News
RSA director to leave in June
Chris Sime, sales and strategic relationships director, RSA UK & Europe, is to leave the insurer at the end of June 2013.
Coversure opens in Bedale
Coversure has opened an office in Bedale, North Yorkshire, its first new franchise of 2013.
Allan Chapman & James launches enhanced media product
Allan Chapman & James has launched an updated media policy underwritten by Zurich Insurance.
Ex-Swiftcover exec departs Axa marketing role
Axa’s Tina Shortle, marketing director for the direct and partnerships side of the business, has resigned.
Premium Credit swoops for former Aviva boss
Premium Credit has moved to appoint former Aviva boss Michael Phillips as head of major accounts and insurer relationships.
Giles recruits Carlos Thompson in sector MD role
Giles has appointed Carlos Thompson from Endsleigh Insurance as managing director, private rental sector.
Purple unveils UK General as panel member
Purple Partnership has unveiled UK General as a new panel member, Insurance Age can reveal.
Biba CEO warns of online challenge
Biba chief executive Eric Galbraith has voiced his concerns at the transactional nature of insurance and the over-emphasis on price.
Towergate recruits marketing director from Lloyds
Towergate has appointed Lindsay Forster as group marketing director.
Commercial COR unacceptable, says Aviva boss Spencer
Aviva UK and Ireland chief executive Robin Spencer has branded the insurer’s commercial combined operating ratio (COR) as “unacceptable”.
UK Broker Summit 2013: The recession is over, delegates told
Delegates were welcomed to this year’s UK Broker Summit with the news that the recession is over.
Broker Apprentice Episode Six: Which scheme was best?
With schemes undoubtedly one of the hottest topics in the broker market today the winning contestant should be rightfully proud of their achievement.
Aviva UK GI delivers steady 98% COR amid 2013 pay freeze
Aviva delivered a steady UK combined operating ratio (COR) of 98% for 2012 as the group confirmed that its executive directors would not receive any annual bonuses.
Direct Fleet goes to Cobra for new renewals manager
Direct Fleet Insurance has appointed Joanne Cassidy as renewals manager.
JLT adds to financial institutions team
JLT Specialty (JLT) has added Roger Maxted, John Greene and Tracy Miller to its financial institutions team.
L&G GI reports GWP growth while profit and COR decline
Legal & General’s (L&G) general insurance (GI) division has reported gross written premium of £349m for 2012, up from the £304m reported in 2011.
Policy Shop unveils ex-AA Insurance boss in non-exec role
Policy Shop has named former AA Insurance Services boss Andy Briscoe as non-executive chairman.
Axa regaining brokers trust at Bolton NTC
Axa was losing business to other insurers before it restructured its Bolton branch as a national trading centre (NTC), according to Chris Maguire, manager of the NTC.
Admiral CEO warns of aggregator slowdown despite Confused profit
Confused.com recorded rising profits for the first time in four years as Admiral group CEO Henry Engelhardt admitted that the rate of aggregator growth was "slowing".
Admiral seeks to build "metaphorical skyscraper" as profits rise
Admiral has delivered a group pre-tax profit of £345m for 2012, up from £299m the year before.
Insurer view: Ditch the "old-boys' network" and get professional
Hiscox believes that brokers should stop relying on the "old boys' network" and instead strive for professionalism by securing chartered status.
CII unveils new claims faculty chairman
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has unveiled Ecclesiastical's claims and risk services director David Bonehill as its claims faculty board chairman.
PPI complaints soar as FOS cites 'unprecedented levels'
Lloyds TSB has topped the list of payment protection insurance (PPI) offenders in the second half of 2012, with 42,195 complaints.
JLT enjoys 20% profit growth
Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) has seen its 2012 profits jump by 20% as it delivered organic growth of 7%.