Sterling Insurance
Covea sees profits treble following Sterling integration
Covea has seen its pre-tax profits almost treble from £12.9m to £38.4m last year despite “headwinds” from the Ogden rate change.
Former Sterling MD Blundell steps down as deputy CEO of Covea Insurance
Covéa Insurance has announced that John Blundell, the company’s deputy chief executive, will be leaving the business at the end of May.
Interview: James Reader – Passing the test for success
Covéa Insurance CEO James Reader updates Post on progress following the recent acquisition of Sterling, as well as the firm’s plans for the future
Brightside appoints Sterling director Sweeney for MD role
Former Sterling general insurance director David Sweeney is to join Brightside as managing director with responsibility for the Southampton and Torquay business and group insurer relationships.
Unified Covéa and Sterling teams develop executive motor product
Covéa has launched a motor product aimed at mid to high net worth customers wanting to insure between two and 10 cars.
Covéa confirms completion of Sterling integration
Sterling Insurance is no longer a separate trading entity having formally integrated into Covéa Insurance on 1 January 2016.
C-suite - Insurer: Earning trust
Trust comes in rational and emotional forms, and there’s a way of winning both from customers
The State of the Insurer Nation: Week Five: Brokers, professionalism and governance
In the final part of a five-part series covering the results of Post’s latest State of the Nation survey, Mairi MacDonald reports how our insurance CEOs view relationships with brokers, professionalism in the sector and the importance of diversity for…
The State of the Insurer Nation: Week Four: Data, social insurance and emerging risks
In the fourth report covering the results of Post’s latest State of the Nation survey, Mairi MacDonald asks how important data is, how social insurance and social media tools fit into the sector and what the emerging threats are for our CEOs and managing…
The State of the Insurer Nation: Week Three: Public Perception
In the third of a five-part series covering the results of the State of the Nation survey, Mairi MacDonald reports how our CEOs and managing directors view the public’s poor perception of the insurance industry and how simplified wordings and more…
Criterion completes HNW adjusting 'jigsaw' with Zurich nomination
Criterion Adjusters’ nomination to the Zurich loss adjusting panel was “the final piece of the jigsaw” in tying up the high net worth adjusting market, according to managing director Chris Monks.
The State of the Insurer Nation: Week Two: Politics and Europe
In the second of a five-part series covering the results of Post’s latest State of the Nation survey, Mairi MacDonald reports how politics, government policy and the UK’s position in the European Union is viewed by insurance CEOs and managing directors…
The State of the Insurer Nation: Week One: Regulation
In the first report of a five-part series covering Post’s latest State of the Nation survey, Mairi MacDonald reports on how regulation of the insurance industry is viewed by insurance CEOs and managing directors and how they think it could work better…
Covéa and Sterling staff join forces in single Manchester branch
Covéa’s and Sterling’s regional teams have joined forces in a single Manchester office as the companies edge closer to integration.
Claims Awards 2015 - winners announced
Allianz and Sterling were among the winners celebrating last night after collecting two gongs each at the Post Claims Awards.
Covéa to decide on Sterling Insurance brand by end of Q3
Covéa will make a decision about whether to keep the Sterling name later in the year after it has consulted with brokers, its CEO has said.
Sterling to transfer to Covéa as Sweeney steps down
Sterling Insurance is to be fully transferred into Covéa Insurance with the process expected to complete by the end of 2015.
Broker survey finds confidence rising
The Sterling Insurance Group’s Annual Broker Survey has revealed continuing confidence among brokers for business prospects in 2015 and beyond.
Market Moves - 23 April 2015
Who has moved where in the industry this week.
Market Moves - 12 March 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Covéa confirms acquisition of Sterling
Covéa’s acquisition of Sterling has been given the green light by the Prudential Regulation Authority.