Insurer
Plus ça change but will it be the même chose?
Last Friday Ageas announced that it was in exclusive talks with Groupama about the UK business. The latter had been formally on the market since the start of this year and linked with pretty much every provider going, private equity and MBOs.
Ageas extends deal with John Lewis to provide travel cover
Ageas has extended its partnership with John Lewis Insurance to provide travel cover.
Arista boosts regional broker support with appointment
Arista Insurance has appointed Caroline Hargreaves as development underwriter for the Thames Valley region.
Direct Line confirms float plans
Direct Line Group (DLG) has announced it will seek a flotation on the London Stock Exchange.
Former Quinn directors could face reckless trading action
Quinn Insurance’s former directors could face legal action for reckless trading, according to the outgoing head of corporate enforcement in Ireland.
Cyber risk expert warns of 'landscape' change
Increased scrutiny and European regulatory changes will soon "change the landscape" of cyber risk insurance.
Aspen appoints new PI chief to create new products
Aspen Risk Management (ARML) has appointed Lee Chelton as head of regional professional indemnity (PI).
ABI register to provide insurers with details of known fraudsters
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has launched the Insurance Fraud Register, to make details of all known insurance fraudsters in the UK available to insurers.
Oxford Insurance MD opts for CFC
Oxford Insurance Brokers managing director (MD) Neill Cotton is set to assume a senior management role with CFC.
Speculation mounts around Direct Line flotation
Direct Line Group could tomorrow announce its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange, according to reports.
Arag wins Oak account from Das
Arag has partnered with Oak Underwriting to provide legal expenses and home emergency assistance insurance to the specialist’s high net worth (HNW) portfolio.
FSA moves to quell concerns over staff changes
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has moved to pacify senior politicians' fears about staff turnover and its impact on the consistency of communication between firms and the regulator during the transition to the ‘twin peaks’ and Solvency II regimes.
Biba to offer higher commissions through trade credit scheme
Increased commission levels will be available to members of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) when they place trade credit insurance through the UK Export Finance initiative.
Allanfield reports revenue and profit growth after 'hectic' year
Allanfield Group has reported a net revenue of £2.1m for the first six months of 2012.
Barclays overtakes Lloyds as biggest PPI offender
Barclays Bank has overtaken Lloyds TSB as the source of the most payment protection insurance (PPI) complaints, according to figures from the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).
Insurers named and shamed by FOS
UK Insurance, part of Royal Bank of Scotland, racked up the highest number of general insurance complaints referred to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) according to new figures.
Chartis builds cyber liability offering
Chartis has appointed Jamie Bouloux to the newly created role of cyber liability underwriting manager for Europe.
LV Broker turns to BGL for strategic account manager
LV Broker has swooped to appoint former BGL man Paul Chalfont as strategic account manager.
HDI-Gerling adds to motor fleet leadership
HDI-Gerling has appointed Michael Gwilt as manager responsible for fleet risk management and business development.
Ecclesiastical goes to Allianz for new risk chief
Ecclesiastical has appointed Angus Roy as head of risk services.
Duke Street Capital founder could bid for Direct Line
The founder of Duke Street Capital has registered his interest once again in snapping up Direct Line, the Daily Telegraph has reported.
Allianz unveils new claims division head
Allianz has promoted Jeremy Trott to head of operations within the claims division.
Chartis unveils UK middle market distribution manager
Chartis has moved to appoint a new UK middle market distribution manager as it continues its bid to evolve its business model.
Brokers hail end to Groupama 'limbo' period
Brokers have welcomed the news that Groupama has entered into talks with Ageas around a potential sale of its UK non-life insurance business.