Commercial combined
Groupama sale has had "a lot of interest"
Speaking following the publication of Groupama's results for the year end 2011, UK chief executive Francois-Xavier Boisseau admitted that the situation in commercial fleet is "beyond bearable".
QBE finds firms expect two-year recovery
A pre-budget survey by commercial lines insurer QBE has found that 77% of UK businesses expect it to be two years or more before the UK sees a full economic recovery – with half (49%) not expecting a turnaround for three years or more.
Gable reports UK ATE growth
Lichenstein-based AIM-registered insurer Gable Holdings has reported accelerated growth across its European territories with UK growth in after-the-event insurance and the launch of a commercial combined product.
Axa commercial introduces new schemes solution
Axa commercial lines has introduced a new approach to processing delegated authority schemes business that it says will deliver benefits to brokers and their customers.
Arag relaunches online quote engine
Arag's online quotation system for commercial legal expenses insurance has received upgrades and was relaunched today as Quickquote.
Allianz UK's profits defy recession
Allianz UK has reported 2011 GWP up more than 10% to £1832.2m (2010: £1663.7m) with operating profit up more than 6% to £168.7m (2010: £158.5m).
Q&A Asia: with Lloyd's Asia's Kent Chaplin
Kent Chaplin, head of Asia Pacific and managing director of Lloyd's Asia, spoke to Francesca Nyman about the market's presence in Asia, its relationship with brokers and its plans for the future.
Chartis warns on Olympics and boosts cover
Chartis has warned that the Olympics in London this summer poses huge risks for businesses.
Arc Legal teams up with Swinton Commercial
Arc Legal Assistance has secured a deal to provide commercial legal expenses and an extended online employment manual service to Swinton Commercial.
Towergate explains Allianz deal
Towergate’s CEO of commercial underwriting has explained to Post why RSA, Aviva, Ageas and NIG who were previously on the panel, have been dropped.
Towergate secures five-year Allianz deal
Allianz will continue to lead Towergate commercial underwriting’s insurer consortium for the next five years, increasing their share from 40% to 70%.
London head of sales departs Axa
According to Post’s sister publication, Insurance Age, Axa commercial lines’ head of sales for London, Jamie Lewis, has left the company.
How it works: Business Insurers Insight Report Methodology
Between late August and early November 2011, 360 broker readers of Post Magazine or Insurance Age, representing a full cross-section of the market, completed an online questionnaire addressing the service they'd been getting from their commercial…
Underwriting Service Awards 2011
The second annual Underwriting Service Awards ceremony took place at the Oval cricket ground, London, with more than 250 underwriters in attendance. The winners were determined by the feedback and views of intermediaries, who place risks on behalf of…
Swiss Re corporate aims for top 10 commercial position
Swiss Re’s new dedicated commercial arm is aiming to be a top 10 player for brokers in the corporate market.
AA teams up with Bollington in commercial push
AA Insurance has expanded its commercial insurance offering through an exclusive arrangement with Bollington.
Travelers enters plastics industry market
Travelers has launched an insurance product at the plastics industry as part of its strategy to broaden its offering.
LMI set to open Leeds office
Liberty Mutual Insurance is set to open a new office in Leeds and has also announced a number of new appointments to support growth in this sector.
Axa Commercial fills three top roles
Axa Commercial Lines has named Mandy Langton (pictured) as head of product development and has promised to bring new products to market.
Brett & Randall unveils new HQ for turnover push
Insurance broker Brett & Randall have opened a new £2.5m head office in Leicester as it looks to double its turnover to £100m.
CCV acquires TVI
Independent insurance intermediary, CCV has acquired TVI Commercial.
Ageas states commitment to commercial lines
Speaking following the release of its half year results for 2011, which saw the insurer report a profit of £23.7m, Barry Smith, chief executive of Ageas UK, told Post that whilst the growth in commercial is “encouraging” there is still a lot more to do.
AGCS names financial institutions chief
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Sue Yen Leow as head of financial institutions for the UK.
NRWB launches risk management product
The National Register of Warranted Builders has partnered with Celsius Pro, Swiss Re and Aon Benfield Securities to offer its members a new risk management product.