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Kwik-Fit Financial Services closes Birmingham centre
Kwik-Fit Financial Services has confirmed the closure of its Birmingham centre as of Friday 31 August with the loss of nearly 170 jobs at the company.
Ageas commercial COR dips to 100%
Barry Smith, chief executive at Ageas UK, has revealed that the provider’s combined operating ratio for commercial business improved to 100% in the first six months of 2012, from 104.3% in the same period last year.
Kwik-Fit to axe up to 170 jobs
Kwik-Fit Financial Services (KFFS) has confirmed plans to merge its insurance business onto one site with the loss of up to 170 jobs.
Ageas commercial COR improves to 104.1%
Ageas UK has revealed that its commercial business produced a combined operating ratio of 104.1% for the first three months of 2012.
MMA extends relationship with Kwik-Fit
MMA has joined the panel of Kwik-Fit-owned The Green Insurance Group.
Ageas confirms it is suing Kwik-Fit
Ageas has confirmed it is to take legal action against Kwik-Fit.
Ageas sues Kwik-Fit over insurance arm deal
Ageas is suing Kwik-Fit over liabilities relating to the £215m purchase of the company's insurance arm in 2010.
Profile: Biba does Brussels
Distribution, European influence and a united voice for insurance are just some of the key areas new Biba chairman Andy Homer and CEO Eric Galbraith are focusing on, writes Martin Friel
Towergate Underwriting builds corporate partnership team
Towergate Underwriting has appointed Eileen McFadden as corporate partner development manager.
Grant Ellis scoops achievement award at UK Broker Awards
Bartlett & Co won both the Chartered and Commercial Lines Broker of the Year awards and Broker Network’s Grant Ellis bagged the Achievement Award at this year's UK Broker Awards.
Ageas increases profit four fold in first half of the year
Ageas has delivered a remarkable turnaround in its profits for the first half of the year but its combined ratio remains stubbornly above 100%.
Kwik-Fit announces senior appointment
Kwik-Fit Financial Services has appointed Kieran Gilmurray as its new director of finance.
Ageas unveils four retail appointments
Ageas UK has announced a series of appointments as it looks to support the growth of its retail operations.
Ageas announces Castle Cover acquisition
Ageas UK has acquired intermediary Castle Cover for £52.8m. According to the insurer, the purchase will increase its customer numbers to around eight million.
Ageas loses £16.6m in general insurance
Ageas UK has announced a loss in its general insurance book despite growth in both personal and commercial lines.
Ageas responds to retail growth with senior restructure
Ageas UK has announced key appointments to support the growth of its retail operations reporting into retail managing director Andy Watson.
Ageas' retail profit remains static while COR continues to improve
Ageas' quarter three results have shown its UK retail operations, RIAS, Kwik Fit Insurance Services and Ageas Insurance Solutions (UKAIS), have delivered a 32% increase in total inflows to £96m.
News review: October
The founder and chairman of direct insurer Esure, Peter Wood, revealed that 2014 would be the earliest date that the company would launch an initial public offering.
Power hour: Giving something back
With the Government's introduction of the Big Society concept and public spending review, it is clear the private sector will need to step up its support of communities. This month's roundtable explores how the insurance industry should contribute…
Hastings appoints former Kwik Fit ecomms and marketing chief
Broker Hastings Direct has appointed Michael Lynch as its new head of marketing services.
Accurate risk pricing: On the nose
Insurers are increasingly turning to technology to help them underwrite their risks more accurately. Liz McMahon uncovers the key to getting the pricing right.
Thomas, Carroll comes out on top at this year's Broker Awards
Thomas, Carroll walked away with Intermediary of the Year and chairman John Moore bagged the Achievement Award at this year's UK Broker Awards.
TGIC reports rise in profits and turnover
The Green Insurance Company (TGIC), which was set up three years ago, has reported a pre-tax profit of £670,000 for 2009, up from £35,000 the previous year.
Fortis reports return to profit in Q2 but trails behind last year's H1 result
The insurer reported profit before tax of £8.4m for Q2 2010, an improvement on the £3.2m loss made in Q1, but behind last year's H1 profit of £26m.