Commercial combined
Allianz’s COR increases to 96.1%
Allianz’s combined written ratio has depreciated slightly to 96.2% (2010 - 95.3%) for its 2011 half year results.
Axa Commercial targets record £1.2bn GWP by 2015
Outlining Axa’s strategy for the commercial lines business, CEO Amanda Blanc said that it aims to have a combined opertaing ratio of 95% by 2015.
Antiques dealers to get Sterling policy
Sterling Insurance is launching a partnership with Connoisseur Policies to provide cover for art and antiques dealers and auctioneers.
Gable CEO targets UK commercial combined market after "strong" first half
Gable Holdings has announced that it has had a "strong" first half as it prepares for its AGM in Liechtenstein today.
Interview - Charles Earle: Aiming high with Arista-cratic Earle
Despite falling short of his initial five-year plan, Charles Earle has still seen Arista make considerable achievements. He talks to Lynn Rouse about his philosophy surrounding underwriting control, system transparency and acquisition plans.
NIG adds four to Midlands office
Commercial insurer NIG has named four new staff to its Birmingham-based Midlands regional office.
Axa confirms Bristol and Newcastle branches
Axa Commercial Lines has confirmed that it will open two new branches in 2011 and that it is looking at central locations in Bristol and Newcastle.
ARM courts new M4 clients
Aspen Risk Management managing director Kevin Pallett has pledged to open discussions with approximately 100 brokers in the coming weeks, after the firm agreed the purchase of commercial insurance renewal rights from M4 Underwriting.
Axa Commercial Lines launches specialist proposition for chartered brokers
Axa Commercial Lines has launched an initiative to drive the professionalism agenda and recognise chartered brokers by developing a specialist proposition that will deliver a range of unique benefits.
Fusion enhances legal expenses offering
Fusion Insurance and DAS have strengthened their legal expenses offering for clients and brokers.
Reich Insurance makes North West acquisition
Manchester broker Reich Insurance has completed the acquisition of Bolton-based D Barnett Insurance Brokers.
Axa commercial lines raids Towergate for IT director
Ross Burns has joined Axa from Paymentshield where he was programme and IT director with board level responsibility.
Axa Commercial names branch managers
Axa Commercial Lines has appointed new managers for its eight UK branches.
Fish eyes boutique growth after ex-Lockton partner hire
Private equity-backed broker Fish Insurance is set to make a play for boutique commercial insurance, following the hire of a former Lockton partner to spearhead a new division.
Zurich rings changes to commercial broker division
Zurich has made a number of new appointments as part of the planned restructure of its UKGI commercial division.
Axa commercial lines appoints head of strategic relationships
Axa commercial lines has appointed Anne Harrison to the new role of head of strategic relationships.
MMA appoints new commercial development manager
MMA Insurance has appointed Derek Bradshaw as development manager, to drive commercial growth through broker partners.
Comment - e-trading: the future of commercial
E-trading in the commercial market is on the way. Dawn Dillaway looks at why this innovation will be a game-changer for the sector and why the critics are wrong.
Head of specialist markets latest to leave Axa
Mike Phillips, head of specialist markets at Axa commercial, has become the latest high profile name to leave the business, Post has learnt.
Moody’s: Lloyd’s motor deterioration “alarming”
Moody’s has said the performance of the Lloyd’s market in 2010 - a £2.2bn profit before tax – “compares favourably” with its peers in the reinsurance and commercial markets, but warns of the “alarming” deterioration in its motor book.
Brokers Link seeks deal in South Korea
Global insurance broker network Brokers Link has plans to expand further across Europe and into Malaysia and South Korea, it has confirmed.
Brokers Link seeks deal in South Korea
Global insurance broker network Brokers Link has plans to expand further across Europe and into Malaysia and South Korea, it has confirmed.
Brit Insurance appoints new non-exec
Brit Insurance Holdings has nominated Hans–Peter Gerhardt as a non-executive director.
Momentum signs up to Aldermanbury Declaration
Momentum Solutions, the broker network headed by former Oval managing director Howard Pepper, has signed up to the Aldermanbury Declaration.