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Axa goes back to basics with Simple range expansion
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has launched two new products from its Simple range.
Dual UK appoints new COO
Dual UK has appointed Judit Petho as chief operating officer (COO).
RBS finds buyers for first 33% stake in Direct Line
RBS has found buyers for the 33% stake in Direct Line it is selling to stock market investors.
Insurance Age October 2012 digital edition
The October edition of Insurance Age is full of news analysis essential to brokers.
UK General unveils new management team as commercial MD resigns
Peter Hubbard has been appointed chief executive of UK General, and Cathie Bruce, managing director commercial, has resigned.
RSA signs bilateral agreement with Groupama
RSA and Groupama Insurances have moved to tackle the industry issue of subrogated motor repair costs with a bilateral agreement.
Millions of Brits driving without insurance
Over two million UK motorists have driven without insurance according to research from LV.
Travelers appoints Willis man as Europe COO
Travelers has appointed Matthew Wilson as chief operating officer (COO), Europe, which includes responsibility for its UK operations.
Home & Legacy launches HNW building works product
Home & Legacy has partnered with Allianz Engineering to launch a building works product for the high net worth market.
Fitch reveals UK insurer outlook stable for 2013
Fitch Ratings has maintained its stable outlook on the UK non-life insurance sector but highlighted that fundamental indicators in the sector remain weak and that it did not expect substantial market hardening next year.
Ageas underwriting division wins chartered status
The underwriting division of Ageas Insurance has been awarded chartered status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Cornish Mutual pushes for growth in farming sector
Cornish Mutual has launched a campaign to recruit new farmer members in the West Country.
Covéa Insurance launches in the UK
Covéa Insurance, formed from a merger of MMA Insurance and Provident Insurance, has been launched in the UK.
Market moves: Big brokers lead the way
The big-name brokers contributed many column inches to this month’s Market moves section, with Marsh announcing the departure of its parent company’s CEO and Miller going to Willis to expand its corporate risks team. And Giles was very busy indeed, with…
Brokers react positively to Ageas snapping up Groupama’s UK business
Industry hails Ageas’ move on Groupama’s UK business despite uncertainty over continuity
RSA’s motor retreat frustrates and delights
Withdrawal from writing motor trade insurance alerts competitors to opportunities
Profile: Talking technology
In his first interview after 33 years in the industry, CDL’s Tom Hogg explains to Emmanuel Kenning how the company grew from a one-man band to an insurance institution
Reportage: Nice to be niche?
There are many definitions of a niche market, but whether it is a scheme or a small, often-overlooked sector, there are opportunities for adventurous brokers, writes Caitlin Morrison
Power hour: Access to underwriters
With insurers moving back into the regions and an increased use of technology, our panel of experts discuss if access to underwriters is improving. Andrew Pearce reports
The uncertainty of being an insurer
Brokers need to understand current legal developments to correctly advise clients, explains Tony Cornell
Reportage: From farm to plate
The food and farming industries can be challenging but ultimately rewarding sectors for brokers to operate in. Edward Murray explores the niches
Don't be the last to the party
You will all have seen the new Professionalism website Insurance Age launched this week.
Industry welcomes OFT motor market decision
The Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) decision to refer the private motor insurance market to the Competition Commission has been welcomed by firms across the industry.
OFT takes motor stand and calls in Competition Commission
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has referred the UK's private motor insurance market to the Competition Commission over concerns the market may ‘prevent, restrict or distort' competition.