Ecclesiastical
Steve Wood to leave Paymentshield as Towergate ‘consolidates’ business
Steve Wood has left Paymentshield as its CEO as Towergate moves to “consolidate its executive structure”.
C-Force: It's time to unmask the claims heroes
2016 was a big year for insurance claims – but who are the people behind the scenes, making sure customers receive the best service possible?
Career file: John Blundell joins Ecclesiatical as GI MD
Ecclesiastical has appointed John Blundell as managing director of its UK general insurance business, effective 1 September.
Ecclesiastical sees a return to more muted results for H1 2016
Ecclesiastical has reported a dip in profits for the first half of the year after a "return to a more normal claims experience compared to an exceptionally benign H1 2015".
Ecclesiastical appoints Chris Withers as head of broker distribution
Ecclesiastical has appointed former Covéa head of distribution Chris Withers as head of broker distribution.
Abuse claims expected to surge
Physical and sexual abuse claims have made the headlines in recent times but what role does the insurance industry have in paying out over these?
Ecclesiastical publishes statement of principles for abuse claims
Ecclesiastical has published a statement of principles outlining its approach to managing claims brought against organisations for physical and sexual abuse.
Post Claims Awards: AIG, Allianz, Aviva, LV and RSA's Paton among the winners
RSA group claims director Bill Paton was last night acclaimed as the achievement award winner at the Post Claims Awards.
Claims - Education: Learning lessons
Amid the backflips and shifts in government policy, education remains a competitive market for insurers, with specific challenges as austerity tightens budgets.
Blog: Why claims should define our industry
Claims are often described as a shop window but the reality is not always a sparkling experience. What should insurers do to improve claims performance?
RMP and Ecclesiastical launch insurance product for college sector
RMP’s broker networks will distribute a new insurance and risk management offering for further education colleges.
The Claims Process: Together again
Hammering down loss adjusters on fees proved a false economy for insurers as falling service standards merely wreaked more havoc on the industry’s reputation. But sense has prevailed and the two sectors are showing signs of a welcome reconciliation
The Claims Awards 2016 shortlist is out today
The Claims Awards shortlist is out today.
Ecclesiastical achieves biggest underwriting profit in six years
Ecclesiastical CEO Mark Hews has heralded “a set of extremely positive results” after the insurer recorded an 11% rise in pre-tax profits to £53.6m in 2015 (FY 2014: £48.2m) alongside its biggest underwriting profit since 2009.
Ecclesiastical appoints Edward Creasy as non-executive director
Ecclesiastical Insurance Group has appointed Edward Creasy as a non-executive director, subject to regulatory approval. He will also sit on the board of Ecclesiastical Insurance Office.
Criterion completes HNW adjusting 'jigsaw' with Zurich nomination
Criterion Adjusters’ nomination to the Zurich loss adjusting panel was “the final piece of the jigsaw” in tying up the high net worth adjusting market, according to managing director Chris Monks.
Market Moves - 8 October 2015
All the latest movers and shakers on the insurance scene
Church Insurance: Steeple chasing
There is a new entrant into the church insurance sector, targeting Ecclesiatical’s 95% share of the market. What will this mean for the country’s 16,000 Anglican churches?
Claims Club: FCA considering 'best practice' plea from insurers on SME cases
A senior regulator has conceded that in order for the Financial Conduct Authority to differentiate itself from its predecessor it might need to listen to insurance companies' pleas to issue ‘best advice’ on dealing with SME claims.
Ecclesiastical records 92% rise in H1 pre-tax profit
Ethical insurer Ecclesiastical has delivered a 92% increase in pre-tax profit up to £35.3m in the first half of 2015 (H1 2014: £18.4m).
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny and her colleagues found a candidate for the most appropriately named employee of the year when reading one of the many hundreds of press releases that turn up on the news desk at Post.
Aviva church insurance start-up brand Trinitas facing tough baptism
The chances of Aviva successfully challenging established players in the church insurance market have been questioned following its decision to launch a joint venture with Stackhouse Poland targeting Church of England parishes.
Ecclesiastical underlines credentials as Aviva launches church insurance joint venture
Faith insurer Ecclesiastical has reiterated its position as the “first choice for the Anglican community” following the launch of a joint venture between Aviva and Stackhouse Poland targeting Church of England parishes.
Claims Awards 2015 - winners announced
Allianz and Sterling were among the winners celebrating last night after collecting two gongs each at the Post Claims Awards.