Insurer
FM Global's gross premium rises to $4.7bn
FM Global has reported a 5.6% increase in gross premium in force to $4.7bn (£3.0bn) and net income of $840m in 2009.
Co-op reports rise in general insurance GWP
Co-operative Financial Services (CFS) has reported a 7.6% increase in general insurance gross written premiums to £424.3m in 2009, compared to £29.9m the previous year.
Admiral accused of discrimination and breaching race laws
Which? has claimed that the Admiral Group, which includes Bell, Diamond and Elephant.co.uk has broken race laws by charging customers who were born outside of the UK more than those born in the country
Majority seek broker recommendations when buying PMI, according to study
A recent survey by specialist healthcare insurer National Friendly has found that word of mouth is proving most effective in securing new private medical insurance (PMI) business for brokers
Liberty establishes permanent Birmingham presence in further regional push
Liberty International Underwriters Europe (LIU Europe) is expanding its regional operations into Birmingham with the appointment of Dave Canning as regional senior underwriter
NIG raids Axa, Hiscox and Travelers for regional underwriter chiefs
NIG has appointed seven area underwriting managers - including senior hires from Axa, Hiscox and Travelers - as part of a regional small to medium sized enterprise (SME) push.
Former NIG business development chief joins Brit
Brit Insurance has appointed Vivek Banga to the position of UK distribution leader.
Chile earthquake insured losses could reach $8bn
Chile earthquake set to become most expensive insured event ever to hit Latin America with estimated losses of up to $8bn, claims Cooper Gay.
Unite announces British Airways strike dates
BA cabin crew set to strike
Home and Legacy chooses Keychoice
Home & Legacy has become the latest insurance provider to join the household panel of Keychoice Network.
Aviva launches claims guides
Aviva has launched a series of online guides aimed at providing brokers with more details about the claims process which they can use to help customers understand the process.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - is it the way forward?
If you missed yesterday's live Post webinar debating the recently launched Aldermanbury Declaration it is now available for viewing on-demand.
Chartis unveils UK chief as Baugh heads up European operation
Alexander Baugh has been appointed to the newly-created position of president and CEO of Chartis Europe Holdings, which includes Chartis Insurance UK, Chartis Insurance Ireland and Chartis Europe SA.
Insurers pay out £650m on snow claims
Insurers paid out £650m in dealing with 335,000 claims from customers suffering damage to their homes, businesses and vehicles following the coldest winter in thirty years, according to the ABI.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - is it the way forward?
As part of PB's Investing in the Profession Campaign, Post magazine is hosting a live, interactive, online debate today at 3.30 on the latest professionalism initiative - The Aldermanbury Declaration.
Fortis profits plunge with name change on the horizon
Fortis UK has reported a huge £47m drop in profit before tax to £29m as it announced it is to rebrand as 'ageas'
Government to introduce compulsory insurance for dog owners
All dog owners in England and Wales would have to insure against their pet attacking someone, under a consultation on amending the 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act
QBE restructures business
QBE European Operations has restructured its product underwriting and distribution divisions.
LV to open new offices in Huddersfield
LV has announced it is to open the new premises in July this year, resulting in the recruitment of 75 new staff over next 18 months
RSA creates new sales and broker relationship role
Nigel Spencer, previously Contour leader, has been appointed to the newly-created role of regional sales manager of RSA Global.
Chaucer returns to profit
Chaucer Holdings has announced an increase in profit before tax and foreign exchange on non-monetary items of £75.3m in 2009, (2008: loss £59.5m).
Hardy's profits drop to £20.1m
Lloyd's insurer Hardy Underwriting Bermuda's profit before tax has fallen to £20.1m in 2009, compared to £23.1m the previous year.
UK General to withdraw underwriting function from regional network to Leeds office
UK General is to pull back its underwriting capabilities from its regional network and concentrate expertise in its Leeds headquarters in a move which is expected to result in job losses
Aviva UK's general insurance profits and GWP fell in 2009
Aviva UK's general insurance operating result fell to £520m (2008: £642m) in 2009. Its combined operating ratio remained static at 99%