Insurer
Ireland gets tough on boards with new code
The Central Bank of Ireland has ruled that the "buck stops" with companies' boards of directors amid publication of a new set of corporate governance practices.
News analysis - Lord Young report: Sense of anticipation
David Smith gives an insurer's view of Lord Young's report, and finds there is a great deal that the public and private sectors can unite behind.
Career path & CSR: CII and FSSC sign agreement to boost industry skills strategy
The Chartered Insurance Institute is to advise the Financial Services Skills Council on skills and training in the general insurance sector, after the bodies signed a memorandum of understanding.
News analysis - RSA's emerging markets strategy: On the way up
The major UK insurance groups are currently setting out their stalls with regards to emerging markets. Mairi MacDonald met up with RSA's Paul Whittaker and Paul Holmes in Dubai to get the lowdown on its plans for this sector.
Advantage withdrawal causes concern to rivals
AA Insurance has expressed disappointment at Hastings Insurance Service's announcement that its major insurance partner, Gibraltar-based Advantage, is to cease writing external business.
Brett & Randall rebrands to 'B&R'
Leicester-based broker Brett & Randall has rebranded to B&R.
Close Premium Finance selects new MD
Janet Wilson has been appointed managing director of Close Premium Finance.
Belfor appoints new UK MD
Mark Taylor has been appointed the new managing director of Belfor-Relectronic (UK).
Marsh adds Willis director to international division
Cath Whitaker has been appointed to a new senior market relationship role at Marsh, joining from rival Willis, where she was acting managing director of its strategic carrier relationships.
Marsh adds Willis director to international division
Cath Whitaker has been appointed to a new senior market relationship role at Marsh, joining from rival Willis, where she was acting managing director of its strategic carrier relationships.
25% of drivers pay out to avoid an insurance claim
Research by discount and voucher code website ‘My Voucher Codes’ has revealed that a quarter of drivers have avoided using their motor insurance by giving money to a driver they have crashed into to fix the damage.
BLS Insurance Brokers makes first acquisition
Lancashire based BLS Insurance Brokers has confirmed its first acquisition since commencing trading in June 2010, swooping for Bury-based Goodwin Best Insurance Brokers.
Former Lloyd’s of London CEO joins L&G
Nick Prettejohn, Lloyd’s of London CEO between 1999-2005, has joined Legal & General as an independent non-executive director, with effect from 2 November 2010
Aviva to seek another £200m of savings by 2012
Aviva today outlined a further £200m of efficency cuts.
Deloitte: Issue of brokers selling motor at a loss needs to be addressed
In order to turn their performance around, motor insurers need to increase their premiums while maintaining their customer base.
Aviva Q3 UK GI premiums exceed £1bn as its tops 1m direct motor customers
Aviva this morning said that general insurance net written premiums were up 12% at £1.05bn when compared to the same quarter last year (3Q09: £937m).
Aviva Q3 UK GI premiums exceed £1bn as its tops 1m direct motor customers
Aviva this morning said that general insurance net written premiums were up 12% at £1.05bn when compared to the same quarter last year (3Q09: £937m).
Aviva CEO Andrew Moss defends composite model - again
The chief executive of Aviva has again reiterated its support for its composite model approach as the insurer published its nine month results.
Aviva CEO Andrew Moss defends composite model - again
The chief executive of Aviva has again reiterated its support for its composite model approach as the insurer published its nine month results.
Union to challenge EL trigger litigation ruling in the Supreme Court
The Unite union is to go to the Supreme Court to challenge the Court of Appeal’s decision that ruled in some asbestos cases the employer’s liability insurance is triggered not by the exposure to asbestos in the workplace, but by the development of the…
ECIC unveils new underwriting boss
The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company has appointed Richard Forrest-Smith to the new position of chief underwriting officer.
Coface extends Irish team with two appointments
Coface UK & Ireland has appointed Roslyn Keogh as commercial manager and Ellen Malone as account executive.
Coface extends Irish team with two appointments
Coface UK & Ireland has appointed Roslyn Keogh as commercial manager and Ellen Malone as account executive.
Hubbard given insurance role after CII signs agreement with FSSC
The Chartered Insurance Institute and the Financial Services Skills Council have signed a memorandum of understanding. The agreement will see the CII’s faculties (claims, underwriting, broking and London market) perform the role of the FSSC’s new…