Articles by Liz McMahon
RSA launches mid market commercial product
RSA has launched a new Commercial Combined Select product which it claimed has been specifically designed to meet the needs of a range of sector trades.
Hiscox sees Dual deal drive growth in the UK
Hiscox has reported an overall 8% drop in GWP to £453.5m (2010: £504.1 m) in its 2011 Q1 results but more positive news came out of its UK operation.
Biba launches PMI scheme for brokers
The British Insurance Brokers Association (Biba) has unveiled a private medical insurance (PMI) proposition for its members wishing to supply the product.
Brokers are still making their mark in personal lines
Brokers are retaining their customer appeal in personal lines despite the growth of insurance aggregators - though they must remain in tune with customer needs to stay ahead, according to new Aviva research.
Admiral on track to meet profit estimates
Admiral Group’s group turnover for Q1 2011 has increased by 56% to £539m but Confused.com’s turnover remained flat with the insurer citing continued pressure on margins.
Survey reveals brokers sure of business growth
More than three quarters (78%) of insurance brokers polled in a survey for Mapfre Assistance said they were confident about business growth prospects in the next 12 months, with 27% saying they were very confident about business growth.
Catastrophes push Markel's COR up to 152%
First quarter results for Markel International have revealed a combined operating ratio of 152% compared to 109% for the same period of 2010.
Government under fire over before the event myth
Legal expenses insurers (LEI) have slammed the government for creating the myth that before the event (BTE) legal protection can fill the gap left by the changes which will result from Lord Justice Jackson’s recommendations.
Axa's UK commercial motor revenues jump by 21%
Axa’s results for Q1 2011 have shown a 2% drop in total revenues to €28bn (£25.2bn) from the same period last year.
ABI demand to ban referral fees may prove to be futile
The Association of British Insurers may have wasted energy in its attempts to ban referral fees as new legislation on the horizon could see these fees “self regulate” without the need for any kind of mandate.
New insurance MD for Barclays
Barclays has appointed Kieran Murphy to the role of managing director of Barclays Insurance for the bank's UK retail business.
Willis' net income for Q1 2011 drops by £103m
Willis Group Holdings first quarter results for 2011 have revealed a reported net income of $34m (£20.6m), or $0.20 per diluted share, compared with $204m, or $1.20 per diluted share, in the same period a year ago.
Lloyd's broker sells majority share of business ahead of acquisition drive
Tasker & Partners has sold a controlling interest of its business to newly formed Tasker Ventures (TV) as part of a private equity deal.
PPI meeting hopes to quash bad blood in industry
A meeting has been scheduled between the old payment protection insurance (PPI) market and the long term income protection market.
Paymentshield unveils broker website plans
Paymentshield has launched a new consumer facing website designed to help brokers discussing its products with consumers.
Insurance Age launches new broker-only technology event
A new event to help bring brokers up to date with the latest trading technologies and how they can improve their businesses, has been launched.
Aon survey ranks top 10 business risks
Global business leaders identified economic risk as the greatest threat they faced today, according to the findings of Aon’s 2011 Global Risk Management Survey.
HNW broker MWA opens Liverpool office
Mercury West Associates (MWA) has opened its first North of England branch in the city of Liverpool.
Allianz continues roll out of household range to brokers
Allianz Retail has launched its Clear household range on Acturis, forming the next stage of its product roll out to brokers.
Hastings Direct hires new CFO as it prepares for listing
Ahead of its planned IPO next year, Hastings Direct has appointed Mark Adams as the new chief financial officer (CFO).
Tysers takes on corporate governance expert
Tysers has hired Trevor Newbery as an additional non-executive director.
Brit appoints professional risks portfolio manager from within
Brit Insurance has appointed Daniel Mitchell as UK portfolio manager, professional risks.
Police fraud investigation results in eight convictions
A total of five men and three women, from across the UK, have been convicted at Leicester Crown Court for their part in a car insurance fraud scam worth tens of thousands of pounds.
Insurance Age blog: Calm down dear?
David Cameron shocked the Commons at Prime Minister's Question Time this week when he shouted "Calm down dear" to shadow Treasury chief secretary, Labour MP Angela Eagle.