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RSA splits commercial lines business
RSA has split its commercial lines business into two distinct units, Global Risk Solutions and Commercial Risk Solutions.
Allianz makes two broker market appointments
Allianz Insurance has appointed Nick Hobbs and Sarah Mallaby as directors of broker markets, commercial and personal.
Ageas sees profits fall on back of summer storm damage
Ageas has seen profits of £43m in the third quarter, a fall 8% from £46.9m in the same period last year.
RSA's Hayley Robinson on speaking customers' language
Insurers involved in tenders know that they need to differentiate themselves from the competition by demonstrating superb service. And delivering a joined-up, seamless proposition takes a lot of coordination.
Almost all motor claims made last year were successful
The UK insurance market paid out £15bn to policyholders last year with 99% of private motor claims made being successful.
Three ex-IFED detectives boost Hastings' Specialist Investigations Unit
Hastings Insurance has hired three former police detectives to expand its counter-fraud capabilities and further develop its Specialist Investigations Unit, a dedicated team focused on tackling instances of serious and organised fraud.
Growth in SME market could offer opportunity for insurers
The UK small and medium-sized enterprises insurance market has continued to grow in light of a growing economy which has facilitated an increase in the number of enterprises and the opportunity to sell commercial insurance.
Ex-RSA claims handler handed prison sentence and £37,000 fine
A former insurance claims handler has been ordered by Liverpool Crown Court to pay back £37,000 after being found guilty of illegally passing on customer details to a law firm.
RSA issues ultimatum to staff over redundancy terms
Union bosses are urging action against RSA after the insurer issued an ultimatum to staff over proposed changes to redundancy terms.
AIG's Anthony Baldwin on bringing women into the boardroom
“If not me, who? If not now, when?” This is the question actor Emma Watson posed as she addressed the United Nations in 2014 on behalf of a campaign that she is fronting known as He For She.
Legal Update: Football corruption: Clubs must avoid an own goal
Football clubs that fail to prevent bribery may face criminal prosecution.
FSCS pays out £2m to UK Enterprise motor policyholders
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has paid out over £2m in return of motor premium claims to Enterprise policyholders in the past two weeks.
Norwegian Hull Club opens Lime Street office
The Norwegian Hull Club has opened its first underwriting office outside of Norway.
JLT to sell majority of Thistle UK to PIB Group
JLT will sell the majority of its Thistle UK business to PIB Group, subject to regulatory approval.
Argo Group acquires Ariel Re for £187m
Argo Group is to acquire Ariel Re for approximately $235m (£187m).
Gable to take ‘robust’ defence against insolvency petition
Gable is taking “the most robust” action against its administrators over any petition to declare the company insolvent.
Dye: Allianz will be back in the black on personal lines
Allianz will see its profit boosted after eight months when its withdrawal from direct home and motor is completed.
Marsh to acquire Bluefin from Axa for £295m
Global broker Marsh is continuing its UK SME push after reaching agreement with Axa over the acquisition of national broker Bluefin.
E-cigarettes: The new asbestos?
The use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, has grown exponentially since they appeared on the market 10 years ago. When it comes to covering the associated risks, are insurers and brokers playing with fire?
QBE joins Underwriting Agencies Council
QBE's Australia and New Zealand arms have joined the Underwriting Agencies Council in Australia and New Zealand.
Insurers that fail to adopt business management platforms risk being 'left in the dark ages'
Insurers that opt for Excel spreadsheet over more advanced methods of business planning are at risk of being ‘left in the dark ages’, industry professionals have said.
This week: Elections, new woes and results
This week was an historic week for the world as it watched Americans choose their 45th president.
Insurtech start-up targets barriers faced by Generation Rent
An insurtech start-up will enable tenants to take up a rental contract without putting down a deposit.
MIB claims database 'can be used at the point of quote'
A database of recorded claims commonly used to catch fraudsters can be used at the point of quote, the Motor Insurers' Bureau said.