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Zurich a ‘distraction' for RSA in Q3
RSA group CEO Stephen Hester has called Zurich's "unsolicited approach" to RSA a distraction during the third quarter of 2015 in which RSA reported a 1% increase in core group underlying net written premiums.
C-Suite - Insurer: It’s a small world after all
SMEs are key to economy growth in the UK – and with globalisation a reality, they face numerous risks.
Fraudster put on IFR after stolen iPad claim
RSA has placed a former policyholder on the Insurance Fraud Register after they submitted a fraudulent claim for an iPad Air that was discovered to have been stolen from a Birmingham special needs school.
Esure appoints RSA's Hughes to claims role
Esure has appointed former RSA commercial claims director Graham Hughes as its head of claims.
Rival propositions expected as mass-market telematics app goes live
Telematics providers and insurers are backing a mass-market motor offering fronted by black box company Carrot amid suggestions other companies - including mobile phone networks - could follow suit.
Product liability comes to fore as motor manufacturers take on autonomous vehicle liability
Motor manufacturers accepting liability for autonomous vehicle crashes does not signal the demise of motor insurance, according to industry experts, who have suggested developments will instead lead to product liability playing a more prominent role.
Oak to launch nine-strong in-house claims team
RSA subsidiary Oak Underwriting is to launch an in-house high net worth claims team on 25 October.
Top 100 UK insurers: Top 20 focus
We focus on the insurers that made the top 20 in the 2015 listing.
LMA non-marine boss Powell takes on deputy chair role at Thatcham
Lloyd’s Market Association’s manager of non-marine David Powell has been elected to the new role of deputy chair of Thatcham Research.
Tesco Underwriting names ex-RSA boss Kingshott as CEO
Steve Kingshott has been appointed CEO of Tesco Underwriting, the partnership between Tesco Bank and Ageas UK.
RSA launches fleet app for SMEs
RSA has launched a smartphone app for SMEs with fleets of up to 15 vehicles aimed at helping them reduce their operating costs and to promote safer driving.
In Series: Liability and Collaboration: Bridging the gap
With panel sizes reducing and the market getting more competitive, how can law firms demonstrate they can work with both the mass market players and niche market specialists?
MA Assist scoops RSA property claims contract
Property claims and building repair specialist MA Assist has been appointed as sole supplier to RSA for repair fulfilment on property claims under £20,000.
RSA's Currie replaces Emms as non-exec chair of Thatcham
Insurers’ automotive research centre Thatcham Research has appointed RSA’s Ian Currie as chairman of its non-executive board.
RSA considering Russia and Middle East exit
RSA is looking to offload its operations in Russia and the Middle East with reports deeming such activity as a bid to strengthen its balance sheet after the collapse of Zurich's proposed takeover of the company.
Top 100 UK Insurers 2015: Top 20 insurers: Regional office map
See where the top 20 UK insurers have their regional offices in 2015 (headquarters not featured)
Axa and RSA mini-fleet products added to Applied Systems' panel
Applied Systems is expanding its commercial lines panel with the addition of mini-fleet products from Axa and RSA.
Internet of Things: All together now
In the brave new world of the Internet of Things, there are opportunities and threats for insurers. How much is hype and what is the reality?
Editor's Comment: Avoiding heartbreak
Sometimes the best thing to do is call it all off early on – it is less likely to cause heartache and in many cases it’s the bravest thing to do.
Hester surprised at Zurich deal collapse
RSA group CEO Stephen Hester has confessed his shock at Zurich's decision to break off talks about an acquisition of the company.
Insurers must increase touch points to overhaul negative customer perceptions
Insurers need to increase the frequency of their interactions with customers, be more transparent, and develop products consumers genuinely value if they are to overhaul negative customer experience ratings, according to industry insiders.
Market Moves - 24 September 2015
Who has moved where in the world of insurance this week?
Watch this webinar today at 11am: Technology and Innovation for Insurance Reinvention
A recent survey from Consumer Intelligence found that almost one in ten people (9%) are interested in how the connected home could reduce their insurance premiums through sharing data on perils such as flood and theft.
Driverless cars concerns can be overcome, claim insurers
Concerns around the vulnerability of driverless car systems to hacking have merit but do not present an insurmountable obstacle to mainstream uptake, according to insurers involved in the development of autonomous vehicles.