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Underwriter joins Bluefin from Arista
Sian Rolfe joins to oversee and develop products.
RSA’s COR soars to 104.5% in UK
Insurer posts fall in premiums and lower underwriting result.
Murphy joins Apricot from Hughes
New recruit to be branch manager.
Broker QT: What does the Scottish independence debate mean for the local insurance sector?
Insurer rates, currency questions and market withdrawals among topics discussed.
Zurich UK improves COR as business grows
Insurer claims “all key measures” have improved in past 12 months.
Aviva reports lowest UK insurance COR in seven years
GWP slips lower but underwriting result improves.
RSA group returns to profit
Insurer delivers £6m profit after tax.
Watson hails second quarter recovery at Ageas
Insurer boss confident in underlying strength of the business.
FCA launches social media consultation
Watchdog to examine financial promotions on digital platforms.
L&G reports fall in profit
Profit drops to £28m due to Q1 weather hit but L&G describes results as “stable”.
Towergate chief admits morale is “mixed” at consolidator
Mark Hodges says half year results in line with expectations.
Profits down at Ageas
Insurer posts improved second quarter results as weather impacts half year figures.
Autonet appoints Doyle as head of trading
New recruit joins from Axa Commercial.
Losses worsen at Towergate
Consolidator confirms 600 job losses as income stays flat and operating earnings drop for first half of 2014.
Novae posts improved profit and COR
Group chief exec praises gains made despite challenging environment.
Gallagher appoints regional directors
Two roles created in Midlands to promote growth.
UK General launches holiday home product
Policy to protect holidaymakers from unsatisfactory or non-existent homes is “first ever”.
Stackhouse Poland appoints ex-Paymentshield boss as CEO
Jeremy Cary will move to new chairman role.
“Job losses” for RSA, claims report
RSA also expected to report more losses when results are published this week.
Hiscox launches new cyber policy
Product includes practical support and compensation.
Profits up at esure
Provider reports slip in GWP for first half of 2014.
Transactor opens up in Halifax
Software specialist says hub will help target growth in north of England.
Broker QT: Olympian Edwards says disclosure lessons could be learnt from IFAs
Olympic triple jump gold medalist Jonathan Edwards is the latest big name to weigh into the transparency debate, admitting that on the surface his broker appears less professional than his IFA.
Benenden acquires Edinburgh broker
Keegan & Pennykid bought for undisclosed sum.