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Policyfast beats new agency targets
Online wholesaler Policyfast has opened its 1000th agency beating its target of the end of the year by more than four months.
CBG to restate 2009 half year results due to premium finance issue
Broking group CBG this morning admitted it will have to restate the half year results for the six month period ended 30 June 2009.
RSA shareholders want to hear "convincing arguement" for Aviva GI swoop
RSA is widely reported to have lined up BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank and HSBC to underwrite a £5bn rights issue to fund its proposed takeover of Aviva's UK, Irish and Canadian general insurance businesses.
Aviva shareholders annoyed by RSA rebuttal as "everything" has a price
Both Standard Life and Royal London Asset Management are reported to be annoyed that Aviva's management rejected RSA's £5bn offer for the business without consulting shareholders.
Aviva took days to reject RSA's "unacceptable" £5bn GI business offer
Aviva took ten days from receiving a £5bn offer from RSA to rejecting it, the insurance group admitted today.
RSA shareholders want to hear "convincing arguement" for Aviva GI swoop
RSA is widely reported to have lined up BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank and HSBC to underwrite a £5bn rights issue to fund its proposed takeover of Aviva's UK, Irish and Canadian general insurance businesses.
Aviva shareholders annoyed by RSA rebuttal as "everything" has a price
Both Standard Life and Royal London Asset Management are reported to be annoyed that Aviva's management rejected RSA's £5bn offer for the business without consulting shareholders.
Aviva took days to reject RSA's "unacceptable" £5bn GI business offer
Aviva took ten days from receiving a £5bn offer from RSA to rejecting it, the insurance group admitted today.
Allianz sees local GI premiums shrink by 3% in H1 2010
In the first half of 2010, Allianz Deutschland AG increased revenues 6 percent, to €15.2 bn (H1 2009: €14.3 bn).
Allianz sees local GI premiums shrink by 3% in H1 2010
In the first half of 2010, Allianz Deutschland AG increased revenues 6 percent, to €15.2 bn (H1 2009: €14.3 bn).
Aviva shares up on RSA bid speculation
Aviva shares gained 16.10 pence (4.3%) in the first two and a half hours of trading this morning.
RSA snubbed in £5bn move for Aviva GI business claims report
RSA has made a £5bn approach to acquire Aviva's UK and selected international general insurance businesses, according to reports.
RSA snubbed in £5bn move for Aviva GI business claims report
RSA has made a £5bn approach to acquire Aviva's UK and selected international general insurance businesses, according to reports.
Allianz sees Eastern European GI profits fall 54% in H1
Allianz in Central and Eastern Europe today reported total premiums increased by 5 percent to €2bn, from €1.9bn in the first half of 2009.
Allianz sees Eastern European GI profits fall 54% in H1
Allianz in Central and Eastern Europe today reported total premiums increased by 5 percent to €2bn, from €1.9bn in the first half of 2009.
Fitch: "immature" Russian insurance sector impacted by weak capital adequcy
Russian insurers' ratings will continue to be constrained by the poor reserving and pricing risks that became apparent in 2009, as well as by the challenges of the current operating environment.
Fitch: "immature" Russian insurance sector impacted by weak capital adequcy
Russian insurers' ratings will continue to be constrained by the poor reserving and pricing risks that became apparent in 2009, as well as by the challenges of the current operating environment.
No job cuts at Autofocus
The new owner of Autofocus has pledged that there will be no redundancies after rescuing the business, just days after it went into administration.
Rok suspends finance director
Rok has suspended its finance director after an independent review uncovered serious failings in the financial control of its plumbing, heating and electrical business.
Post Magazine - 12 August 2010
The August 12 edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital interactive e-book.
Admiral to move to new 3000 capacity headquarters in Cardiff
The Admiral Group has announced plans to move into a new headquarters in Cardiff city centre.
Admiral to move to new 3000 capacity headquarters in Cardiff
The Admiral Group has announced plans to move into a new headquarters in Cardiff city centre.
Bupa CEO confident of new opportunities as H1 results show revenue up 10%
Bupa this morning reported revenues up 10% to £3.71bn, driven by organic growth of 4% and favourable foreign exchange movements of 6%.
Allianz to target Bric countries after extending 60 year old VW deal
Volkswagen Financial Services and Allianz Global Automotive have today signed a letter of intent, agreeing to strategically expand their 60 year-old successful partnership and to continue it in the long term.