Insurer
RMS upgrades European windstorm model
Risk Management Solutions has upgraded its Europe Windstorm Model to include three new Eastern European countries.
Insurers feel the pressure of rising motor claims costs
The increasing cost of motor insurance is putting more financial pressure on insurers, who last year paid out £1.24 for every £1 collected in premiums.
“Priority” review of FSCS rejected by government
The government has not committed to reviewing the funding of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme as a priority.
British Insurance Awards 2011: Going greener
BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR - WINNER - THE GREEN INURANCE COMPANY
Brightside trading update points towards future growth
The Brightside Group board of directors are confident of delivering “substantial growth” for the foreseeable future after announcing an 18% policy sales increase in the commercial insurance business.
Jonathan Swift elected co-ordinator of insurance’s APPG
At the annual general meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance and Financial Services, Jonathan Swift the group editor in chief of Post and sister title Insurance Age, was elected as the APPGIFS’ co-ordinator.
Tough Solicitors’ PI renewals predicted for 2011
Solicitors’ PI renewal rates could rise by 10% in 2011 for firms with no new claims and no significant change in circumstances.
British Insurance Awards 2011: Momentous change
BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION DEAL OF THE YEAR – WINNER – BRITISH GAS INSURANCE
British Insurance Awards 2011: Driven by ambition
PERSONAL LINES BROKING INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR – WINNER – PROVISIONAL MARMALADE
British Insurance Awards 2011: Spot the difference
COMMERCIAL LINES BROKING INITIATIVE - SME/MID CORPORATE - WINNER - AON
British Insurance Awards: Leading a revolution
THE E-BUSINESS AWARD - WINNER - POWERPLACE
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.
British Insurance Awards 2011: A position of trust
MARKETING INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR - WINNER – HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY
British Insurance Awards 2011: A humble champion
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – WINNER – DR SANDY SCOTT
British Insurance Awards 2011: Rewarding rebrand
GENERAL INSURER OF THE YEAR – WINNER – AGEAS UK
British Insurance Awards 2011: In the customer’s shoes
THE CUSTOMER CARE AWARD - WINNER – AXA PERSONAL LINES (SIMS)
British Insurance Awards 2011: Setting the standard
THE MAJOR LOSS AWARD - WINNER - FITZGERALD CONSULTING
British Insurance Awards 2011: The dynamic duo
THE TECHNOLOGY AWARD – WINNER – WILLIS AND ACTURIS
British Insurance Awards 2011: Cream of the crop
CLAIMS INITIATIVE AWARD - WINNER - NFU MUTUAL
British Insurance Awards 2011: Compassionate cover
UNDERWRITER AWARD – WINNER – INSURECANCER
RAA selects RDT
South Australian general insurer and motoring organisation Royal Automobile Association has chosen RDT’s software solution, Landscape, to power its insurance operation.
City of London Police to create £9m 35 strong insurance fraud team
The insurance industry has confirmed final plans to fund a multi-million pound City of London Police unit aimed at tackling insurance fraud.
Hiscox expects to hit £1bn in 2012 on Syndicate 33
Hiscox has said it envisages a 2012 capacity of £1bn for Syndicate 33, an increase of £100m from 2011.
Scheffel replaces Berger as Allianz corporate boss in London
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has confirmed new CEOs from within its existing management team for two of its most important regions with effect from October.