Insurer
Liberty keen to expand in Midlands
Liberty Mutual Insurance (LMI) has confirmed that it has created new underwriting capacity to increase its Midlands presence.
IFB strikes deal to "close net" on fraudsters
The insurance industry and local authorities have struck a deal to share information on known fraudsters.
Beazley unveils new broker relations chief
Beazley has appointed David Price to head the company’s broker relations activities in the London insurance market.
Aviva telematics leader moves to Nnable
Nnable has appointed Martin Otter as senior consultant to lead its telematics consulting practice.
AMII vents disappointment at Bupa PMI withdrawal
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) has vented its disappointment that Bupa is pulling back from the broker channel for its private medical insurance (PMI) business.
Allianz Retail launches household product in Adrian Flux deal
Allianz Retail has made its Clear Household product available through Adrian Flux.
CII targets future industry stars with educational sessions
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has set its sights on unearthing future prodigies with educational sessions.
Aviva recruiting in Ireland
Aviva is to recruit 220 new staff in Ireland.
Disposal of business units could result in Aviva share re-rate
Aviva's decision to cut its losses and leave 16 underperforming business segments could result in a share re-rate, analysts have predicted.
All change at Aviva
At first glance losing one CEO might be thought to be unfortunate, losing two clearly carelessness. Aviva have lost loads.
Zurich appoints new CEO of UK global corporate
Zurich has appointed Vinicio Cellerini as chief executive officer (CEO) of global corporate in the UK (GCUK).
New Aviva chief keen to learn from brokers
The new chief executive for UK and Ireland general insurance at Aviva, Robin Spencer, has admitted he needs to get up to speed in his relationships with brokers but said he was lucky to be inheriting a strong team in his new role.
British Insurance Awards winners announced
Bartlett & Company has been named Broker of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2012.
Aviva shakes up senior management
Aviva has made several appointments in its senior management team, as well as restructuring the top level into three groups.
Aviva's new chairman reveals insurer will leave 16 segments
Aviva's new chairman John McFarlane has announced the insurer will leave 16 underperforming business segments in a bid to focus on higher returns.
In conversation with Zurich: Personal lines broking
Personal lines brokers have endured endless change in insurance distribution and survived – and they continue to do so.
Brightside to help drive growth for Debenhams' motor offering
Brightside has launched a new car insurance offering in partnership with Debenhams.
MASS "disappointed" by bodily injury claims findings
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS) has said it is "very disappointed with, but not surprised" at the findings reported by The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
New commercial director for Capita
Capita Insurance Services has appointed John Holm as commercial director.
CMCs singled out for "staggering" rise in accident claims
Claims management companies (CMCs) have been condemned for the "staggering" increase in bodily injury accidents, according to a report published today by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
ABI sees 'minimal future benefit' from compulsory commission disclosure
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has responded to the European Commission’s proposals including on the Insurance Mediation Directive II.
Alto moves forward with Cobra offer
Alto Intermediary Group has posted its offer document to Cobra shareholders, along with a form of acceptance.
PMI market faces fight to keep customers amid spiralling costs
The private medical insurance (PMI) market has a fight on its hands to retain its customer base amid spiralling costs, delegates heard at the 2012 Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) conference.
Yutree and ProSight in SME deal
Yutree Underwriting has partnered with ProSight Specialty Insurance to provide its employers’, public and products liability and contractors’ all risks policies in the SME market.