Insurer
Broker feedback directs Chubb HNW restructure
Chubb has responded to broker feedback to restructure its high net worth (HNW) underwriting and account handling teams around three types of broker.
Markel reports improved COR and GWP
Markel International has reported gross written premiums (GWP) of $705m [£442m] for the nine months ended September 30, up 4% from $677m for the same period of 2011.
Equity Red Star snaps up SEIB's motor accounts
Equity Red Star has snapped up South Essex Insurance Broker's (SEIB) motor accounts following Ecclesiastical Insurance's decision to withdraw from the UK broker motor market.
HCC opens Midlands office
HCC International has opened a new office in the Midlands in a move designed to increase its regional presence.
Aspen launches PI products
Aspen Risk Management has launched a new range of professional indemnity (PI) products with a selection of added features.
New Midlands and South West manager at Chartis
Chartis has appointed Laura Wilkinson as regional manager for the Midlands and South West, succeeding Richard Jinks, who was recently appointed UK middle market and SME distribution manager.
Broker Expo: Regional structure here to stay
Empowered regional underwriters are here to stay, according to experts on a panel discussion at the Broker Expo in Coventry.
RSA cites "challenging" UK market as NWP remains flat
RSA has reported flat net written premium (NWP) of £2.7bn for UK and Western Europe during the first nine months of 2012.
Aviva reports 97% COR in steady results
Aviva's general insurance business reported a combined operating ratio of 97%, excluding RAC, for the first nine months of 2012, consistent with its 2011 performance.
Ageas chief excited by Groupama deal
Barry Smith, chief executive of Ageas UK, has spoken of his excitement about the insurer's future prospects in the wake of the Groupama deal.
Ex-Towergate man joins Ink Insurance as commercial director
Ink Insurance has unveiled former Towergate employee Julian Palmer as commercial director.
Profits up one-third at Ageas
Ageas UK has reported a 36.4% increase in pre-tax profit to £106.7m for the first nine months of 2012.
Dual in new speciality business launch
Underwriting agency Dual has created a new division to underwrite speciality liability business.
Chartered status: "Don't knock it until you've tried it"
An award-winning broker has praised chartered status for acting as a key "differentiator" when it comes to securing work in the market place.
Ecclesiastical MD addresses broker concerns
The managing director of Ecclesiastical's UK business Steve Wood has moved to allay brokers' fears following the insurer's decision from the UK broker motor market.
Ecclesiastical confirms UK broker motor market retreat
Ecclesiastical Insurance has confirmed it plans to withdraw from the UK broker motor market.
Ecclesiastical to withdraw from UK broker motor market
Ecclesiastical Insurance will pull out of the UK broker motor market, Insurance Age can reveal.
Young insurance talent at all-time low, CII survey reveals
The quality of talent entering the insurance industry is at an all-time low, according to the latest Skills Survey from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
HSB targets regional growth
HSB Engineering Insurance (HSB) has strengthened its regional teams in a move the provider claimed was needed to concentrate on its trading relationships.
New office a "real statement" for brokers, says Hiscox chief
Hiscox chief executive Bronek Masojada has described the 2013 opening of its multi-function office in York as a "real statement" of its commitment to UK brokers.
Fitch maintains Sterling rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the BBB+ rating of the underwriting members of the Sterling Insurance Group for insurer financial strength.
Hiscox UK's GWP edges up by 1.1%
Hiscox UK's retail business saw gross written premium (GWP) growth of 1.1% for the first nine months of the year, compared to 2011.
Record fall in car insurance premiums
Comprehensive car insurance premiums sourced through price comparison sites fell at a record rate in the third quarter of 2012, according to a new survey.
Arista snaps up former Brit man
Arista Insurance has appointed former Brit employee Mick Hunter as development underwriter to its St Albans office.