NIG
Another round of RBSI cutbacks points to gloomy NIG future
Broker-only insurer NIG could face further cuts following Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance's (RBSI) announcement that it is axing up to 2,000 roles across all of its brands over the coming year.
NIG in regional underwriting recruitment drive
RBS owned insurer recruits underwriters from four rivals to boost its regional presence
Giles boosts Welsh team with hires from NIG and Moorhouse
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed seven new members of staff at its Llantrisant-based Welsh head office.
News review: April 2010
Capita Insurance Services set its sights on becoming the largest niche motor broker in the UK, according to the managing director of its most recent acquisition Sureterm Direct.
News: LV motor book inspires similar growth throughout business
LV Broker managing director, Phil Bunker, has set a target of £100m gross written premium (GWP) for the insurer's small business book by the end of the year as it announced a dramatic turnaround in its financial performance.
Arista targets Midlands growth
Commercial lines underwriting specialist Arista Insurance has hired Gavin Benson as senior underwriter and will be based at Arista's Birmingham office.
APC raids NIG for senior underwriter
Commercial insurance underwriting agency APC has hired Chris Page as senior underwriter.
NIG raids RSA for head of property owners team
NIG has announced the appointment of Stewart Anderson from RSA to lead the team developing a new UK wide property owners offering.
KGM hires senior underwriter from NIG
KGM Motor Insurance has appointed David Martin as fleet class underwriter. Mr Martin has joined the business from NIG where he was senior motor underwriter
NIG raids Axa, Hiscox and Travelers for regional underwriter chiefs
NIG has appointed seven area underwriting managers - including senior hires from Axa, Hiscox and Travelers - as part of a regional small to medium sized enterprise (SME) push.
Former NIG business development chief joins Brit
Brit Insurance has appointed Vivek Banga to the position of UK distribution leader.
Arista raids NIG for broker development manager
Arista Insurance has appointed Neil Wormald as broker development manager for the North East.
PowerPlace develops its RSA and NIG offering
PowerPlace has announced the launch of RSA’s motor trade along with pubs & restaurants from NIG on its online commercial insurance marketplace.
Viewpoint: A tale of contrasting fortunes
RBS Insurance has been one of the great profitable success stories in insurance ever since it controversially promised to cut out the middlemen. Yet 2009 was a year of turmoil for the insurer, seeing its profits plummet over £500m and closing its premium…
Adding 1 in talks with NIG
Independent insurance marketing organisation Adding 1 has spoken to NIG following the announcement it is broadening its partnership base, Insurance Age has learnt.
Operating profit marks Arista's start-up success
Commercial lines underwriter Arista has finally moved into profit after completing a three-year start-up phase
PowerPlace unveils exclusive range of NIG products
PowerPlace has announced that insurer NIG has chosen it as the platform from which to launch its new range of Tradesman Insurance and Professional Insurance products.
NIG to join Castle Cover home insurance panel
NIG is joining the home insurance panel for Castle Cover, the 50 plus insurance specialists, in February
NIG extends risk management service
Risk Aware programme extended
NIG raids Heath Lambert and Zurich for new hires
NIG boosts its Birmingham office with three new appointments
NIG future uncertain as RBS confirms insurance sale plan
Rumours of disposal strategy start circulating the market