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Potential Aviva sale to shape outlook for composites
The future of the composite model remains uncertain as the industry waits to see if another insurance giant will swoop on Aviva's general insurance arm.
Motor insurers' excuses for poor results rejected
Insurer claims that increases in bodily injury costs are to blame for poor performance in the private motor market may be misleading, according to industry experts.
Thistle establishes professional liability practice with new hire
Thistle Insurance Services, a member of the Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) Group, has appointed Zahid Naqvi, as director of its professional liability practice.
Quinn's UK commercial insurance ban stands
The Irish regulator and the Central Bank have confirmed an earlier decision that prevents Quinn Insurance writing commercial insurance in the UK.
CII launches cheaper student membership scheme
The Chartered Insurance Institute is launching a reduced-price membership scheme for UK university students to attract more talent to the insurance and financial planning sectors.
Insurance Age blog: Can brokers save the industry's cred?
Since I started writing for Insurance Age in July last year I have heard so much said about how the public perception of insurance needs to change.
Arc wins Aviva contract
Arc Legal Assistance has been appointed by Aviva as provider of its household and travel legal expenses to a significant proportion of its personal lines customers.
European trade credit insurance market turns corner in 2010, according to Marsh
New insurance capacity, increased competition for business among insurers and improved risk management have led to positive developments for buyers of trade credit insurance across most of Europe in 2010, according to Marsh.
Landlords need to protect against increased dope farming
Following a recent report by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) highlighting the breadth of cannabis farming in the UK, Aviva has warned property owners to be vigilant when vetting potential tenants, as well as inspecting their properties,…
Axa selects Martin Eyres to lead mid corporate risks
Axa has appointed Martin Eyres as head of mid corporate risks.
Ecclesiastical pulls out of the London market
Ecclesiastical has announced its plans to cease underwriting London market business and begin the run-off of the existing portfolio of its subsidiary Ecclesiastical Underwriting Management (EUM).
TGIC reports rise in profits and turnover
The Green Insurance Company (TGIC), which was set up three years ago, has reported a pre-tax profit of £670,000 for 2009, up from £35,000 the previous year.
David Oliver Associates launches new commercial policy
Underwriting Agency David Oliver Associates (DOA) has chosen Sterling Insurance Company to underwrite its new Platinum Commercial Combined policy.
Aviva appoints head of new business sales
Aviva has appointed Ian Valentine as head of new business sales.
Margaret Cole appointed to FSA Board
Margaret Cole has joined the Financial Services Authority Board as managing director of enforcement and financial crime, effective from today, 7 September 2010.
LV reaps benefits of below average motor rate increases
LV has increased motor rates by 25% but its general insurance managing director John O'Roarke said that it has still been possible to write profitable business.
Axa launches online portal for personal lines brokers
Axa Insurance has launched an online portal for independent personal lines brokers called PartnerSpace, which provides a forum designed to allow intermediaries to discuss business issues and ideas with the insurer and their peers using social media…
Ecclesiastical hires former RSA broker director in newly-created role
Ecclesiastical has appointed Kevin Jones, who was formerly commercial director in the UK broker division at RSA, in the newly-created role of director of strategic development.
LV sees broker business soar by over 50%
LV’s results for the six months ending 30 June 2010 have revealed a 56% increase to £300.6m (H1 2009: £193.1m) in broker business.
CII launches online ethics course
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has launched an online learning course in ethics for all Personal Finance Society (PFS) and CII members in response to a dip in public confidence in insurance.
Brokers fighting harder to get claims paid, says Biba
Brokers have to fight harder to get claims paid during the economic downturn due to stricter policy interpretations and anti fraud-systems by insurers, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba).
Allianz hires new household claims chief from AIG
Allianz has appointed Gary Coton as household claims operations manager.
Ink joins with St Giles to launch solicitors PI offering
Ink Underwriting Agencies and St Giles Legal and Professional Risks have joined forces to create a new professional indemnity (PI) insurance facility for solicitor firms with between one and 25 partners.
HDI-Gerling opens new branch in Dublin
HDI-Gerling has announced the creation of a new branch in Ireland.