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Axa Corporate Solutions plans UK push under new CEO Brown
Axa Corporate Solutions, the global division of the French insurer that focuses on large corporate risks, is planning to grow the volume of business it sources from the UK market following the hiring of London market veteran and former Aon EMEA head Rob…
Parabis woes highlight importance of finding right ABS partner
The importance of insurers finding the right legal partner to enter into alternative business structure arrangements with has been highlighted by experts, after four such entities recently either changed partners or entered into run-off.
RSA pushes wholesale presence in Lloyd's market
RSA is the latest insurer to push its wholesale business, with a move into the Lloyd’s building.
Market Moves - 21 January 2016
All the latest movers and shakers in the industry.
Aviva faces Tulloch successor conundrum
With Aviva's well-regarded UK general insurance CEO Maurice Tulloch stepping down to focus on a global role within the insurer, speculation is mounting as to which direction the company will take in naming a successor.
RSA reaches out-of-court settlement with former Irish CEO Smith
RSA has reached an out-of-court settlement with the former CEO of its Irish operation Philip Smith.
Blog: From AIG to Zurich, five predictions for insurers in 2016
Now that we have all had a chance to get back into our pre-Xmas routines; quit our cous-cous diets and break our new year’s resolutions, I thought it would be a good time to look into my crystal ball and predict how the year might pan out for insurers.
RSA looks to Aviva and ERS for broker relations hires
RSA has hired from Aviva and ERS to add two strategic account directors at the insurer.
New structure in marine management at RSA
RSA has created three new roles on its marine management team and announced several other new appointments.
Penny Black's New Year 2016
As the insurance industry rings in the New Year, Penny Black asked commentators how they like to celebrate and what resolutions they will be making for 2016.
Renewal of DLG contract with RBS questioned by research firm
The future of Direct Line Group’s home insurance contract with RBS has been questioned in the aftermath of Nationwide’s decision to switch underwriting responsibilities to RSA.
Ex-RSA UK CEO McIntyre takes on NED role at Saga
Saga has appointed former RSA UK CEO Bridget McIntyre as an independent non-executive director with effect from 1 January 2016.
Quiz of the week - 18 December
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
RSA lands Nationwide account from DLG
RSA will take over from Direct Line Group as underwriter for all of Nationwide’s home insurance products from 2017.
Incoming Zurich CEO advised to 'regroup' as possible Senn successors are mooted
Zurich's next global CEO must focus on improving the company's property and casualty underwriting performance, with commentators pitching Mark Wilson and Tom Bolt among the front runners for the insurer's top job.
Quiz of the week - 11 December
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
RSA sells entire stake in Russia division
RSA has sold its 75% stake in general insurer Intouch Insurance in Russia.
Serious motor claims costs rising as government looks to lower premiums
Motor insurers are facing increasing claims inflation on major injury claims, according to a report from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, which could affect future earnings forecasts.
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.
Axa replaces RSA in agricultural tie-up with Towergate's BIBU
Axa has agreed a five year joint venture with Towergate’s BIB Underwriting for farm, estate and motor schemes, Post can reveal, in a deal that will result in a change to Axa’s distribution model for agricultural business.
RSA transfers home and injury adjusting team to Cunningham Lindsey
More than 120 RSA home and injury loss adjusters are to transfer to Cunningham Lindsey from 31 December.
Brokers expect to benefit from Zurich's cost-cutting programme
Zurich’s decision to implement a cost-cutting initiative that will result in up to 440 UK redundancies has been welcomed by brokers who believe that removing a layer of management will produce tighter relationships with regional branches.
Fraudulent claimants ordered to pay £3000 to innocent driver
Claimants seeking personal injury damages have been found fundamentally dishonest and ordered to pay £3000 in exemplary damages to a driver who collided with them.
Motor pricing driven by return to pre-Laspo environment, Lewis contends
RSA UK and Western Europe CEO Steve Lewis is not expecting to see a wholesale shift in the market landscape before year-end with a challenging motor pricing environment reflecting pre-Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 trends.