Insurer
Operating profit marks Arista's start-up success
Commercial lines underwriter Arista has finally moved into profit after completing a three-year start-up phase
Legal expenses sector argues problems are specific to Das
Legal expenses providers have hit back at the assertion by Das chief executive Paul Asplin that the UK model "had run its course"
Insurer partnerships expand as Adding 1 seals five-year deal
Independent insurance marketing organisation Adding 1 has broadened its insurer partnership base, after more than three years' working exclusively with Chartis, AIG's rebranded property and casualty business
Third year on the trot: Insurance Race Day returns
The Insurance Race Day, an exclusive event to be held at Kempton Park racecourse on 20 April 2010, is back by popular demand for a third year running
Insurance fails to instill trust
The insurance sector has trailed third from bottom in a survey revealing what the 'well-informed' members of the UK public trust in business
Zurich forges ahead with bold hikes in personal motor rates
Zurich's decision to implement blanket rate increases on its private motor book has exposed the diversity in strategy among the leading composite insurers in this arena
QBE takes to the road to rally property interest
QBE is to make a renewed effort to win broker business through a nationwide road show as it develops its strategy to become a top five property insurer
Santander urges mortgage brokers to tap into insurance
Bank Santander, through its brand Abbey for Intermediaries, has encouraged mortgage brokers to "exploit" the general insurance market, cutting premium levels in the home insurance sector in order to secure market share
Primary General merger sees departure of Taylor
Simon Taylor, sales and marketing director at Primary General, is to leave the company ahead of the merger with Longhawk
O2 sets its sights on travel insurance market
Telecoms company O2, in partnership with Mondial Assistance, is poised to expand into the travel insurance sector
Motor hikes smash index
Car insurance premiums have risen by a record amount, according to the latest AA British Insurance Premium Index
Jackson review deals blow to legal expenses
The proposals contained in Lord Justice Jackson's Review of Civil Litigation Costs could, if implemented, revolutionise the legal expenses market and have a devastating impact on the after-the-event (ATE) market
Consumer bill heralds industry boost
A proposed change in legislation to protect consumers could be good news for the public, insurers and brokers, writes Emmanuel Kenning
Startups: Plotting the first move
There are many reasons for brokers to start their own businesses, from wanting to escape the confines of a consolidator, suffering redundancy or having the vision to create smart, independent new firms who provide superb service for their clients, writes…
Market Watch: Connecting with the UK Muslim community
Emmanuel Kenning looks at opportunities and developments in the UK takaful market
World economy recovering - slowly
With the UK finally emerging from recession, Emmanuel Kenning reports on the prospects for the global economy
QBE report is a wake up for brokers
One third of SMEs interested in buying insurance direct; not many seeking advice.
Kwik Fit survey reveals strength of people's attachment to their cars
Most people would not give up their cars even if public transport in their area was improved, according to a survey carried out by Kwik Fit Insurance.
Lancashire Holdings appoints chairman of energy
Lancashire Holdings have taken Len Messenger from Zurich Global Energy to be chairman of energy for the company’s UK operating subsidiary, Lancashire Insurance Company.
Viewpoint: It's not over yet
Clare Ryder fears the worst is yet to come for insurers and brokers alike, with 2010 likely to see an increasing pressure on rates, cash reserves and staff, compounded by skyrocketing insurance claims
The PB Interview - Rob Worrell: Yorkshire pride
Hull's leading independent broker has had floods and a recession to contend with, yet it is a vibrant business that is growing strongly. Andrew Tjaardstra meets managing director and majority shareholder Rob Worrell
Agenda: KIC 2009 results and 2010 plan
Tony Cornell delivers another update from Kazakhstan
Rolfe quits UK General
UK General Insurance has announced CEO, Tim Rolfe, will be leaving the group for family reasons at the end of March 2010
New travel underwriting chief joins Axa from RBSI
Axa Insurance has announced that David Vincent has joined the company as head of travel underwriting for the personal lines intermediated business