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Blanc urges brokers to get online to defend SME market
Axa Commercial’s CEO, Amanda Blanc, has warned brokers they risk losing the SME space to the direct market if they continue to ignore the benefits of e-commerce.
New health product aims to side-step NHS waiting times
Westfield Health has launched a new corporate health insurance product providing private cover for non-urgent surgical procedures.
JLT claims positive start to 2012
Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) said its financial position remains strong, in an interim management statement covering the period between 1 January and 25 April 2012.
Canopius offer for Omega recommended
Canopius has made a cash offer of 67p per share for Omega Insurance Holdings.
New affinity leadership for Jubilee
Jubilee has appointed John McGonigle as head of affinity and special risks.
Aspen reports 50% jump in COR as it increases GWP by $100m
Aspen Insurance Holdings reported an improvement of more than 50% to its combined operating ratio (COR) from 148.7% in the first three months of 2011 to 93.8% in the first quarter of 2012.
Broker Direct seeking similar deals following Zurich win
Broker Direct has won the contract to distribute Zurich-branded personal lines motor and household products through regional brokers.
Dual appoints deputy chief from Zurich
Dual Group has appointed Shane Doyle as deputy CEO, reporting to CEO Damien Coates.
Admiral reports improved turnover for Q1
Admiral Group increased its turnover to £586m in the first quarter of 2012, up 9% from £539m in Q1 2011.
Towergate posts loss of £75.5m for 2011
Towergate has reported a £75.5m loss before tax for 2011, compared to a loss of £14.2m in 2010.
Zurich axes nearly 350 jobs as it outsources personal lines operation to brokers
Zurich is to shed nearly 350 jobs as part of a personal lines shake-up that will see it outsource its personal lines operations to a series of brokers.
Amlin UK reports 7.1% improvement in GWP
Amlin UK has reported gross written premium (GWP) of £312.4m for 2011, up 7.1% from the 2010 figure of £291.8m.
Data leaves businesses open to digital fraud study warns
Fraud increased by 13% in the first three months of 2012, according to CIFAS, the UK’s fraud prevention service.
UK in double dip recession
The British economy has been thrown back into recession following a 0.2% fall in GDP during the first quarter of 2012.
Rate of business insolvencies steadies despite double dip recession
New data shows that the rate of business insolvencies has steadied despite the UK economy’s dip into a second recession.
Young women drivers face premium hikes of 25% in 2013 warns AA
Average motor premiums fell in the first quarter of 2012 but rose for young women drivers, according to figures from the AA.
Equity and Cunningham Lindsey in claims partnership
Equity Red Star’s home insurance division has paired up with Cunningham Lindsey UK to form a dedicated claims team.
Towergate snaps up trio of brokers
Towergate Insurance has made three acquisitions.
Ai Claims board recommends Quindell deal
The board of Ai Claims has recommended that an offer for the remaining 22.4% of shares in the company be accepted.
David Robinson to lead Ace UK and Ireland operation
Ace Group has appointed David Robinson as regional president, UK and Ireland, replacing Richard Pryce.
Davies on lookout for further acquisitions following Ufton deal
Davies has acquired liability and construction practice Ufton Associates.
Groupama announces second scheme deal in a week
Groupama Insurances has won the contract to underwrite a new non-standard motor insurance scheme for Norfolk-based Adrian Flux.
QBE makes senior appointment to risk management team
QBE has appointed Martin Devaney as senior client risk manager on its risk management services (RMS) team.
MMA sees huge growth in regional bespoke products
MMA Insurance is reporting that it has seen a 40% increase this year in total regional growth for bespoke commercial business.