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Amlin disappointed with UK performance in 2014
COR for UK business grows to 105% from 100% the previous year.
Hiscox and R&Q Synergy MGA deal stopped
Insurer pushes ahead with £9.25m yacht and marine trade MGA buy.
CMA may extend transparency deadline for no-claims bonus
The body is currently consulting following responses to its January draft order.
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Axa extends broker access to online SME products
Insurer has signed an agreement with software company Applied Systems.
Allianz UK on track to hit £3bn GWP by 2018, says Dye
CEO Jon Dye says insurer is growing in line with group aims.
Colin Marshall resigns as CEO of Besso
Marshall to remain with Lloyd's broker until June.
Alps enhances legal expenses cover
Policy now includes legal assistance following defamation on social media sites.
Pre-tax profits drop at Allianz UK in 2014
Provider sees COR widen as GWP rises.
Going for growth digital edition: Ageas
Allison Hughes, business development manager – commercial e-trade, Ageas, gives a flavour of what to expect from the insurer’s commercial proposition in 2015.
Rea leaves as Towergate confirms new executive team
John Kitson, ex-Aviva sales and marketing director for UK general insurance, joins the broker.
RSA chief Lewis admits results "not where I would want"
Insurer's UK and Western Europe chief not currently planning to exit business lines.
Rural Insurance launches online product for smallholders
Insurer says it responded to feedback from rural brokers and plugged gap in the market.
RSA sees decrease in net UK premiums
Provider’s COR stable at 99.5%.
Allianz UK's P&C profit falls to €178m as GWP rises to €2.68bn
Provider's combined ratio rises to 97.6% in 2014.
Compass hits £585m in member GWP
Gallagher's networks division reports that nine brokers have joined since the start of the year.
RSA returns to profit after 2013 losses
Provider reveals increased cost-cutting targets.
Going for growth digital edition: Abbey Legal
Robert Nicholls, director of sales at Abbey Legal analyses opportunities for brokers to grow in the care market.
Staysure "works tirelessly" to prevent further data breaches
Measures follow £175,000 fine by ICO for IT failings leading to fraud by hackers.
Staysure fined £175,000 for IT security failings
Information Commissioner's Office says hackers were able to access customer records.
Axa delivering ahead of schedule, says CEO Evans
Provider seeing profitable growth in the broker channel.
Covéa’s Sterling deal approved
Regulator approves acquisition of high net worth provider.
Axa reports 94.6% commercial COR
Provider’s commercial revenues top £1bn in 2014.
Going for growth digital edition: HCC
In our series discussing the pressing issues and challenges that the market face we speak to Simon Calderbank of HCC.