Property
Plum announces raft of changes
Plum Underwriting has announced a raft of changes to the business as part of 'aggressive' growth plans, first announced in March.
Lloyd's estimates World Cup insurance coverage at £6.2bn
The football World Cup will be insured to the tune of an estimated £6.2bn when it kicks off on Friday, according to Lloyd’s.
Crawford names first-ever MD for Home brand
Claims specialists Crawford & Company has appointed Aviva’s Greg Gladwell to the newly-created position of managing director for Crawford Home.
Capita Managing Agency gains Lloyd’s approval
Capita Managing Agency has been approved by Lloyd’s to manage live syndicates, including Syndicate 2232, capitalised by Allied World Assurance, which starts underwriting on 30 June.
CNA Europe names new underwriting bosses
CNA Europe has appointed Paul Dowling and John Taylor to the newly created roles of chief underwriting offer of commercial lines and specialty lines respectively.
Results: Rollercoaster results characterise Q1 2010
As first-quarter results emerged around the globe in May, we have seen some clear winners and losers with many suffering from heavy catastrophe losses, writes Katherine Blackler.
Endurance CEO announces retirement
Endurance global chief executive of insurance operations Michael Fujii has retired from his post.
Reinsurance rates decline at June Florida renewals
According to a report by reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter, Florida renewal rates have declined by 10-12% at renewal.
Acquisitive broker makes another four buys
Acquisitive Invicta Insurance Services has added four more buys to its portfolio.
LV loses out to Fortis over multi-million pound affinity contract
Fortis has been selected over LV to become the insurance partner of recently rebranded charity Age UK, in a multi-million pound deal.
Lloyd’s insurer closes in on KGM acquisition as it looks to diversify book
The largest privately owned Lloyd's insurer Canopius has emerged as a leading contender to acquire up-for-sale motor underwriter KGM.
Looking Back 5 years: Endsleigh to monitor Man Utd unrest
Broker Endsleigh said it was monitoring unrest at affinity partner Manchester United, after rebel fans' groups threatened to disrupt the club's commercial relationships.
Career development & CSR news: M&S and NFU top customer service awards
Consumer Intelligence has launched an awards event for the motor and home insurance sectors aimed at improving the customer offering.
Law report: Common-sense approach over professional negligence
Mason v Richard Freeman & Co (Court of Appeal — 25 March 2010)
Insurance buyers - Mactavish report: There may be trouble ahead
The recent Mactavish report had some severe criticisms for the commercial insurance sector. Sam Barrett reports on the warnings it contained.
Sterling responds to brokers on products
Sterling Insurance is to relaunch its office and property owners products after analysing findings from its latest annual survey of 250 brokers.
Towergate boss keen on flood pool plan
Towergate executive chairman Peter Cullum has called on the new government to provide underwriting capacity for properties built on flood plains.
Direct Group expands further with EVS deal
Insurance services provider Direct Group, backed by Lloyds Development Capital, has completed the acquisition of Evander Validation Services for an undisclosed sum.
Giles takes over Hampden
Giles Insurance Brokers has acquired the retail broking division of James Hampden Insurance Brokers.
Giles Insurance Brokers in Midlands swoop
Giles Insurance Brokers has acquired the retail broking division of James Hampden Insurance Brokers.
Go Compare adds 82 brands to insurance panels
Comparison site Go Compare has added 82 new insurance brands to its panels in the last year.
NIG names six new underwriters
NIG has attracted specialist area underwriters from RSA, Chartis, Allianz and Zurich Municipal to join its motor, property and liability teams.
L&G wins new GI deal
Legal & General has been appointed to the insurer panel at Pink Home Loans and BDS Mortgage Group to provide general insurance products.
Performance - Shareholder returns: Cut to the core
Jonathan Hughes examines the findings of recent analysis of insurer shareholder returns and finds that big is not necessarily better.