Groupama
Groupama ups bike game
Groupama Insurances has hired former Capita insurer relations manager Ian Pritchard as development underwriter within its motor team.
Carole Nash takes £629 000 legal costs hit
Carole Nash's 2009 results were hit by costs arising from a legal dispute with a third party.
Carole Nash reveals “satisfactory” result despite fall in profits
Specialist motorcycle insurance broker Carole Nash has announced a pre-tax profit of £6.17m for 2009 – more than £1m less than the figure for 2008 (£7.6m).
Groupama and Riskstop in one stop risk management service for SMEs
Groupama Insurances has appointed risk management survey provider, Riskstop to provide their commercial policyholders with an end to end risk management solution - from initial risk management surveys through to ensuring the requirements identified are…
Comment - ELIB: How much of a liability?
Phil Bird considers the controversial proposal to establish an employee compensation fund of last resort and questions the validity of some of the objections to it.
E-certificates put on a par with paper
The insurance industry has welcomed the introduction of regulation giving electronic motor insurance policies legal parity with paper policies.
Zurich revisits action plan as Quinn faces 12 April D-day
Zurich has outlined its appetite to renew business currently held by Quinn Insurance's UK arm, by offering brokers and customers a 90-day hold covered facility.
Europ Assistance
Europ Assistance has appointed Tim Ablett as non-executive director, subject to Financial Services Authority approval.
Penny black's insurance week
With so many companies having changed their name of late it is easy for even the most avant-garde insurance observer such as one, to sound resolutely stuck in a late noughties time warp. So, Penny was relieved to hear she's not alone and that no amount…
NIG
NIG has appointed seven area underwriting managers.
E-Business 2010 - Roundtable: Reinforcing the brand
With more consumers looking to buy insurance online, Post hosted a roundtable to discover how technology can also be used to reinforce brands and instil client loyalty. Jonathan Swift reports.
Groupama claims SME first with launch
Groupama Insurances is offering tradesman cover for part-time workers at a reduced per capita rating through its Optima Trade Plus policy.
Garwyn recruits new fraud policy head
Garwyn has appointed Tracy Kenny in the newly created role of policies and procedures officer. Reporting to Ian Chapman, finance director, Ms Kenny will be based at Garwyn’s claims management unit in Birmingham.
Broker Technology - Motor: Making IT accurate
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is urging its members to sign up to DVLA vehicle registration validation technology. Stephanie Denton looks at why 80% of regional brokers don't use it.
Groupama launches three-year talent plan
Groupama Insurances has launched a corporate initiative to drive talent within the company with the appointment of a new talent and resourcing manager.
Groupama to up motor rates by 10% for 2010
Groupama Insurances UK chief executive Francois-Xavier Boisseau has vowed to increase private motor rates, pinpointing the division as the "only culprit" for the insurer's fall in profits.
Choice Quote signs PF deal
Choice Quote Insurance Services has appointed Premium First to manage its premium finance as of 1 April 2010.
Groupama profits fall more than 50%
Groupama Insurances has announced a pre-tax £14m profit for 2009 – a fall of more than 50% on the £30.1m reported in 2008.
KFFS set to "maximise" potential in £200m sale
Kwik Fit's insurance arm is expected to retain its brand if sold for the fourth time in just over a decade by its private equity owners.
Groupama outlines float and buy plan
Jean Azéma, Groupama CEO, details his ideas for the group in interview.
Groupama outlines float and buy plan
Jean Azéma, Groupama CEO, details his ideas for the group in interview.
Groupama CEO outlines IPO plan to become top 10 European player
Jean Azéma makes the pledge as it saw its operating income fall 36.2% to 358m euros.
Groupama CEO outlines IPO plan to become top 10 European player
Jean Azéma makes the pledge as it saw its operating income fall 36.2% to 358m euros.
Groupama names talent and resourcing manager
Groupama Insurances has appointed Jordan O’Connor to the newly created role of talent and resourcing manager.