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Special Video Edition - Products - LV
An update from Mike Crane, commercial lines director, LV: Moving forward with Commercial in 2014.
Regional review: New horizon for Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland market is unique in the UK, but now with the Troubles over and in the wake of economic downturn, things are changing fast in the province, writes Caitlin Morrison
In-depth: After the floods
After another bout of storms, the insurance industry is facing up to the possibility that they will have to deal with increasing numbers of major weather events. Andrew Pearce reports
RSA up for grabs?
With all of its problems in Ireland and a valuation that could prompt a takeover bid, RSA might not exist as an independent insurer for much longer, says Tony Cornell
Market moves: Insurers up for the challenge
Well it has to be hats off to the insurer side of the insurance divide. The number of moves between providers puts brokers in the shade across December and January. Clearly the risk carriers have more of a “new year, new challenge” mentality. RSA, Zurich…
Former IIB technical head warns of "formidable" regulator
Ann Peel cites FCA's "root-and-branch review" of insurance.
Higos raids Bluefin to boost commercial team
South West-based broker adds new recruits in a variety of roles.
LV's GI GWP fell by £40m in 2013
Declining motor rates saw total GWP for 2013 down on previous year.
CPP mis-selling victims set to start claiming compensation
Millions of people will be eligible for compensation as of mid-February.
Axa teams up with LexisNexis for data enrichment programme
New use of data will enable Axa to "deliver more competitive quotes".
CFC names HCC's Woodward as claims and products boss
New arrival also boasts 11 years of law experience at Eversheds, CMS Cameron McKenna and Davies Arnold Cooper.
Special Video Edition - Products - HCC
HCC’s head of broker development Terry Pegg tells Insurance Age deputy editor Andrew Pearce about the insurer’s 2013 highs and targets for 2014.
Axa to open in Cardiff
Move will expand network structure to 12 branches.
Reid and Blanc join Biba advisory board
Duo will assume the roles with immediate effect.
Profile: Opening up Axa
On the third anniversary of Amanda Blanc’s appointment as chief executive of Axa commercial lines Emmanuel Kenning finds out what the insurer is pushing for next and why investing in broker relationships is important
Broker activity on the up - now all we need is an England Six Nations win
On the eve of the Six Nations an England rugby legend has made a timely appearance in the world of insurance broking.
Adrian Colosso named CEO of Howden Broking Group
Business has restructured management with raft of appointments.
AIG expands private client group
Provider makes three team changes to high net worth team.
BGL Group and Towergate in five-year claims deal
Broking group will provide centralised claims service.
LV turns to Direct Line for personal lines hire
Andy Deakins joins as technical underwriting manager.
RSA FD Cockrem to leave insurance industry
Cockrem has spent eight years at the insurer.
Special Video Edition - Products - Bexhill
Olga Smith, head of operation at Bexhill gives an update on the specialist’s short-term lender’s progress and how it fits the insurance premium market.
Bollington goes to Circle for new manager
Commercial director Shaw believes new appointment will help to grow the business.
Rural turns to NIG FarmWeb for second underwriting hire
Harrogate-based specialist insurer in bid to boost on-site development underwriter presence.