Insurer
ULR Additions rebrands as Motorplus
Firm says it has invested in new technology and improved its products, following the purchase by 116 Cardamon.
A worthy successor
Brendan Dawson, MD of Qdos Broker and Underwriting, explains why succession planning is essential if a business is to grow.
FCA finds firms failing on premium finance advice
Regulator says insurers and brokers sometimes fail to provide enough information about payment options to customers.
Biba 2015 Videos: ERS
The ERS team tells all about its growth plans and talks about its new mini fleet offering.
John Sims leaves AIG to run his consultancy business
Sims was head of AIG's UK Private Client Group.
Watson welcomes Ageas results
But says that motor is an “attention point for us” as it seeks to drive down COR further.
Biba 2015 Videos: Arag
Legal expenses insurer Arag reveals what it has in store for Biba 2015.
Biba 2015 Videos: RSA
RSA explains why brokers are crucial to its business as it gears up for Biba 2015.
Ageas drives down COR
COR drops for Q1 and net profits rise to £12m thanks to benign weather impact.
RSA’s Lewis sees positive momentum
CEO of UK and Western Europe says insurer plans to be selective and engage more with broker partners.
Zurich COR shrinks to 93.5%
Combined ratio for UKGI business drops 3.5 points as operating profit grows 30% to £47m.
Plum launches landlords and holiday homes products
Provider says new products will help brokers win and retain profitable business.
RSA sees increase in UK net written premiums
Insurer reports 9% rise in UK commercial NWP in the first quarter of 2015.
Aviva net written premium up to £855m
Q1 results show net written premium grows 1% to £855m.
Markel sees combined ratio drop to 83%
Combined ratio falls from 95% in Q1 2014 to 83% in Q1 2015 and insurer sees opportunities in the UK.
Biba 2015 Video: Ageas
Cathy Taylor, head of commercial underwriting and operations at Ageas UK talks about the insurers growth plans and highlights its small fleet product launch.
Video: Spring Sentiment Survey revealed
The first Sentiment Survey of 2015 is out now. Here Ageas CEO for insurance, François-Xavier Boisseau, exclusively shares his views on the results.
Video: Jaime Swindle
Jaime Swindle, director of etrade at NIG goes under the spotlight for her profile in focus interview.
Bruce Stevenson partners with Hiscox
Broker says it is first in Scotland to be awarded delegated authority by the high net worth insurer.
Online venture for younger people "unique" says founder Rodilosso
Julie Rodilosso says offering was inspired by the words of Jeremy Clarkson.
S&P removes Das from negative watch
Das CEO welcomes affirmation of A rating from S&P.
Julie Rodilosso launches 'social-based insurance' for younger people
Online facility will combine social content with products covering insurance, finance and telecommunications.
Axa completes senior management team with northern hire
New recruit brings experience from Towergate and Aon to the role.
In-depth: How do you solve a problem like professional liability?
Edward Murray investigates how brokers can make inroads into the static, soft, and difficult to break into professional liability market.