Insurer
Admiral reports rise in profits
Confused.com sees profits slip as revenue remains stable.
Brit reports GWP increase
Investment returns soar and insurer confirms first interim dividend.
The results before silly season
What does the flurry of half-year results tell brokers about their insurer partners?
UK General hitches up with Policyfast on caravan scheme
Deal takes provider’s caravan scheme total to six.
Allianz growth ahead of plan, says Dye
Chief executive Jon Dye describes the insurer as being in a “happy place” as growth continues.
Markel’s combined ratio remains at 98%
“Unfavourable” developments on asbestos and environmental exposures.
Allianz delivers growth but half-year COR slips
GWP reaches £1.09bn for the first six months but operating profit falls.
Catlin grows GWP
Premiums increase to $3.6bn from $3.3bn.
Smith proud of the Zurich story
CEO aims to maintain consistency in year-end results as first half sees improvement in all key metrics.
No “big shocks” promises RSA
Provider to cut UK expenses by 18-19% over next three years.
CNA appoints Bronson as chief exec in Europe
John Hennessy to become COO of CNA Canada.
RSA’s COR soars to 104.5% in UK
Insurer posts fall in premiums and lower underwriting result.
Broker QT: What does the Scottish independence debate mean for the local insurance sector?
Insurer rates, currency questions and market withdrawals among topics discussed.
Zurich UK improves COR as business grows
Insurer claims “all key measures” have improved in past 12 months.
Aviva reports lowest UK insurance COR in seven years
GWP slips lower but underwriting result improves.
RSA group returns to profit
Insurer delivers £6m profit after tax.
Watson hails second quarter recovery at Ageas
Insurer boss confident in underlying strength of the business.
L&G reports fall in profit
Profit drops to £28m due to Q1 weather hit but L&G describes results as “stable”.
Profits down at Ageas
Insurer posts improved second quarter results as weather impacts half year figures.
Novae posts improved profit and COR
Group chief exec praises gains made despite challenging environment.
Stackhouse Poland appoints ex-Paymentshield boss as CEO
Jeremy Cary will move to new chairman role.
“Job losses” for RSA, claims report
RSA also expected to report more losses when results are published this week.
Hiscox launches new cyber policy
Product includes practical support and compensation.
Profits up at esure
Provider reports slip in GWP for first half of 2014.