoid its pitfalls while making partnerships work?
Interview: Opportunity knocks for Capita's Brent Escott
Having set up, run and sold insurance businesses, Brent Escott is now embarking on a new challenge at the outsourcing giant.
Air bag DNA foils insurance scam
Former police detectives working for Hastings Direct have helped secure the six month conviction of a 41 year old teacher for insurance fraud.
Expert analysis: Relatively calm
Although competition remains fierce in the aggregator arena, the rush for volume has slowed as the motor market moves closer to break-even point, says Tom Cooper, Igo4.
Names protest group calls for Lloyd's meeting over Equity censure
A Names protest group that was burdened with losses from Equity Syndicate’s 2007 account is seeking a meeting with the Lloyd’s Enforcement Board to discuss the findings of its investigation.