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Hiscox posts "solid" UK performance as profits remain flat
Insurer saw overall gross written premium edge up by 8% as its COR improved to 83%.
RSA considering rights issue
Provider keeping its options open.
Axa chief Evans confirms broking division is profitable
UK and Ireland CEO says foundations in place with insurer on track to reach 96% COR for 2015.
Axa UK COR improves to 98.1% in 2013
Axa UK and Ireland general insurance business produced a sub 100% combined operating ratio (COR) in 2013 as revenues fell 1% to £3.7bn (2012: £3.8bn).
e-Underwriting adds to PowerPlace range
Second product added in just over four months.
Axa and Saffron in £4m growth deal
Partnership covers both personal and commercial lines business.
Allianz secures engineering deal with Jelf
Insurer said it was selected after having rebuilt its scheme.
L&G enters personal lines motor market
Provider partners with Junction for new market venture.
Berns Brett becomes Lloyd’s broker
Development designed to support UK-based and overseas clients.
Ageas boss Watson to scrutinise retail businesses' cost base
Insurer's CEO describes overall 2013 figures as "pretty strong" as profit edges up.
UK General moves for Gallagher Heath client director
Peter Fulthorpe has also spent nine years at Zurich.
Ageas UK records 3% profit uptick for 2013
Insurer's combined operating ratio improves to 98.4%.
Besso appoints new CFO
Samantha Hovey makes switch from Cooper Gay.
HSB Engineering adds Toolan to team
New recruit joins from Zurich to target business in the North East and Yorkshire.
Caravan Guard launches fifth wheel scheme
Specialist adds cover for UK manufactured and imported models.
Thomas Carroll declares former cricketer hire
Mike Powell to join broker's new sales development team.
UK General strikes income protection scheme deal
Specialist provider in deal with Sussex-based Best Insurance.
Gallagher moves four businesses to new Bournemouth base
Broker stated that move is believed to represent the largest office letting in Bournemouth since 2008.
Axa's Williams hopes meeting provides "greater insight" into flood claims
Government hosts meeting with insurance leaders to discuss how the industry is helping people affected by the floods.
White Oak Underwriting Agency adds new expertise from RFIB
Underwriting agency aiming to expand with new capacity.
Biba renews medical travel scheme with AllClear
New deal runs for further three years.
Hood Group appoints Gary Little as head of distribution
Company confirms creation of new role.
Devitt appoints Hill as underwriting director
New recruit joins from Equity Red Star.
Government calls flood summit with insurance leaders
Attendees to discuss practical response for those affected by flooding.