News
Zurich's six month profit halves to £50m
COR for the start of 2015 rises to 98.9% compared to 92.2% a year ago.
Hester: RSA can remove "dunce’s cap”
Hester hails “best results in a decade” for first half of 2015 as profits increase and COR improves.
GI operating profit in UK falls at Aviva
UK COR improves to 93.2% for first six months of 2015.
Willis Networks claims iprism partnership brings "competitive edge"
Network services director Anne Hughes says members will have access to a unique version of iprism's online portal.
Ageas' focus is on trading with the right brokers, says Watson
Ageas UK CEO admits insurer has a lot of work to do in its retail division.
Broking market in decline
Report suggests general insurance broking market has dropped 2.5% each year since 2010.
Towergate creates new London operation
Towergate also renames its Central Region.
Doodson and NPA owner Integro agrees to sell to Odyssey
Integro has bought numerous UK brokers over the past three years.
Ageas' net profit up following focus on commercial lines
Profit in retail business continues to decline.
Insurance revenue down but profit up at L&G
Operating profit surges by 36% for the first six months of the year.
Pen Underwriting secures Solicitors' PI capacity with QIC Europe
Pen will use capacity to offer primary cover of up to £3m.
Video: Arag 2014 annual results
Arag delivers record profits.
Brokers avoid direct channels for their PI cover
Research by Biba shows most brokers look for specialist advice for professional indemnity cover.
Sterling and Walmsley launch scheme for handcrafted goods
Craftcover.com will provide public and product liability for businesses making such items.
New structure adds 50% to Blanc's GWP
Axa Insurance GWP would total £1.2bn for the half year.
Caravan Guard's profit soars by 51%
The broker's turnover also grew by 10.8% to reach £7.16m.
Gallagher burns $25m in six months on Oval and Giles integration
Costs increase compared to $12.9m in the first half of last year.
Amanda Blanc to lead new Axa Insurance unit
Provider to launch integrated general insurance operation on 1 January 2016.
Gallagher vows to work with KPMG on skilled person review
KPMG appointed to lead 166 skilled person review into Gallagher.
Henderson buys Hall Rhodes
Leeds broker also announces second deal in the pipeline as it pays seven figure sum for Hall Rhodes.
Policies fall for Direct Line
But profits increase as brand commits to UK general insurance.
County Insurance buys Chester Insurance Services
All staff and co-founders to stay with the firm.
Broker Apprentice prizes revealed
Applications for the popular web series are open, enter now to win.
Biba appoints 12 regional young ambassadors
Team dedicated to promoting the interests of younger members.