Ecclesiastical
Equity Red Star takes over three Ecclesiastical motor accounts
Motor insurer Equity Red Star has picked up three motor schemes written by Ecclesiastical for its subsidiary South Essex Insurance Brokers.
Motor insurance market reviews plans ahead of legislation and slowdown
Direct Line Group is primed to "execute a range of strategies" depending on how changes to the legal landscape play out next spring, according to the insurer's chief executive Paul Geddes.
Ecclesiastical to leave UK motor market
Ecclesiastical has confirmed that it is to withdraw its Ecclesiastical and Ansvar brands from the UK broker market.
Police chief McBride calls for more insurer input to tackle metal theft
A police chief has urged insurers to tackle the spread of metal theft by improving the quality of claims data and sharing it with police and other stakeholders.
Post magazine - 25 October 2012
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Metal thefts from churches fall 60%
Ecclesiastical has claimed a victory in the battle against metal theft after recording a 60% drop in the number of insurance claims for the theft of lead and other valuable metals.
Claims Event: Ecclesiastical calls for metal theft action
Ecclesiastical's technical claims consultant has called for insurers and the Association of British Insurers, as well as clients and government, to step up their collective efforts in tackling metal theft.
Capita creates schemes role
Capita Specialist Insurance Solutions has appointed Hazel White to the newly created role of schemes development manager.
Cost of summer floods proves high as industry reports poor six-month results
This year's first-half results revealed a reverse in fortunes for Lloyd's and London market firms, while general insurers took a hit from the summer floods.
Ecclesiastical introduces rate rises after £14m underwriting loss
Church insurer Ecclesiastical plans to put up motor and household rates by up to 15% after posting a half year underwriting loss of £14.4m, which was more than double the £6m it was last year.
Ecclesiastical CEO upbeat despite significant H1 underwriting losses
Ecclesiastical chief executive Michael Tripp has blamed “turbulent times” after his group chalked up a first half underwriting loss of £14.4m (H1 2011 £6m).
Ecclesiastical calls off wedding insurance
Ecclesiastical Insurance has promised soon-to-be married couples to honour all wedding insurance policies sold before 31 August, following plans to withdraw from the wedding insurance market thereafter.
Scrap Metal Dealers bill passes second reading
The insurance industry is one step closer to seeing tighter laws in place against "wanton" acts of metal theft after the House of Commons voted for a Private Member's Bill to go through to the committee stage.
BIA 2012: Young Achiever of the Year
Winner: David Britton, Ecclesiastical Pinpointed as a star performer early in his career, Ecclesiastical's David Britton was tasked with delivering innovation and change at the firm - and he hasn't let them down, writes Callum Brodie.
BIA 2012: Underwriting Initiative of the Year
Winner: Ecclesiastical Ecclesiastical deservedly receives recognition for its ability to bring something new and innovative to the real estate insurance sector. Jonathan Swift reports.
Coleman praised for efforts following fire at Grade II listed home
Coleman Insurance Brokers has received policyholder praise following the firm's role in resolving the aftermath of a serious fire that gutted a 300 year-old Grade II listed home.
British Insurance Awards Winners announced
The great and good in the UK insurance industry came together last night at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the industry's achievements over the past year, which saw LV crowned General Insurer of the Year.
British Insurance Awards Winners announced
The great and good in the UK insurance industry came together last night at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the industry's achievements over the past year, which saw LV crowned General Insurer of the Year.
Market moves: Insurance takes the initiative
Last week saw the recruitment initiative wrestled back from the broking sector, with the majority of hires coming from within the insurer space. Headline appointments in that sphere came thick and fast in the form of a changing of the guard at Catlin…
Commercial Property: Too little, too late
Property underinsurance creates a real headache for insurers and their clients, often not discovered until a claim is made. So, where does the buck stop for accurate valuations?
Ecclesiastical makes Archdeacon Wilson non-executive director
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has appointed the Venerable Christine Wilson to non-executive director of the board.
Ecclesiastical pledges support for new scrap metal bill
Church insurer Ecclesiastical has welcomed a private member's bill clamping down on metal theft by giving police and councils more power.
Coleman appoints former Ecclesiastical head to director role
Coleman Insurance Brokers has appointed Ian Wainwright as divisional director in Exeter following the Coleman Group's acquisition of Foster Leighton & Company in May.
Claims Awards 2012: The winners
A full list of the winners and runners up at the 2012 Claims Awards.