Property
Fortis to invest £100m in Tesco Insurance launch
New business will propel it to be the second largest motor insurer in the UK.
Behind the mask
The debate surrounding incentives in the handling of household building claims is masking the real problem in the sector, claims Max Dunworth. He explains the real issue is the need to find a better model to fit with the current market upheaval.
Brightside reports 28% profit growth
Broking group "well placed" to take advantage of falling asset values
Chubb appoints new UK and Ireland property claims manager
Mark Jordan promoted to head property claims role.
QBE develops London market property team with new hires
Matt Role and Mark Beattie join QBE as portfolio managers.
ICAB unveils new hotel booking system for loss adjusters
System to keep track of policyholder's alternative accommodation
Higos extends emergency cover
Broker revamps household product
Lloyds Banking Group to cut 200 insurance roles
Job cuts to result from the back office merger of Lloyds TSB and HBOS general insurance divisions
Allianz posts 150% monthly sales increase on household range
Policy sales rise sharply in first six months.
MMA fills claims director role
Former ACM ULR boss Bob Perry takes position.
Select & Protect reveals rise in new business
Half-year results show 14% increase despite down turn on mortgage market.
Green footprints
Ana Paula Nacif reports on the debate about how to accommodate more sustainable building materials and techniques, without increasing property risk.
Markel appoints contingency underwriter
James Leach joins from Sirius International.
Insurers predict increase in commercial motor premiums
More than 90% of underwriters predicting rise, Aon research reveals.
Fortis joins Home & Legacy home panel
Fortis to underwrite Home & Legacy's Prestige Home offering.