RSA Group
In series - On data: An era of androgyny
With gender set to disappear from the underwriting landscape at the end of 2012, what factors will insurers turn to when accessing risk?
Directors' and officers': Under the spotlight
With boardrooms coming under increasing scrutiny, the potential for expansion in the D&O market is being recognised by savvy insurers, especially in the SME space.
Insurers face payouts over ‘tainted’ Autofocus reports
Major insurers face huge payouts to credit hirer Accident Exchange after a judge ordered “thousands” of cases involving “tainted” Autofocus reports to be heard by the Court of Appeal.
Thirty insurers linked to Costa Concordia disaster
More than 30 insurers are likely to carry the cost of stricken Costa Concordia cruise ship.
Towergate explains Allianz deal
Towergate’s CEO of commercial underwriting has explained to Post why RSA, Aviva, Ageas and NIG who were previously on the panel, have been dropped.
RSA confirms around 120 jobs at risk
RSA has confirmed that around 120 roles are at risk of redundancy following a review of the UK business.
Rival insurers remain committed to in-house adjusters despite Aviva move
UK insurers have affirmed their commitment to in-house loss adjusters, following the news that Aviva has transferred 80 of its claims staff to a G4S subsidiary.
Marine hull insurers await rating impact in wake of cruise ship sinking
The Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster has been called the largest insurance loss in maritime history with some suggesting it could be “bigger than the Titanic”.
Mergers & Acquisitions: Bucking the trend
As the market weighs up the value of assets such as Groupama and Brit’s UK arms, deal making by insurers appears to be buoyant, especially when compared to other industry sectors. But is this a trend that is set to continue?
Insurers criticised for continued DWS support
Liquidators have refused to clarify debt implications after DWS Bodyworks - a bodyshop chain implicated in RSA’s disputed subrogation policy – was bought out of administration by former directors last week.
Towergate secures five-year Allianz deal
Allianz will continue to lead Towergate commercial underwriting’s insurer consortium for the next five years, increasing their share from 40% to 70%.
Penny Black’s insurance week
Penny was delighted to visit the London Boat Show with Zurich on Thursday.
News analysis: Groupama UK up for sale — but who will buy the group?
Will Groupama be sold lock, stock and barrel or broken into an insurer and its broker parts?
Comment: Compensation culture - myth or reality?
Is the compensations culture a myth or reality? Tom Jones offers his personal opinion on this controversial topic.
XL quiet over stricken liner losses
Lloyd's insurer XL is keeping tight-lipped about its potential claims exposure as lead insurer for the stricken cruise liner Costa Concordia.
Generali says Costa Concordia impact marginal
Assicurazioni Generali has confirmed to Insurance Insight that it is one of the insurers for the Costa Concordia cruise ship.
Generali, RSA and XL Group believed to insure stricken cruise ship
The Costa Concordia, which ran aground on Friday, is believed to have been insured by companies including RSA Insurance Group, Assicurazioni Generali SpA, and XL Group.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking: High Net Worth Personal Lines Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from 212 British Isles HNW P/L broking professionals, the High Net Worth Personal Lines Insight Report 2011 details the front-line service performance of the broker market's ten most-used HNW P/L insurers and MGAs.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking: Financial & Professional Lines Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from over a 150 unique brokers of professional & financial risks, the Financial and Professional Insurers Insight Report 2011 delivers actionable insights on the 16 most used financial professional insurers.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking: Marine & Transport Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from 104 British Isles Marine & Transport broking professionals, the Marine & Transport Insurers Insight Report 2011 details the front-line service performance of the broker market's 13 most-used M&T insurers.
Mass “cautiously” welcomes transport committee report
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society said it cautiously welcomes the Transport Select Committee’s follow-up report on the cost of motor insurance published today, but warned that there is still a long way to go in “dispelling the myths” about whiplash…
Growth in green energy prompts Rural to enter market
Specialist agricultural insurer Rural, part of UKGI, is the latest business to launch a suite of green insurance products to meet the growing demand for cover from farmers investing in renewable energy schemes.
RSA Swedish reserving not an issue according to analyst note
There is no clear evidence of under-reserving at RSA, according to analyst Jefferies despite the fact in Scandinavian this remains inherently volatile.
Delta signs up fifth franchised adjuster
Franchise liability adjusting business Delta Claims Services has signed up its fifth owner operator, Tamara Hamilton-Thomas.