RSA Group
RSA sells Canadian broker to AJ Gallagher
RSA has sold its Canadian broker Noraxis Capital to AJ Gallagher for C$500m (£273m).
RSA axes Deloitte legal action plans
RSA has dropped plans to pursue Deloitte over the crisis which enveloped its Ireland business last year, Post can reveal.
Non-exec duo depart RSA board
Two long term non-executive directors have stepped down from their roles at RSA board at the insurer’s May 9 Annual General Meeting.
‘Walkie-Scorchie’ set for May glare fix
A London skyscraper will see work commence this month to prevent reflected glares which last year melted and warped the panels of a car.
RSA promotes Price to exec committee
RSA has handed group chief information officer Darren Price a seat on its group executive committee, pending regulatory approval.
Biba 2014: RSA unveils One Global offering
RSA has revealed a new packaged product for UK businesses with presence in up to 10 other countries, branded One Global.
Care home rates skyrocket as firms seek to limit exposure after Savile scandal
RSA among insurers demanding increased premiums amid claims surge fears
BIBA: Manchester lowdown
With 2014’s BIBA Conference taking place in Manchester, Post asked industry movers and shakers about everything from their favourite local bands to Coronation Street
Regional Review: Manchester
Ask a member of the Mancunian insurance workforce what the benefits of being located in the city are and they’ll likely respond with: “Where do I start?”
RSA sees NWP fall 4% in first quarter
RSA saw underlying net written premiums fall 4% in the first three months of 2014 as the effects of its portfolio action plan and a more disciplined underwriting approach across all regions took hold.
Clock could be ticking for Towergate boss Hodges after third loss in a row
Analysts suggest private equity backer Advent may be seeking an exit
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 8 May 2014
Penny was thrilled to run into Allied World’s Julian James this week, and by the sounds of it, she was lucky to get any time with the Swiss-based firm’s European president.
RSA appoints Coffey as MD of private client division
RSA has appointed Mark Coffey as managing director of its private client division.
RSA promotes Hirst to mid market role
RSA has appointed Paul Hirst as mid market regions director leading a team of 450 staff.
Insurers braced for fresh wave of claims as Savile compensation ads published
Vigiliance needed due to fears over fraudulent claims
Brown’s RSA tenure is hailed as he prepares for Gallagher role
Replacing UK and Western Europe CEO seen as major task
Ireland: Bouncing back
While the Irish insurance market has endured a troubled period since the economic downturn, a number of recent developments suggest better times are on the horizon
Woolgrove admits interest in replacing RSA’s Brown
Outgoing Direct Line Group personal lines boss Tom Woolgrove has admitted interest in replacing Adrian Brown as UK and Western Europe chief executive at RSA.
In Series: Legacy Systems: Easy access
Firms need to make it simple for customers to manage their insurance needs via the medium that suits them best. But with many insurers running on outdated legacy systems, is this easier said than done?
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 24 April/1 May 2014
As a keen racegoer, Penny is always on the lookout for tips from some of the industry’s top bosses, some of whom have racehorses of their own.
Market Moves - 24 April/1 May 2014
Find out who has moved where in the industry this week.
Fraudster jailed after £2m PI claim to RSA disproved
A man who attempted to claim nearly £2m from RSA for a workplace injury is currently serving a six month jail sentence after pleading guilty to contempt in February.