RSA Group
RSA returns to profit in H1 amid falling premiums
RSA chief executive Stephen Hester claimed the firm's strategic action plan was “ahead of schedule” as the group saw a return to profit for the first half of 2014.
World War One Memories: Story of the war
To mark the 100th anniversary of Great Britain’s involvement in World War One, Post asked a number of major insurers how the conflict impacted their staff at home and abroad.
Career file - Rob Gibbs: RSA hands Motability reins to South director Gibbs
RSA has named its regions South boss Rob Gibbs as its new director for RSA Motability as part of a commercial lines reshuffle.
RSA job cuts suggested by report
RSA is refusing to comment on a report suggesting it will announce "hundreds" of job cuts at its interim results on Thursday (7 August).
RSA hands Motability reins to South director Gibbs
RSA has named its regions South boss Rob Gibbs as its new director for RSA Motability as part of a commercial lines reshuffle.
Flood Re cap will not limit scheme's ability to pay out, claims ABI
The Association of British Insurers has criticised ratings agency Moody's for its report on the regulatory arrangements for Flood Re saying its £100m cap will have no impact on the scheme's ability to pay flood claims to insurers.
Former RSA director joins Ryan Direct Group board
Former RSA group executive director Paul Donaldson is to join Ryan Direct Group as a non-executive director from September.
Moody's warns of negative credit impact from Flood Re funding proposals
Moody's has deemed the £100m cap on government contributions to Flood Re credit negative for UK property and casualty insurers.
RSA plotting £150m savings drive
RSA will seek to scythe away almost 10% of its £2bn annual costs as part of a savings drive by chief executive Stephen Hester, according to the Financial Times.
Aviva personal property boss Stead one of three RSA PL hires
RSA has bolstered its UK personal lines underwriting and pricing team with the addition of Aviva’s Paul Stead and internal appointments Daniel Venner and Ian Bostock.
RSA and Allianz team up with Una on SME package
Independent broker alliance Una has launched an insurance package for SMEs alongside insurers RSA and Allianz.
Former RSA CEO Haste named Wonga chairman
Former RSA and Axa Sun Life chief executive Andy Haste has been appointed as chairman of payday lender Wonga with immediate effect.
RSA UK claims boss Pitt to replace Hannah as Esure COO in Q4
Esure has appointed RSA’s claims director for UK and Western Europe David Pitt as its chief operating officer.
Supreme Court blocks Allianz RSA subrogation appeal
The UK Supreme Court has rejected a bid from Allianz to continue its legal battles with RSA over the cost of repairing vehicles.
Event Insurance: A festival of risk
As the UK’s appetite for festivals increases, so does the need for comprehensive cover. So how is the insurance industry keeping up with this demand?
Motor customers paying up to 90% APR for monthly instalments
Motor insurance customers are being charged annual interest rates of up to 90% for choosing to pay in monthly instalments rather than an annual sum, according to research.
RSA to sell Chinese arm to Swiss Re for £71m
RSA Insurance Group has agreed a deal to sell Sun Alliance Insurance (China) to Swiss Re Corporate Solution.
Zurich begins search for new UK GI boss as Lewis leaves to replace Brown at RSA
Analysts question Lewis’s direct experience after 25-year tenure at Zurich
Partnerships predicted for home telematics offerings
Insurers are likely to enter into partnerships when considering home telematics solutions due to the cost of devices and the likely benefits from shared data, industry experts have claimed.
RSA CEO Hester breaks silence on new UK boss Steve Lewis
RSA group chief executive Stephen Hester has proclaimed Steve Lewis will provide the "strong leadership, energy and commitment to make the changes that will ensure the future success of our UK and Western Europe businesses".
Lewis tipped to lead long-term transformation of RSA's UK business
Brokers and analysts have welcomed former Zurich UK general insurance chief executive Steve Lewis' move to RSA, with expectations he will make a "big difference" at the insurer.
Zurich's Lewis appointed to replace Brown at RSA
Zurich UK general insurance chief executive Steve Lewis has left the business with immediate effect to take on the role of RSA UK and Western Europe chief executive.
C-Suite: The future is now
Insurers in Asia need to embrace technological innovation to align with business goals.
Government to reform laws on London short-term letting
Research from Direct Line's select premier insurance shows London homeowners could earn an average of £116 per room once legislative changes making short-term letting easier come into force.