Legal & General (L&G)
L&G partners with SSP for digital change programme
Legal & General has partnered with software provider SSP to deliver its new technology platform, including using a cloud-based quote system and an administration platform.
‘High-cost' and unadaptable L&G site to close in 2018
Legal & General has announced it intends to close its Kingswood office in 2018 due to it being the least responsive site to current "changing business demands".
L&G to underwrite pet insurance from 2016
Legal & General is to start underwriting all new business for its pet insurance product from 1 January 2016.
Legal & General to stop quarterly reporting
Legal & General is to stop quarterly reporting in 2016, the company has confirmed through a note to the London Stock Exchange.
PRA approves 19 SII internal models
The Prudential Regulation Authority has approved the use of a full or partial internal model under the Solvency II Directive for 19 insurers for use from 1 January 2016.
Stewart to step down as chairman at L&G
Legal & General chairman John Stewart will retire in 2016, with no firm date set yet as the company looks for a successor.
L&G renews GI partnership with Principality Building Society
Legal & General has extended its existing partnership with Principality Building Society to continue selling its general insurance products through Wales' largest building society.
Blog: Don't let your clients get burned this Bonfire Night
On Guy Fawkes Night this evening, fireworks and bonfires will bring the family together, creating an enjoyable atmosphere for children and adults alike. However, there is one other thing we need to remember, remember this 5th of November, and that's to…
L&G GI premiums slide 11% in nine months
Legal & General has reported an 11% drop in general insurance gross premiums for the nine months ended 30 September 2015 to £251m (9M 2014: £282m).
Aegon follows L&G out of ABI
Aegon plans to follow the precedent set by Legal & General when it leaves the Association of British Insurers at the end of the year.
Interview: Duncan Finch: More than a general ambition
Insurance giant Legal & General is on a mission to grow its general insurance offering in the UK. Post spoke to Duncan Finch, the man tasked with making that happen
L&G Kingswood staff vote for strike action over job cuts
Staff at Legal & General's Kingswood site in Surrey have voted in favour of strike action after 1700 jobs were put at risk following the company's decision to vacate the site by 2017.
L&G to enter travel insurance market this year
Legal & General is to launch a travel insurance proposition later this year, Post can reveal.
L&G to create up to 400 jobs in Cardiff, claims report
Legal & General is expected to create up to 400 jobs at its Cardiff operation over the next two years.
L&G brings COR down to 82% as disciplined pricing sees GWP fall
Legal & General delivered a 36% increase in operating profit to £38m within its general insurance business at the halfway point of 2015 (H1 2014: £28m).
Blog: What's your clients' summer protection factor?
The summer months can see increased liability when it comes to contents cover, says L&G's Kevin Roberts
Lloyd's chair Nelson to sit on PM's advisory panel
Lloyd's chairman John Nelson is one of 19 UK business leaders appointed to sit on the government's new business advisory group.
Blog: GI hopes high on FCA successor as Wheatley is shredded
The soon to be deposed Financial Conduct Authority CEO Martin ‘shoot first ask questions later' Wheatley this week admitted he is "disappointed to be moving on with a sense of unfinished business".
South East storm claims contribute to £160m L&G payout in 2014
Legal & General paid out more than £160m in general insurance claims last year, with the insurer making upwards of 80,000 claims payments to customers who registered a household insurance or lifestyle cover claim.
L&G predicts end of soft market after AA index results
Legal & General has suggested the AA Premium Index's second quarter 5% rise in motor premiums could signal the end of the soft market cycle in the general insurance market.
FCA boss Wheatley to step down in September
Martin Wheatley will step down as CEO of the Financial Conduct Authority from 12 September, with executive board member Tracey McDermott leading the regulator for an interim period while a search for a long-term successor is carried out.
L&G swaps Be Valued with RDG in its household supply chain
Legal and General has signed a three year contents claims handling partnership with Ryan Direct Group after the insurer’s previous relationship with Be Valued ended with the claims management specialist placing its service into run-off.
Ex-Esure and L&G boss Peter Graham returns with Barbon role
Former Esure and Legal & General insurance boss Peter Graham is poised to return to the UK market as non-executive chairman of Barbon Group, Post can reveal.
L&G puts Hove staff on notice
Legal and General has put a number of staff at its Brighton and Hove office on notice of possible redundancy.