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Groupama calls for major market correction as commercial revenues drop
Groupama has revealed a 34% increase in profits before tax and amorisation to £18.5m (H1 2010: £13.7m) for its combined UK operations in the first six months of 2011.
Simplyhealth reveals aim to grow further following Groupama deal
Simplyhealth has revealed plans to grow its market share to 10% after the purchase of Groupama Healthcare.
Groupama sells healthcare arm to Simplyhealth
Simplyhealth has today announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase the UK healthcare business of Groupama Insurances, subject to the required regulatory approvals.
Sell personal accident cover
▶ There is a common misconception that personal accident (PA) cover is difficult to sell and administer – this is not the case. It is incredibly flexible – there are no rules about the number of employees or size of premium and the benefits can be…
Incisive Media cleans up at the Biba Awards 2011
Journalists from Insurance Age and sister title Post Magazine topped three categories and received four highly commended awards at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s 2011 journalist of the year awards.
Groupama claims e-trading milestone
Groupama has labeled Optima Business Plus “the market’s first fully online, multi-section, commercial combined product”.
Brokers declare support for central database of fraudsters
The vast majority of brokers feel penalties for insurance fraud should be higher and a central database of fraudsters, used at point of sale, would help to deter fraud according to a survey by Groupama Insurances.
Sign up now for the 2011 Prince's Trust Insurance Cup
With the 2010/11 football season over, whether your team finished top, rock bottom or stuck in mid-table obscurity, it’s time to start looking forward to The Prince's Trust Insurance Cup.
Groupama chief slams legal profession over referral fees
The chief executive of Groupama Insurances has blasted the “lobbying power” of the legal profession in preventing the introduction of an outright ban on the use of referral fees.
Biba 2011: Groupama vows "radical change" in online SME market
Brokers targeting the SME sector are about to see "a radical change" to the way traditional commercial combined cover is quoted and secured, it was today claimed at the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference.
Biba 2011: My Manchester Q&A Part Two
The team at Post and Insurance Age will again be publishing a daily at the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference in Manchester on Wednesday and Thursday.
Esure launches broker offering ahead of IPO
Esure has revealed its intention to move into the broker market with the launch of Esure broker.
Sentiment Survey Spring 2011
The latest Sentiment Survey indicates that the market is definitely hardening in personal lines, dual pricing is still a concern for brokers and uncertainty remains over networks. Emmanuel Kenning reports.
Groupama targets niche trade with Exclusively
As part of the launch of its Exclusively range, Groupama is to broaden its distribution base by giving the open market access to certain scheme areas.
Groupama launches first product from "Exclusively" range
Groupama Insurances has created a series of specialist commercial insurance products for open market trading with supporting brokers.
Viewpoint - motor insurance: the mire of credit hire
A changes of attitude by brokers and insurers is long overdue and would restore customers’ faith, says Steve Caffrey.
Groupama moves to capitalise upon bike opportunities
Groupama Insurances has adapted its motorbike cover in a bid to grow its account in this area.
Select & Protect enhances product and trading platform
Select & Protect has announced the addition of Groupama to its underwriting panel as part of a re-launch of one of its home insurance products.
Cancer u-turn reveals division in PMI
Bupa’s u-turn on capping cancer cover for its corporate schemes has exposed how fragmented the private medical insurance (PMI) industry is in its approach to the disease.
Market moves: Winds of change sweep the country
Snow flurries in Scotland were matched only by the blizzard of job announcements in the region with Lockton, Heath Lambert, Aspen and RSA all unveiling changes.
Bupa 'first' claim met with scepticism
Rival private medical insurance providers have expressed surprise at Bupa’s claim to have secured an industry first in its cancer cover limits.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - one year on: the debate
If you missed yesterday's live webinar debating the Aldermanbury Declaration - one year on - it is now available for viewing on-demand.
Groupama backs calls to abolish referral fees
Groupama Insurances has lent its support to demands for the complete abolition of referral fees for personal injury claims.
Reportage - SME: a blossoming romance
The SME love affair has been flourishing for a while, but what does the term actually mean? With nearly all UK enterprises falling into this category, Liz McMahon explores the sector's diverse needs.