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HDI Global eyes up international expansion as premiums top £2.5bn in H1
German commercial insurer HDI Global has reported gross written premiums of €2.8bn (£2.5bn) as the business continued to grow in the first half of 2017.
General insurance complaints jump within the last year
General insurance complaints submitted to the Financial Ombudsman Service have increased over the last year, recent results have shown.
Allianz reassures brokers over LV commercial book concerns
Exclusive: Allianz has sought to reassure brokers over concerns regarding renewals of the acquired LV commercial book.
Commercial insurers' claims handling failing SMEs
Commercial insurers are failing to give their SME customers a satisfactory claims experience, with 70% saying that their interim and financial claims amounts had not been agreed promptly enough.
Allianz and LV to remain competitors until first half of joint venture deal is completed
Following the announcement that Allianz will buy 49% of LV’s general insurance commercial business, both parties have said that they will remain competitors until phase one of deal is completed at the end of 2017.
Towergate takes aim at specialty market with Geo Specialty launch
Towergate Underwriting has set its sights on the London speciality market through the launch of Geo Specialty.
Majority of brokers concerned about Ogden rate decision
More than 70% of brokers are concerned over the Ogden discount rate and the effect it could have on the number of people buying their policies, according to Covea’s latest broker survey.
Allianz Group sees profit rise by 9%
Allianz Group has seen operating profit rise by 9% in the first quarter, from the same period last year.
Broker Network acquires Scottish broker Boyd Insurance
Broker Network has acquired regional Scottish broker, Boyd Insurance, marking its second acquisition.
Vienna Insurance Group's profit before tax falls by 17.5%
Vienna Insurance Group has seen pre-tax profits fall by 17.5% in the first half of the year.
Home insurance premiums remain competitive despite extreme weather conditions
Despite extreme weather and flooding, the cost of combined buildings and contents insurance policies is at its lowest in four years.
C-Suite - Insurer: Pulling in the same direction
We all need to work together to provide clarity and give clients a fairer deal, says Amanda Doran, head of commercial combined, QBE.
Commercial Lines Fraud: Commercial stumbling block
With the fight against fraud in personal lines being increasingly successful, fraudsters are beginning to target the financially viable commercial sector
Ageas UK CEO Watson says 2014 results show insurer in ‘good shape'
Ageas UK saw a leap in net profit for the year ended 31 December 2014 to £94.7m from £85.2m in 2013.
Zurich appoints Sime to sales head role
Chris Sime has been appointed sales head for commercial broker and personal lines at Zurich.
Pen looking to expand product offering and branches in 2015
Arthur J Gallagher's Pen Underwriting has outlined plans to grow its product offering and branch network this year.
Pen Underwriting launches commercial offering
Pen Underwriting has launched its first own-branded product; a commercial solution for the mid-market.
Home businesses call for insurer partners to offer advice
Around 145,000 home-based business owners do not have business insurance because they believe their commercial activities are covered under their home insurance policy, according to Direct Line for Business.
Be Wiser picks Open GI as commercial technology partner
Be Wiser has agreed a three-year deal for Open GI to be its commercial technology partner.
Marsh boss Weil plotting contract efficacy drive
Marsh is to unveil a new drive to improve the effectiveness of commercial insurance contracts from next week.
Zurich bringing commercial claims process in line with Insurance Bill ahead of legislation
Zurich is to adopt the Law Commission's recommendations on the new Insurance Bill before it is formally adopted as law ahead of the next election.
Axa wins on £4m Ted Baker theft claim
Axa has secured victory in a long running legal battle over a seven-figure employee theft claims from UK clothing firm Ted Baker.
Zurich's Coleman confirmed as commercial broker MD
Zurich's Richard Coleman is to remain commercial broker business managing director having held the role on an interim basis since the summer.
QBE announces multiple appointments as it unveils UK and Ireland business restructure
QBE European Operations has restructured its UK and Ireland business into three segments: corporate and large commercial, middle market and SME.