Aviva launches claims guides

Aviva has launched a series of online guides aimed at providing brokers with more details about the claims process which they can use to help customers understand the process.

Insurance Age | 12 Mar 2010

The Aldermanbury Declaration - is it the way forward?

If you missed yesterday's live Post webinar debating the recently launched Aldermanbury Declaration it is now available for viewing on-demand.

Professional Broking | 11 Mar 2010 |

Chartis unveils UK chief as Baugh heads up European operation

Alexander Baugh has been appointed to the newly-created position of president and CEO of Chartis Europe Holdings, which includes Chartis Insurance UK, Chartis Insurance Ireland and Chartis Europe SA.

Insurance Age | 11 Mar 2010

Insurers pay out £650m on snow claims

Insurers paid out £650m in dealing with 335,000 claims from customers suffering damage to their homes, businesses and vehicles following the coldest winter in thirty years, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

Insurance Age | 11 Mar 2010

The Aldermanbury Declaration - is it the way forward?

As part of PB's Investing in the Profession Campaign, Post magazine is hosting a live, interactive, online debate today at 3.30 on the latest professionalism initiative - The Aldermanbury Declaration.

Professional Broking | 10 Mar 2010

Fortis profits plunge with name change on the horizon

Fortis UK has reported a huge £47m drop in profit before tax to £29m as it announced it is to rebrand as 'ageas'

Insurance Age | 10 Mar 2010

Government to introduce compulsory insurance for dog owners

All dog owners in England and Wales would have to insure against their pet attacking someone, under a consultation on amending the 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act

Insurance Age | 09 Mar 2010

QBE restructures business

QBE European Operations has restructured its product underwriting and distribution divisions.

Insurance Age | 08 Mar 2010

LV to open new offices in Huddersfield

LV has announced it is to open the new premises in July this year, resulting in the recruitment of 75 new staff over next 18 months

Insurance Age | 08 Mar 2010

RSA creates new sales and broker relationship role

Nigel Spencer, previously Contour leader, has been appointed to the newly-created role of regional sales manager of RSA Global.

Insurance Age | 08 Mar 2010

Chaucer returns to profit

Chaucer Holdings has announced an increase in profit before tax and foreign exchange on non-monetary items of £75.3m in 2009, (2008: loss £59.5m).

Insurance Age | 08 Mar 2010

Hardy's profits drop to £20.1m

Lloyd's insurer Hardy Underwriting Bermuda's profit before tax has fallen to £20.1m in 2009, compared to £23.1m the previous year.

Insurance Age | 05 Mar 2010

UK General to withdraw underwriting function from regional network to Leeds office

UK General is to pull back its underwriting capabilities from its regional network and concentrate expertise in its Leeds headquarters in a move which is expected to result in job losses

Insurance Age | 04 Mar 2010

Aviva UK's general insurance profits and GWP fell in 2009

Aviva UK's general insurance operating result fell to £520m (2008: £642m) in 2009. Its combined operating ratio remained static at 99%

Insurance Age | 04 Mar 2010

PB Week: Phones, exam cheats and football

Ian Ritchie, director of RWA Group, picks out some interesting items from the week's news

Professional Broking | 03 Mar 2010

British Insurance unveils new MD as Burgess heads to US

Nel Mooy has been appointed as managing director of Towergate's independent unemployment, accident and sickness insurer, British Insurance.

Insurance Age | 03 Mar 2010

Arista raids NIG for broker development manager

Arista Insurance has appointed Neil Wormald as broker development manager for the North East.

Insurance Age | 03 Mar 2010

RSA announces £30m impact of Chile earthquake

RSA, a leading insurer in Chile, has announced an expected financial impact of £30m, net of reinsurance, for claims arising from the earthquake.

Insurance Age | 02 Mar 2010

Admiral profits increase by 7%

Admiral has reported a 7% increase in profit before tax to £216m for 2009, compared to £203m the previous year, while turnover rose 18% to £1.08bn (2008: £910m).

Insurance Age | 02 Mar 2010

Sterling raids Hiscox for HNW underwriter

Sterling Insurance Company has appointed Jane Flaherty as a senior High Net Worth (HNW) underwriter based in the Midlands.

Insurance Age | 01 Mar 2010

Record profits at Amlin

Amlin has announced £509.1m in profits for the year ended 31 December 2009 compared to £121.6m and an improvement in its combined ratio to 72% (2008: 76%).

Professional Broking | 01 Mar 2010

Robert Hiscox announces record results: "World belongs to the discontented"

Unveiling record profits, Hiscox's chairman Robert Hiscox vows profitable growth will continue

Professional Broking | 01 Mar 2010

Fortis strengthens senior management team

Fortis UK has appointed Andy Watson to its executive team in the new role of managing director, retail, with immediate effect.

Professional Broking | 26 Feb 2010

Allianz profit up and ratio down

In its results for the year ending 2009, Allianz UK has seen a 5.2% boost in IFRS operating profit to £203.7m (2008: £193.6m)

Insurance Age | 26 Feb 2010

Brit's results show boost in profit and GWP

Brit Insurance has grown 300% in the last year posting a before tax profit of £171.3m excluding the effect of foreign exchange on non-monetary items, dwarfing last year’s £39.6m result.

Insurance Age | 26 Feb 2010

Groupama: online trading push to underpin commercial ambitions

Groupama Insurances' commercial chief has outlined the insurer's ambition to expand its electronic trading capability in 2010

Insurance Age | 26 Feb 2010

Dedicated insurance portfolio targets time-poor professionals

Wesleyan has launched a dedicated home, motor and travel insurance service for affluent professionals

Insurance Age | 26 Feb 2010