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RSA insurer for Sony Warehouse building
RSA is the insurer for the Sony Warehouse building in Enfield which was destroyed by fire during the riots on 8 August, Post understands.
Industry welcomes riot claims period extension
The insurance industry has welcomed the Prime Minister's decision to agree to extend the period for policyholders to lodge claims from 14 to 42 days under the Riot Damages Act.
Post history – 20 years ago: Disaster firms buckle in recession
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 20 years ago reveals.
Insurer estimates hit £750m as city riot damage racks up
RSA, Aviva and Axa are likely to incur the biggest losses from commercial property claims with the latest riot bill estimate hitting £750m, as Post went to press.
Mitsui poaches Catlin pair in Midlands market push
Mitsui Sumitomo has enticed an underwriting duo from Catlin to spearhead its regional mid-market push in the Midlands, Post has learnt, having earlier lured a team from Chubb to build its presence in Ireland.
Aviva rules out target change despite over-achieving
Aviva has pinpointed a much improved private motor result as being pivotal to it posting an above-target combined ratio of 96% (H1 2010: 98%) for its half-year UK general insurance business. But despite emphasising “strong continued momentum” in UK GI…
News analysis - Haste departure: Less Haste, more concern?
After nearly a decade as CEO of RSA, Andy Haste has announced he is to step down. Amy Ellis gets the market’s reaction and ponders his next move.
More Than looks to Rias for new MD
More Than has appointed Janet Connor to the role of managing director.
Generali legal specialist joins insurance panel
Paul Reed QC, of Hardwicke Chambers, London has been appointed to the panel of the Centre for Justice.
Centre for Justice appoints insurance panel
Centre for Justice, an adjudication service for business, government and the public, has responded to requests from the insurance industry by unveiling a new panel of experts with insurance sector expertise.
RSA sees growth in Scandinavia, Ireland and Eastern/Central Europe
RSA this morning said its international arm - which includes most of Europe - saw a jump in premium of 11% to £2089m (8% at constant exchange) in the first half of 2011.
RSA UK personal lines result helps offset £19m commercial loss
RSA has reported a rise in UK premiums of 7% to £1570m for the first six months of 2011.
International boss Lee to succeed Haste as RSA CEO
RSA has announced that Andy Haste has advised them of his intention to step down as group chief executive after more than eight years in the role.
Allianz selects repair partners
Allianz has selected building maintenance firm Mitie and insurance repair specialist MA Assist for its nationwide building repair.
RSA boss: CMCs not cause of referral fees
RSA's UK chief executive Adrian Brown has called for action against "hefty" lawyer fees and the amount they pay claims management companies rather than targeting CMCs themselves.
Solvency II action remains vital despite delay proposal
Firms have been urged to continue working towards the 1 January 2013 implementation deadline for Solvency II, despite the European Parliament announcement that the regime should be delayed until 2014.
Post Magazine – 4 August 2011
This week the Post team reports on Lloyd’s decision to begin investigating Equity syndicate’s reserve deterioration. A Names protest group says the outcome should prove influential to its own campaign over Equity’s losses.
Lloyd’s pursues own probe into Equity syndicate losses – Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including Lloyd’s decision to begin investigating Equity syndicate’s reserve deterioration. A Names protest group says the outcome should prove influential to its own…
View from the top: The start of the journey
Four weeks into my new role and, after working in RSA's UK commercial business for 11 years, I have returned to my roots in the UK market. In many ways, it feels like I have never been away and yet, in others, it does.
Sport - Olympics: The Olympic challenge
With only 12 months to go until the opening ceremony, Rachel Gordon attempts to break through the veil of secrecy and assess the insurance industry's role in the London 2012 Olympics.
RSA relaunches into legal indemnity market
RSA has linked with specialist broker Litigation Protection to offer more indemnity products for solicitors and licensed conveyancers and says it wants to become the dominant insurer in the market.
Commercial property - Business interruption: Dealing with disruption
Deficiencies in business interruption policies have long been a source of debate, but what can be done to improve them, asks Veronica Cowan.
Chile quake drives adjuster expansion
Brighton-based claims specialist Fitzgerald Consulting has set up its first international branch in Chile.
Interview - Tom Woolgrove & Steve Maddock: Delivering the hard numbers
RBSI's Tom Woolgrove and Steve Maddock are faced with the daunting task of turning the business around ready for a flotation or sale, and they are already seeing some encouraging results, reports Lynn Rouse.