Insurer
S&P research points to slow recovery for the insurance sector
However it also voiced disappointment over GI pricing and declining investment income
Barbon enters personal lines market
The company has launched new brand Avenue Insurance Services to target household business through price comparison sites
Zurich axes another 22 jobs
The cuts come as the insurer relocates its SME package business
Online insurance transactions increase
However, insurers are failing to capitalise on this according to new research
LAML could be revived
Proposed amendments to legislation could save London Authorities Mutual
Aon launches Inpoint
The new company will provide advice and service for insurance carriers
Groupama announces regional open days for brokers
The insurer said the aim is to meet high street brokers and provide a forum to share ideas and feedback
CILA and ECA become 'partners in building services excellence'
The pair say they have formed alliance to promote members' mutual interests
PB conference inspires and warns brokers
Emmanuel Kenning revisits the highlights of PB's first full-day conference.
Credit where it is due?
Few issues in the motor market stir as much controversy as credit hire and the companies that promote and supply it, argues Philip Bird, director of claims at Groupama Insurances.
Stuart Heath leaves Equity Red Star
His underwriting team will move with him to Novae
Igal Mayer to return to North America
Current UK life boss, Mark Hodges, takes on joint CEO role for general insurance and life
Dual establishes Irish presence
Dublin office to target middle market in the region
Junction secures five year deal with banking giant
Deal with Santander will see affinity specialist provide bank's first branded insurance products
Allianz targets Zurich Building Guarantee customers
Zurich's closure of division leaves way open for Allainz and BLP
Brace yourself
While businesses have become more vigilant in preparing for the worst, insurers must make certain they provide suitable risk management. Liz McMahon explores how brokers are getting in on the act
Am I bothered?
How much do customers really care about risk management? Louise Meeson asks if the industry is tuned in to clients' needs or simply searching for ways to cut claims and rake in revenue
The rate debate
Swiss insurer Zurich is the latest to attempt to push through rate increases. David Smith speaks to Martin Friel about his determination to make the increases stick and explains why he needs brokers on board to make it happen
Claimtrack receives BIS funding
Software systems aims for claims transparency
Fortis pledges continued broker investment despite profit drop
Results round-up
Fears over FOS complaints data
Ombudsman's decision to 'name and shame' bothers Biba's Steve White
Off the agenda: AMII PMI meeting vetoes transparency discussions
Mike Izzard sees progress despite frustrations of Groupama
Ace unveils ambitious restructuring
Pat Drinan to head up new corporate risks division
NIG review proposes greater penetration of larger SMEs
New rating structure designed to target larger end of SME