Brit Insurance
Former Jelf director hired by Brit
Peter Grocock to head the insurer's Bristol branch
Outlook 2010
The only certainty over the coming year is change, with brokers seeking new avenues to secure their businesses while regulatory control could undergo seismic shifts in the UK and Europe, writes Jessica Pothering
The promised land
Over the years, RSA has acquired a somewhat unfavourable reputation for not delivering on its promises, however Mike Lawton pledges that such 'sins' are now a thing of the past. Martin Friel tracks the insurer's 'journey of enlightenment'
Brit adds Dutch non-exec
Willem Stevens joins board of Dutch-domiciled insurer
Dual raids Brit for new underwriting director
Jenny Martin joins Dual Corporate Risks as underwriting director
2009: stepping into the unknown
A near-catastrophic global banking collapse and the worst recession in living memory have all affected insurance broking. Andrew Tjaardstra reviews the big stories from an unprecedented year.
Brit prepares for Peter Burrows' retirement
Brit group CEO Dane Douetil implements management restructure in UK division ahead of planned 2010 retirement
Four insurers sign up to RAS's web-based risk management
Insurers join panel of ActionPro risk management tool
Broker Direct launches new RSA retailers product
David Greaves, director of deals and small business at RSA, said the insurer will deliver more products to Broker Direct brokers next year
Brit director moves over to Markel
After 12 years, Hugh Maltby leaves Brit to take on new operational post
Broker EXPO 2009 hits record figures
Demand from delegates and exhibitors leads to new venue decision for 2010
Market first for Brit Insurance
First two way contractual agreement via the Lloyd’s Exchange platform
Brit reports rise in GWP
Dane Douetil, chief executive officer of Brit Insurance Holdings, said the UK business is continuing to make good progress
Willis board gives go ahead for move to Ireland
Company now awaits shareholders' and Supreme Court vote
Broker Direct launches online retail comparison product
Zurich and Brit policies now sit side-by-side for brokers
To boldly go...
With rocket launches costing anything up to almost £80m, space underwriting is potentially the final frontier of event insurance. Jessica Pothering finds out what a day in the life of Brit's Chris Gibbs involves
Brit half year results hit by foreign exchange losses
Half year report reveals confusing contrasts in profit and loss
Brit wins cricket contract
Brit Insurance takes over from Vodafone as England cricket sponsor
Brit bags new chief operations officer
Former XL figure defects to Brit
Chaucer CEO to retire
Several board members quit following breakdown of Brit discussions
Brit withdraws Chaucer bid
Takeover off the cards as Chaucer board declines to recommend proposal to shareholders
Brit strengthens motor fleet team
Ian Fraser appointed motor fleet underwriter