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NIG aims to double SME market share
NIG has insisted its relationships with regional brokers have not been impacted by its UK restructure, after finalising the underwriting line-up of the company's regional centres.
Interview: Lovells' Joaquin Ruiz Echauri
Santander's swoops for Abbey, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley have seen the Spanish financial services giant rapidly become synonymous with savings - not to mention Lewis Hamilton - in the UK and a household name. Alongside the continued…
The Post Europe Interview : Lovells' Joaquin Ruiz Echauri
Santander's swoops for Abbey, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley have seen the Spanish financial services giant rapidly become synonymous with savings - not to mention Lewis Hamilton - in the UK and a household name. Alongside the continued…
RSA swoops for marine business
RSA's Danish subsidiary Codan Forsikring A/S has acquired the renewal rights to TrygVesta's marine hull portfolio for DKK 50m (£6m) in cash.
Ansvar
Ansvar Insurance has appointed Richard Lane to the newly created role of sales director.
BIBA 2010 Countdown - Roll up, roll up it's conference time
Post has unearthed the centuries old diary of Daul Ponaldson, Sun Insurance employee, on the eve of his first Great British Insurance Brokers' Association conference.
RSA warns manufacturers over rising order risks
Insurer RSA has warned manufacturers of the risk of a sudden surge in large and untypical orders as the sector’s fortunes improve.
Broker Focus - International Networks: Rings around the world
Joining an international network can bring huge advantages for a UK-based broker. Rachel Gordon reports on the benefits involved.
RSA seeks credit hire efficiency
RSA is exploring the use of bilateral agreements as way to drive efficiency into credit hire arrangements.
South America hit by worst earthquake in decades
South America's worst earthquake in 50 years has killed more than 700 people and caused total losses of up to $30bn (£20bn).
RSA hit with £30m earthquake loss
RSA expects a financial impact of £30m, net of reinsurance, for claims arising from the earthquake in Chile.
Arag bolsters ranks with two new hires
Legal insurance company Arag UK has appointed Carrie-Anne Woods as senior claims handler and Paul Mather as underwriter from Das and RSA respectively.
NEDs receive 2009 pay boost
Non-executive directors at FTSE 100 companies received an average pay increase of more than 5% last year, new research has revealed.
Ansvar appoints new sales director
Ansvar insurance has appointed Richard Lane into the newly created position of sales director.
RSA bullish despite 10% fall in operating profit
CEO Andy Haste hails progress in emerging markets and international arms.
Middle East - Market Overview: Room for growth
While most in the insurance industry will not be looking to expand in the current global economy, Jane Bernstein points to an area where there are substantial opportunities for those willing to take the plunge.
Arista appoints new regional underwriting manager
Commercial lines underwriter Arista Insurance has promoted Anthony Foulds to regional underwriting manager for the South East.
Legal Expenses - Jackson Impact: Cheque mate
Would Lord Justice Jackson's recommendations on costs reform really decimate the after-the-event market? Veronica Cowan canvasses views from those affected.
Penny black's insurance week
And so another member of the dwindling ranks of the NIG class of 2006 management team bails out, leaving only one Peter Johnson working within the Royal Bank of Scotland's insurance division. Penny wonders what will be awaiting him when, indeed if, he…
Mergers & Acquisitions- Insurers: Coming back up
After a downturn in 2009, insurer merger and acquisition activity looks set to make a resurgence in the coming year. Amy Ellis reports.
NIG director Banga defects to join Brit
NIG has lost another member of its management team, with the departure of head of business development for commercial and broker, Vivek Banga.
RSA shakes board up to focus on risk and claims
RSA has made further changes to its management board, in a bid strengthen its focus on technical risk and claims.
RSA strikes deal for £40m GWP insurance group
RSA Insurance has acquired Al Ahlia Insurance Company SAOC for OMR19m1 (£31m) from ONIC.
Penny black's insurance week
Penny was intrigued to discover the lengths to which people will go for insurance at Hiscox. On a recent visit to the insurer's City office, a chat with two underwriters uncovered some unusual clients on Hiscox's books — among them a balloon artist, and…