Insurer
Traditional insurance fails to keep pace
Technology is changing the way people do business, but traditional insurance policies having failed to keep up are leaving gaps in cover, says Graeme Newman
Before the Flood Re
The recent floods may not have been as catastrophic as predicted, but they highlighted some potential problems for Flood Re that need attention, says Tony Cornell
Market moves: Revolving doors
The revolving Market moves doors were busy spinning last month as brokers and insurers welcomed their fair share of new arrivals. Both Arthur J Gallagher and Zurich took the opportunity to make a string of appointments north of the border. Gallagher…
Henderson adds two in Hessle
Henderson Hessle branch now has total of 18 staff.
Gallagher buys Oval for £199m
Oval chief Blanc to replace McManus in UK retail leadership role.
Biba's Barbara Bradshaw moves to consultancy role
Appointment is "next step" in integration of IIB into Biba.
Zurich moves forward with UK personal lines and Endsleigh integration
Tim Holliday to lead combined business, while Endlsleigh MD will stay on as consultant.
Insurance fraud reached record level in 2013
Experian's data reveals jump in number of detected fraudulent applications.
Cornish Mutual sees profits dip due to investment performance
Truro-based provider increased GWP and turnover.
Perkins Slade appoints ex-RSA director as consultant
Both parties hoping to develop long-term working relationship.
LV aims for commercial growth as motor market remains difficult
GI boss O'Roarke sets sights on increasing commercial footprint.
FCA to investigate commercial claims
Regulator reveals series of planned reviews in new business plan.
LV triples underwriting profit while premium income falls
GI business sees combined ratio improve while operating profit tumbles.
British public unwilling to pay for flood protection, survey says
PwC finds that more than 25% of Brits are not sure whether they have flood cover.
Hiscox boss calls for Flood Re changes
Masojada backing Earl of Lytton's proposed amendments to Flood Re legislation.
Darwin Clayton in schemes deal with Ageas
New arrangement opens up schemes market for wholesale division.
Thank you and goodbye
I hate saying goodbyes but I find myself in the position where I'm going to have to do so.
Open GI unveils insurer relations executive
Daniel Gale charged with maintaining new and existing relationships with insurers, brokers and underwriters.
Policyfast takes on former Aviva e-trading man
Chris Lynch named business development executive for the North and North West.
Ecclesiastical promotes Campbell as group CFO
Role had been vacant after promotion of Mark Hews to group CEO.
Kwik Fit switches software provider from SSP to CDL
Ageas-owned broker has been client of SSP for over five years.
CII launches new certificate level examination
CII to work closely with Biba to ensure certificate meets new recruits' needs.
Barbican Underwriting and Inter Hannover in capacity deal
Inter Hannover boss says new deal reaffirms company's commitment to UK market.
Ecclesiastical sees profit and COR improve
Group underwriting losses shrink as COR improves.