Insurer
Hiscox UK and Ireland sees 5.5% rise in GWP
Sector reports combined operating ratio of 88.6% for 2014.
Amlin disappointed with UK performance in 2014
COR for UK business grows to 105% from 100% the previous year.
Hiscox and R&Q Synergy MGA deal stopped
Insurer pushes ahead with £9.25m yacht and marine trade MGA buy.
CMA may extend transparency deadline for no-claims bonus
The body is currently consulting following responses to its January draft order.
Axa extends broker access to online SME products
Insurer has signed an agreement with software company Applied Systems.
Allianz UK on track to hit £3bn GWP by 2018, says Dye
CEO Jon Dye says insurer is growing in line with group aims.
Alps enhances legal expenses cover
Policy now includes legal assistance following defamation on social media sites.
Pre-tax profits drop at Allianz UK in 2014
Provider sees COR widen as GWP rises.
Going for growth digital edition: Ageas
Allison Hughes, business development manager – commercial e-trade, Ageas, gives a flavour of what to expect from the insurer’s commercial proposition in 2015.
RSA chief Lewis admits results "not where I would want"
Insurer's UK and Western Europe chief not currently planning to exit business lines.
Directors’ and Officers’: Time for expansion
With the modern ‘blame culture’, directors’ and officers’ cover should be an easy sell – so what is holding it back and how can this be overcome?
Rural Insurance launches online product for smallholders
Insurer says it responded to feedback from rural brokers and plugged gap in the market.
RSA sees decrease in net UK premiums
Provider’s COR stable at 99.5%.
Allianz UK's P&C profit falls to €178m as GWP rises to €2.68bn
Provider's combined ratio rises to 97.6% in 2014.
RSA returns to profit after 2013 losses
Provider reveals increased cost-cutting targets.
Going for growth digital edition: Abbey Legal
Robert Nicholls, director of sales at Abbey Legal analyses opportunities for brokers to grow in the care market.
Staysure "works tirelessly" to prevent further data breaches
Measures follow £175,000 fine by ICO for IT failings leading to fraud by hackers.
Staysure fined £175,000 for IT security failings
Information Commissioner's Office says hackers were able to access customer records.
Axa delivering ahead of schedule, says CEO Evans
Provider seeing profitable growth in the broker channel.
Covéa’s Sterling deal approved
Regulator approves acquisition of high net worth provider.
Axa reports 94.6% commercial COR
Provider’s commercial revenues top £1bn in 2014.
Going for growth digital edition: HCC
In our series discussing the pressing issues and challenges that the market face we speak to Simon Calderbank of HCC.
FOS figures show two thirds of complaints are still PPI
Insurer complaint figures detailed by the Ombudsman service.
FCA takes firm stance on NED accountability
Roles of chairman, senior independent director and chairs of risk, audit, remuneration and nominations committees to come under new Senior Managers Regime.