Commercial
Pay to play
As in most working relationships, insurance costs are driven by market forces and have been for many years. So why has does this conventional model not apply to the credit hire market? Martyn Hardy explains
MMA appoints trading manager
MMA Insurance has appointed Chris Withers as its new trading manager with responsibility for developing trading opportunities with key intermediary partners.
MMA announces roadshow dates
Broker insurer MMA Insurance is finalising its first national road shows for brokers, beginning in North East England this May.
Brit to redomicile in the Netherlands
Brit Insurance has announced it is set to redomicile in the Netherlands as it reported a drop of over £100m in pre-tax profits to £89.2m (2007: £191.2m).
Appointment at MMA Insurance
MMA Insurance has taken on Phelim Browne as its new head of marketing. Browne was formerly the UK ma...
AM Best upgrades RSA
AM Best has upgraded the financial strength ratings (FSR) to A (excellent) from A- (excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) to "a" from "a-" of the rated UK operating subsidiaries of RSA Insurance Group.
Regional offices - Local presence in demand
Katherine Brandon examines recent developments in insurers changing their regional presences
Appointment at MMA Insurance
MMA Insurance has taken on Phelim Browne as its new head of marketing. Browne was formerly the UK ma...
RSA enhances cover with iCargo
RSA has enhanced its marine cover with an online underwriting tool. iCargo will let brokers quote, b...
Taking care of business
Ever-changing market conditions create numerous challenges for brokers, among which is finding the best client deals. Pat Drinan explains why, in this climate, partnering with the right insurer is vital
New NIG policy targets medium-sized motor trade
Broker-only insurer NIG has brought out a specialist product aimed at filling a gap in policy option...
Lockton launches services
Two new risk management services have been launched by Lockton for companies concerned with outsourc...
IAGE annual reader survey
Thank you to the more than 700 Insurance Age readers who completed our recent annual reader survey. ...
MMA Insurance two opens offices
MMA Insurance has boosted its regional presence, opening new offices in Manchester and Birmingham. T...
OurNetwork adds products
OurNetwork has added legal expenses, premium finance and commercial retailers' combined to the growi...
Axa Corporate Solutions reports 8.2% growth in turnover in 2008
Axa Corporate Solutions recorded 8.2% growth in turnover in 2008, reaching €1.954bn (£1.748bn), while underlying earnings grew 16.8% to €113m.
Rock Insurance acquires MRL Insurance
Rock Insurance has acquired specialist personal lines insurer MRL Insurance as part of its plan to expand into new markets.
RSA acquiresStockport repair centre
RSA has acquired a new Quality Repair Centre (QRC) in Stockport. This will be the company's sixth automotive bodyshop dedicated to repairing its customers' motor vehicles.
Brit predicts higher than expected profit
Brit Insurance has predicted that pre-tax profit for 2008 is expected to be significantly higher than the market consensus of £32m.
Norwich Union purges commercial book as market rates show hardening
Norwich Union (NU) is purging its insurance portfolio of poorly performing business as other large c...
New appointments and promotions at Insurecom
Insurecom has made several new appointments and promotions. Rod Britton has joined as chief financia...
Brit Insurance joins panel
OurNetwork has confirmed that Brit Insurance joined its panel of insurers at the same time it enhanc...
Aon Trade Credit sets sights on small businesses
Aon Trade Credit has released a new credit insurance product after seeing increased demand from the ...