Groupama
Groupama PA policy enhanced
The insurer claims it will give brokers targeting the small to medium sized enterprise sector a valuable tool in their armoury
Broker EXPO 2009 hits record figures
Demand from delegates and exhibitors leads to new venue decision for 2010
Groupama HQ relocates
It has resulted in about 25 jobs being moved outside the capital
Keep it zipped
The current subject on broker lips is PMI claims transparency, yet this was banned from discussion at a recent AMII meeting. In the absence of proper debate, Liz McMahon brings viewpoints together on the page
Road to recovery
Although motor rates are on the up, a rise in claims inflation means insurers still have a long journey ahead before the sector regains profitability, explains Louise Meeson
Groupama aims to forge stronger links with brokers
The insurer has grown its proposition team in a bid to forge stronger relationships with brokers
Groupama announces regional open days for brokers
The insurer said the aim is to meet high street brokers and provide a forum to share ideas and feedback
Junction secures five year deal with banking giant
Deal with Santander will see affinity specialist provide bank's first branded insurance products
PowerPlace intent on doubling distribution through internet
Move online would put PowerPlace "in the spotlight" says Matthew Reed
Am I bothered?
How much do customers really care about risk management? Louise Meeson asks if the industry is tuned in to clients' needs or simply searching for ways to cut claims and rake in revenue
Out with the old?
Following the Conservative's regulatory proposals, this month's power hour contemplates the future of the FSA. Louise Meeson asks if the insurance industry would benefit from regulation that differentiates it from the banking sector and examines how…
Off the agenda: AMII PMI meeting vetoes transparency discussions
Mike Izzard sees progress despite frustrations of Groupama
Complaints data reveals insurers do it better
Results from the Ombudsman shows banks come a poor second in their handling of customer complaints
New CEO in place for PowerPlace
Appointment comes as part of sales focus for Towergate's subsidiary
Groupama's profits slide
The insurer's pre-tax profit fell to £5.4m for the first half of 2009
Groupama makes three senior appointments
Heads of household, motor and PA and travel announced
A rosy outlook
Recessions are a test of resilience: as the weaker contenders are weeded out, those that remain grow stronger and flourish. Liz McMahon reviews broker performance in the SME sector and looks at provider offerings
Problems of pigeonholing
With 4.8 million businesses falling into the SME category, how effective is this classification in meeting client requirements? Martin Friel investigates how providers and brokers can satisfy the needs of this diverse sector
Groupama creates new commercial role
Groupama makes internal promotion to head up commercial distribution
LV next in line for PowerPlace
LV to roll out host of products within weeks
A crisis of confidence
The financial services world has lost a great deal of public trust lately and the insurance industry must start believing in itself if it is to regain it. Laurent Matras explains why a re-evaluation of our offering is overdue