RSA Group
RSA rules out investment in R&D of renewable energy
RSA has claimed it wants to be a major player in the renewable energy market but has stated it “won’t be at the forefront of research and development risks” as this is someone else’s job.
Renewable manufacturers call for tariff withdrawal protection
The insurance industry could play a crucial role in supplying protection against u-turns in European government policy and provide vital support for the emerging renewables market.
Bio-energy sector most 'problematic' for underwriters
The bio-energy sector is the ‘most problematic' renewable area for underwriters according to RSA.
RSA to head to High Court to defend disputed subrogation policy
RSA is going to the High Court next year in a bid to defend its policy of adding as much as 25% to bills passed on to rival insurers through subrogation.
Editor's comment: Overcoming the barriers
If there’s one thing we can say for sure this week, it’s that the latest round in the subrogation set-to over disputed motor repair bills will not be the last.
RSA to head to High Court – Insurance News Now
Post reporter Callum Brodie outlines this week's major general insurance stories including RSA’s plans to head to the High Court in a bid to defend its policy of using a wholly-owned subsidiary for motor repairs, which has been found to add as much as 25…
RSA’s Tomlinson to prepare RBSI sale
RBS Insurance has poached RSA’s group legal director Humphrey Tomlinson to be general counsel and company secretary to prepare the business for sale.
RSA promotes Heiss to legal chief
RSA has promoted Charlotte Heiss to the role of head of group legal at its group corporate centre.
RSA insists adding to claims is “legal”
RSA has insisted its use of a wholly-owned subsidiary to increase the prices of motor accident repairs charged to rival firms is lawful.
RSA’s enhanced motor claims add 25%
Britain’s fourth biggest motor insurer RSA stands accused by a county court judge of artificially inflating repair costs charged to other insurers by more than £2.4m.
Market moves: Bucking the trend for UK employment
With September in full swing, announcements of moves around the market are arriving thick and fast. After the dearth of recruitment news in August, disciplines across the industry spectrum appear busy luring expertise from competitors, promoting from…
RSA launches campaign to change eyesight testing
RSA bosses are calling for sweeping changes to the process behind how driver’s eyesight is tested following the launch of a nationwide campaign to see if motorists are ‘Fit to Drive’.
Former Brit boss Burrows takes up Argo board member role
Former CEO of Brit Insurance Peter Burrows has been appointed non-executive board member of Argo Managing Agency.
RSA appoints Dutch specialist to its board
RSA Insurance Group has appointed of Jos Streppel to its board as a Non-Executive Director as of 3 October 2011.
RSA adds Jos Streppel as non-exec
RSA has named former Aegon chief finance officer Jos Streppel as a non-executive director from 3 October, 2011.
Liberty sets sights on ‘significant multiples’ of GWP
Liberty Mutual has doubled its gross written premium in UK commercial lines for the first half of the year, as it looks to open up a Leeds office.
Interview - Jon Hancock: Getting under the skin
As UK commercial managing director for RSA, Jon Hancock is on a mission to find out what brokers really think of the insurer
Link4 responds to Polish brokers class law action news
Link4 has responded to The Polish Chamber of Insurance and Finance Intermediaries' announcement that 35 insurance intermediaries have filed a class action lawsuit for €3m.
Polish brokers launch €3m class action lawsuit against RSA
The Polish Chamber of Insurance and Finance Intermediaries has reported that 35 insurance intermediaries have filed a class action lawsuit against Link4, a wholly owned insurance company of the RSA Group.
Embracing the mobile technology boom
Recent research suggests that with consumer demand for mobile devices on the increase insurance cover is set to grow. Jakki May reports on whether insurers are taking full advantage of this in emerging Europe.
Capita looks to double in size by 2013
Outsourcing specialist Capita Consulting has unveiled plans to recruit 30 more consultants to its financial services practice and to double the size of its business in two years.
Fraud rise feared in riot aftermath
Mihir Pandya, Allianz fraud manager, has warned spurious claims could rise in the aftermath of this month’s riots and a potential double-dip recession.
Market update - High net worth: Time to raise rates in HNW?
Rates in the high net worth market are failing to reflect the risks posed, despite high claims costs. Chinwe Akomah reports on a sector that is starting to come under pressure to deliver results.
Editor's comment: A time of upheaval
Travelers’ decision to pull out of the Irish private motor market last week was an interesting - and apparently unexpected - one.