Insurer
AA Insurance advances into commercial lines
In a deal with Moorhouse, the insurer targets SMEs, tradesmen and the construction industry
Groupama HQ relocates
It has resulted in about 25 jobs being moved outside the capital
Beazley GWP is up 45%
The company says it is on track to achieve a 90% combined ratio
Hiscox premium income increases
The insurer has reported an increase in groww written premium in its London Market and UK operations
Market first for Brit Insurance
First two way contractual agreement via the Lloyd’s Exchange platform
Motor product promises greater flexibility
Aviva's new product aimed at small motor traders
Brokers warn insurers: shape up
A study of commercial insurers' service to UK brokers has shown large-scale dissatisfaction with the big players, writes Peter Joy.
Mayer to leave UK at year's end
It has been another busy month in the world of insurance, writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
Trade credit recovery in the balance
With only 58 policies sold from the government's trade credit insurance top-up scheme, Emmanuel Kenning investigates the sector's ongoing turbulence.
Ecological concerns
Further national and European environmental legislation can only increase brokers' duty of care, writes Edward Murray.
A grand welcome?
Rachel Gordon considers the moves afoot to make Lloyd's more accessible to the wider broking community.
New motor appointment for QBE
Former MD of Driving Services UK will focus on motor fleet risk management
RSA sees commercial book suffer
But personal lines make up some of the shortfall
Appointments bolster Dual team
Liz Hanlon one of three to join Dual's Focus team
RBS to close Finsure
About 80 jobs will be affected
ABI's new director general unveiled
Kerrie Kelly to succeed Stephen Haddrill in February 2010
QBE grows Leeds team
It follows expansion at QBE's Manchester operation
Aviva meets COR target
In the UK, the insurer says it is focused on improving the quality of its earnings
Former Highway MD heading up new venture
Chris Hill launches private car insurer, Octagon
Insurers unite to attack aggregator phenomenon
Comparison sites blamed for impact on pricing
Industry reaction on RBSI sale
Peter Stevenson, owner of Alan Stevenson Partnership, questions whether "big is still beautiful"
RBSI sale confirmed
Royal Bank of Scotland said it will divest in its insurance business over the next four years
RBS to sell off assets
An announcement is set to be made by the end of the this week
Insurers fail to satisfy online sales demand
New research has revealed that more insurance transactions are being conducted online