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Groupama withdraws Carole Nash from market
Groupama's broker arm has reportedly withdrawn its motorbike insurance specialist Carole Nash from the market.
Reportage: Merry Christmas?
It’s been a busy and a tough year for many brokers, but the industry has risen to the challenges and is ready to face big changes on the horizon for next year. Edward Murray reports
Groupama claims industry first with product launch
Groupama Insurances has made its first e-traded product live for full cycle trading on Open GI, Acturis and Insure.com, with SSP integration set to follow in early 2013.
Ageas UK completes £116m Groupama acquisition
Ageas UK has completed the acquisition of Groupama Insurance Company for £116m.
Groupama adds to Optima range
Groupama has added an online quotation facility for group personal accident, illness and business travel cover to its Optima Online extranet.
Ageas chief excited by Groupama deal
Barry Smith, chief executive of Ageas UK, has spoken of his excitement about the insurer's future prospects in the wake of the Groupama deal.
20 jobs at risk in Groupama restructure
Groupama Insurances has confirmed 20 jobs are at risk as it 'restructures its central support functions' in a move to reduce expenses and boost efficiencies.
RSA and LV in motor claims agreement
RSA has signed an agreement with LV to help speed up motor payment processes and remove unnecessary costs.
RFIB turns to ex-Towergate risk officer
RFIB has appointed Lisa Siggery as risk and compliance director replacing Stephen Grant.
Groupama builds household team
Groupama has targeted growth in its niche household broker business by expanding its underwriting capability.
Boisseau dismisses Groupama Group rating downgrade
Francois-Xavier Boisseau, CEO of Groupama Insurances, has dismissed the recent rating downgrade to Groupama Group by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) as being of “no relevance” to the UK business.
S&P to upgrade Groupama UK's rating after Ageas deal
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) ratings services has placed Groupama UK’s BB financial strength rating on CreditWatch with positive implications.
Insurance Age October 2012 digital edition
The October edition of Insurance Age is full of news analysis essential to brokers.
RSA signs bilateral agreement with Groupama
RSA and Groupama Insurances have moved to tackle the industry issue of subrogated motor repair costs with a bilateral agreement.
Brokers react positively to Ageas snapping up Groupama’s UK business
Industry hails Ageas’ move on Groupama’s UK business despite uncertainty over continuity
SMEs: Home advantage
The Olympic experience showed that flexible working is a viable option for many, but companies need to weigh up the risks as well as the benefits.
Groupama confirms pension fund injection ahead of sale
Groupama SA has confirmed that ahead of completion of the Ageas deal, £40m will be injected by Groupama Insurance Company Limited (GICL) into the pension fund which will be subsequently transferred to Groupama SA.
Ageas UK confirms Groupama buy
Ageas has signed up to buy Groupama Insurance Company Limited (GICL) for £116m.
Video: What The Papers Say latest edition
In the September edition of What The Papers Say, David Worsfold joins reporter Caitlin Morrison to discuss the implications for brokers of the proposed takeover of Groupama in the UK by Ageas.
Groupama announces extra social media workshops
Groupama Insurances is set to roll out a series of free one-day workshops designed to help brokers embrace social media.
Sentiment Survey launches for brokers
Calling all brokers, it is that time of the year to vent your views about all things insurance and also be in with a chance to win tickets to see Jools Holland perform at the Royal Albert Hall.
Plus ça change but will it be the même chose?
Last Friday Ageas announced that it was in exclusive talks with Groupama about the UK business. The latter had been formally on the market since the start of this year and linked with pretty much every provider going, private equity and MBOs.
Ageas extends deal with John Lewis to provide travel cover
Ageas has extended its partnership with John Lewis Insurance to provide travel cover.
Insurers named and shamed by FOS
UK Insurance, part of Royal Bank of Scotland, racked up the highest number of general insurance complaints referred to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) according to new figures.