RSA Group
What The Papers Say - January 2014
Jonathan Swift, editor in chief at Insurance Age, joins the title’s deputy editor Andrew Pearce for the latest edition of What The Papers Say.
Commercial Express boss says Inter Hannover switch makes policies easier to sell
Underwriting agency boss says household brands such as RSA make policies easier to sell.
Inter Hannover out as OIM Underwriting capacity provider
Capacity now provided by a consortium of insurers.
Co-op cancels sale of GI business
Group claims GI arm's "significant growth potential" was factor in decision.
RSA's long 15 minutes of fame
The completion of the PwC review into the claims and finance issues uncovered in Ireland two months ago brought an element of closure to the insurer's recent stint in the spotlight.
RSA in hotel and restaurant product launch
Insurer insists new offering will give businesses "peace of mind".
Willis moving to all-Ireland business model by end of 2014
Broker says restructure will enhance offering to Northern Ireland clients.
RSA's Brown admits insurer's reputation has been "damaged"
Adrian Brown's admission follows PwC review into Ireland issues and twin sackings.
Fitch welcomes findings of RSA review
Ratings agency positive around issues in Ireland but ratings watch remains negative.
RSA fires Ireland CFO and claims director
Dismissals follow PwC review into Ireland claims and finance issues.
RSA personal lines head denies revamp is cost-cutting ploy
Mark Christer pays tribute to the departing Jill White's nine years of service.
RSA merges UK affinity and personal lines broker teams
Restructure sees personal lines broker MD Jill White leave the insurer.
Aviva named as potential buyer for RSA
RSA's geographical footprint would be complementary to Aviva's, claims Berenberg analyst.
RSA board to receive PwC review on Ireland irregularities
Insurer confirms £200m cash injection into its Irish business.
Nordic insurer Sampo most likely candidate to buy and break up RSA, says UBS
Allianz or Zurich most suited to buy provider's UK business, according to analyst.
RSA poised to publish "key findings" of Ireland PwC probe
Insurer confirms that verdict will be revealed on 9 January.
Polaris renews imarket contract with IBM
imarket confirms that quotation volumes tripled on the previous year while new business volumes doubled.
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RSA maintains S&P downgrade will have "no material impact"
Rating agency today hit the insurer with a downgrade to A- from A.
RSA hit by S&P credit rating downgrade
Insurer's rating lowered to A- from A.
RSA placed on negative watch by Fitch
Rating agency warns that "some of RSA's key financial metrics are weaker than its ratings would suggest".
RSA urged to put itself up for sale
Investors have reportedly written to the insurer demanding action.
RSA's Brown: Lee's resignation was "the right thing to do"
No timescale for replacement appointment.
Simon Lee will receive £824,000 after resigning from RSA
Payment is in line with ex-chief executive's contract.