RSA Group
Technology: more cash to splash?
With global insurance spend on IT set to increase by 6% over the next year, will a similar trend emerge in the UK during 2012 and beyond?
BIBA 2012 Video: Is mandatory commission disclosure inevitable?
Today at Biba we asked attendees about their reaction to the recession and whether it has affected clients.
Friend or Foe: Q&A with Accident Exchange CEO Steve Evans
Steve Evans has spent four years bringing the activities of rate surveyor Autofocus to light, making him an unpopular figure in insurance circles.
Will Aviva's composite model help deliver increased shareholder value?
Aviva's high-profile boardroom bloodbath, which saw much-derided chief executive Andrew Moss ousted by angry shareholders, has laid bare the composite insurer's trading model.
BIBA 2012: RSA considers opening two new offices in regional push
RSA bosses are planning to respond to broker survey feedback calling for a strong regional offering by looking into launching strategic operations in Reading and Newcastle.
RSA makes senior appointments in Middle East
General insurer RSA has made a number of senior appointments to its team in the United Arab Emirates.
Ascot Asia takes on RSA boss as head of property
Ascot Underwriting has appointed Jon Gilliott, RSA Singapore's head of property, reinsurance and speciality, as head of underwriting for its Asian operation.
Haste reported not to want Aviva job
Former RSA boss Andy Haste, pictured, speculatively tipped to take over running Aviva after Andrew Moss' sudden departure, does not want the job, the Sunday Telegraph reported.
Countdown to ISA: Q&A with RSA's Chris Colahan
As part of a series counting down to Insurance Strategy Asia, Insurance Insight spoke to Chris Colahan about his views on the Asian insurance market.
Second motor summit puts whiplash and young drivers at top of agenda
A proposed panel of independent medical practitioners to tackle whiplash, and affordable cover for young drivers, topped the agenda at the second motor insurance summit at Whitehall, as Transport Secretary Justine Greening lamented there is "no one…
Proposals for standardised contract law spark debate among UK insurers
Industry leaders have vowed to keep a close eye on EU proposals to harmonise insurance contract law across the continent, amid concerns that brokers could face policy wording headaches.
My best 11: Elliot Miller, QBE
QBE national general manager Elliot Miller selects his Best XI for an insurance start-up. Miller has selected an entirely Scottish team, including a former Rangers legend in goal and a range of brokers and insurers.
Post Broking Supplement: Interview with Reich MD Simon Taylor
Reich Insurance managing director Simon Taylor talks acquisitions, art and his "service, service, service" mantra.
Editor's comment: End of the composite nigh?
What a difference a few years makes, as major events this week underline a stark reversal in the fortune of the UK's two biggest insurance beasts.
Interview: RSA's Simon Lee and Adrian Brown talk evolution not revolution
Simon Lee is the man charged with leading RSA to the next stage of its development. Alongside Adrian Brown, he discusses overseas expansion, the benefit of bolt-ons, and why RSA has a 'splendid' independent future ahead.
NFU and Ageas pay Accident Exchange undisclosed settlements
NFU Mutual and Ageas have reached settlement agreements with credit hirer Accident Exchange over their use of Autofocus evidence.
Post magazine - 10 May 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Aviva set to reap rewards of AJG swoop for IDL
Arthur J Gallagher International has today snapped up niche over-50s personal lines specialist Insure 4 Retirement from previous owner Equity. The deal boosts the premium per year being put through subsidiary OIM Underwriting by well over £100m in a…
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Aviva shareholders 'happy' with Moss resignation
Aviva shareholders have expressed their relief that chief executive Andrew Moss has stepped down, and have suggested that Towergate boss Mark Hodges or ex-RSA CEO Andy Haste could replace him.
RSA CEO Lee says Aviva-type deal would be "inherently risky"
RSA’s new CEO has insisted that it would shun major transformational deals because of the risk involved, while also insisting that it tends to walk away from bidding wars as these inflate acquisition prices.
RSA ties-up £375m worth of Gallagher subsidiary OIM deals
RSA has this morning confirmed the completion of two new five-year household deals and a commercial combined deal with Gallagher subsidiary OIM Underwriting.
RSA expects sub 95% COR for 2012 after Q1 results
RSA recorded a 5% increase in net written premiums to £2.2bn for the first quarter, prompting group CEO Simon Lee to predict a full year combined operating ratio below 95%.
Analysts respond to RSA results
RSA's 5% increase in net written premiums is almost entirely due to rate rises, analysts have said.