Legal & General (L&G)
In series - Claims management: Making the most of technology
With the internet playing an increasing role in customer’s lives, Sam Barrett reports on the failure by the insurance industry to invest in claims technology systems to harness this.
L&G signs corporate governance pledge
Legal & General Investment Management has signed up to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment.
L&G signs corporate governance pledge
Legal & General Investment Management has signed up to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment.
L&G speculation triggers share price
Shares in Legal & General have risen to a 12-month high following speculation that Zurich is eying it as a potential takeover target.
Post in print - 12 August 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Merlin and L&G admit surprise at claims inertia
Merlin Claims and Legal & General have expressed surprise that others have been slow to copy the claims partnership model they signed 16 months ago, given early results have exceeded expectations.
L&G to roll out household TV ads after admitting motor re-entry is on hold
Legal & General has admitted that it has put plans to re-enter the motor market on hold.
L&G H1 2010 result reveals £14m general insurance profit
This morning Legal & General reported a £14m general insurance profit for the six months to 30 June 2010 (H1 2009: £6m). £11m of this was attributable to its household book.
Career development & CSR news: £5000 raised by runners
David Fowkes put on his running shoes to take part in the Birmingham Insurance Institute annual run for charity, and raised the highest amount of any individual.
Nationwide to review household
High street building society Nationwide is undergoing a review of the household insurance market in a move that might unseat its long-term affinity partner Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance.
L&G promotes add-on policies
Legal & General is rolling out a campaign promoting the value of cover such as extended accidental damage, personal possessions and family legal protection that can be added to standard household insurance policies.
Rehabilitation Awards 2010 – Welcome
Guests were welcomed to the Rehabilitation First Awards 2010 in the sumptuous surroundings of Merchant Taylors Hall by the chair of the judging panel, deputy editor of Post Lynn Rouse, who outlined why there should be a real sense of optimism and…
New ABI chairman outlines challenges ahead
Tim Breedon, group chief executive of Legal & General has been nominated to become the next chairman of the Association of British Insurers.
L&G wins new GI deal
Legal & General has been appointed to the insurer panel at Pink Home Loans and BDS Mortgage Group to provide general insurance products.
Junction takes on former Bradford & Bingley customers
Junction has acquired a customer base incorporating 140 000 policyholders from part-nationalised bank Bradford & Bingley.
L&G puts "too cheap" tag to bed with 6% rises
Legal & General's general insurance managing director had hailed its actions in the broker channel as the key behind its return to black in 2009.
L&G's household book returns to profit with a COR of 98%
Legal & General's general insurance business has recorded a £17m operating profit in 2009, a return to the black after a £2m loss in 2008.
Deutsche Bank to take on £3bn BMW longevity risks
Deutsche Bank is to take over the longevity risks of nearly £3bn of pension liabilities from BMW’s UK scheme in what will be the largest deal ever done in corporate longevity insurance in the UK.
Sterling picked by L&G
Sterling Insurance has been chosen by Legal & General as a partner for its adviser network.
Legal & General urges consumers to consider MPPI protection
Legal & General managing director Peter Graham has urged consumers to consider mortgage payment protection insurance despite the UK’s move out of recession.
L&G reports 8% dip in general insurance
Insurer said it had prioritised profitability over volume and positioned itself to target profitable opportunities in 2010.
Sterling seals L&G HNW deal
Under the terms of the deal L&G advisers will now offer Sterling's executive home Insurance to their high net worth customers.
Regulation - PPI fallout: Burst the balloon
With the Competition Commission poised to bring a new case against point of sale payment protection insurance, Leigh Jackson asks what now for the sector — and where might the regulator point its finger next?
Room for more
Suppliers' one-stop-shop approach of offering everything from claims valuation through to repairs is no longer flavour of the month for some insurers, says Sam Barrett.