RSA Group
RFIB adds two in "talent" push
Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker RFIB has announced the appointments of Charles Vermont as a broker in its specialty division and Jeannette Smith as associate division director to its North American division.
RSA achieves 90% target for promise
RSA has rolled out its 'broker promise' initiative across its entire middle-market business, following its initial launch last year.
RSA and Axa named as potential bidders for Quinn
Dutch insurance giant Eureko, RSA and Axa have been named among the 20 or so predators circling the Quinn Insurance group, according to reports in Ireland.
APC continues growth drive with ex-NIG hire
Ex-NIG senior underwriter, Chris Page, has been hired in the same role at APC.
RSA takes stock of energy offering with wholesale review
RSA has stopped actively promoting its energy efficiency services while it considers the future of its offering in the market.
Execution Noble recommends “sell” for RSA
Execution Noble, the international investment banking group, has made recommendations for a number of sectors, including “buy” for Aviva and Axa and “sell” for RSA.
Post in print - 8 April
Rehab hits general election agenda; Zurich rethink in wake of Quinn; RSA reviews energy strategy; Marsh wins Commenwealth double; and Capita reflects on McLarens Toplis.
RSA and Catlin confirm FSA solvency II support roles
RSA and Catlin have been named as two of the insurers which worked with the Financial Services Authority on a Solvency II pilot scheme to design the internal models and work out how they will be approved by the regulator.
Looking Back - Government pulls plug on EL pilot
Insurers' battle to cut employers' liability claims costs hit another snag this week after the government finally pulled the plug on its fast-track pilot.
RSA considers market position with review
RSA has stopped actively promoting its energy efficiency services while it considers the future of its offering in the market.
Europ Assistance
Europ Assistance has appointed Tim Ablett as non-executive director, subject to Financial Services Authority approval.
NIG
NIG has appointed seven area underwriting managers.
E-Business 2010 - Conference News: Social networking game reaps rewards for RSA
RSA has seen tangible results in sales from a new social networking game it created on the Polish equivalent of Facebook.
View from the top: Paving the way for a new government
Last week saw the final budget before the forthcoming general election. Regardless of who wins, it is important that the industry has an open and effective relationship with whichever party or composition of parties is in power.
Biba 2010 Countdown: The sun goes down on Gbiba 1710
Post has unearthed the centuries old diary of Daul Ponaldson, Sun Insurance employee, revealing details of his first Great British Insurance Brokers' Association conference.
Lloyd's FD: Solvency II no bar to new entrants
Lloyd's has stressed that it has no plans to batten down the hatches and stop admitting new members as the deadline for Solvency II approaches.
MIB chief: warning over extra ELTO costs
Motor Insurers' Bureau chief executive Ashton West has warned insurers that they face "significant" extra costs as a result of an agreement with the Association of British Insurers to jointly build an Employers' Liability Tracing Office.
NIG to launch property owners product
NIG is poised to launch a new mid-market property owners offering after raiding RSA for account manager Stewart Anderson.
Professional Indemnity - Surveyros: Reduce exposure
With claims against surveyors showing no signs of abating, Ana Paula Nacif examines the move by professional indemnity insurers to tighten their underwriting criteria.
Typical day: Burlesque shows and cock fighting
Post has unearthed the centuries old diary of Daul Ponaldson, Sun Insurance employee, now into his second day at the Great British Insurance Brokers' Association conference in 1710.
Former RSA CEO Bridget McIntyre set to take Fortis exec role
Former RSA UK CEO Bridget McIntyre is in line to become a non executive director of Fortis.
Penny black's insurance week
What a week it was for branding geeks.
Biba 2010: Aggrogators, ale and Willis and Marsh
Post has unearthed the centuries old diary of Daul Ponaldson, Sun Insurance employee, revealing details of his first Great British Insurance Brokers' Association conference.
E&Y: claims board voice needs to be stronger
Providing claims professionals with a stronger voice at board level could prove vital in increasing the claims efficiency of the insurance industry.