RSA Group
Brokers will see more of new RSA chief
Adrian Brown has predicted that brokers will see more of Andy Haste’s successor than they see of the current chief executive.
RSA UK's personal lines performance takes up commercial lines slack
RSA UK has reported a 7% increase in premiums to over £1.5bn and has improved its combined operating ratio (COR) slightly to 98.5%.
RSA's chief executive to leave the company
RSA’s group chief executive, Andy Haste, is to leave the company by the end of the year.
Products: RSA launches “easy to understand” marine product for non-specialist brokers
RSA has claimed an industry first with the launch of its combined Marine Cargo and Marine Stock Throughput policy.
Product roundup: It’s a Standard Life for the man from the Pru
The finish line is now visible for the much discussed integration of Standard Life Health into Pruhealth, following its acquisition last year. The insurer has taken the move as an opportunity to adopt what it calls a leadership stance on differential…
RSA relaunches into legal indemnity market
RSA has announced a strategic partnership with independent broker Litigation Protection to focus on legal indemnity with solicitors and licensed conveyancers as it seeks “a dominant position in the market”.
Brown joins RSA board
RSA has appointed Adrian Brown to its board as an executive director.
Update: Axa stands alone in its voluntary ban on referral fees
Insurers have said they are not prepared to follow Axa’s lead in the banning of referral fees for personal injury.
FSCS adds journalist to board
The Financial Services Authority has appointed Liz Barclay, David Weymouth and Jayne Nickalls as non-executive directors to the board of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).
RSA buys into calm waters of marine
Insurer snaps up pleasure craft specialist despite softening marine sector
Willis splits CEO and chairman role
Willis has appointed Rodney Baker-Bates as an independent non-executive chairman while CEO of Willis UK and Ireland, Brendan McManus has been named CEO of Willis.
Brokerbility members reveal best performing insurers
Axa Commercial Lines has topped the Brokerbility bi-annual Satisfaction Survey for the second consecutive time.
RSA shakes up marine market with Noble purchase
RSA has confirmed its acquisition of all shares in Noble Marine Insurance Brokers and Noble Underwriting Agencies, for a rumoured £4m.
RSA's Donaldson on the move in managament shuffle
RSA has made some significant changes to its senior management with a shuffle that may have direct implications for brokers.
RSA UK growth offset by motor scheme pull out
RSA’s Q1 results have shown an overall rise in UK premiums of 9% to £760m (2010: £697m).
RSA launches mid market commercial product
RSA has launched a new Commercial Combined Select product which it claimed has been specifically designed to meet the needs of a range of sector trades.
Polly C – the hottest insurance gossip
Polly’s attention has been drawn to a tricky situation facing brokers and their insurer accounts.
Market moves: a clean swoop is the trend for teams
It used to be that individuals would leave one company to join another and miraculously several colleagues would appear by their side a few months later.
What the Papers Say
Bluefin's marketing guru Peter Elliott joins Liz McMahon, senior reporter at Insurance Age and the magazine's editor Martin Friel to discuss the trade press' biggest stories.
RSA buys Oak Underwriting
RSA has confirmed the acquisition of Oak Underwriting for an undisclosed sum.
Aspen confirms appointment of former RSA Scotland chief
Aspen Insurance has confirmed Annie Watson will take on the role of general manager Scotland, at Aspen Risk Management.
RSA expands SME e-trading proposition
RSA has announced the expansion of its e-Promise team designed to support brokers online trading with the insurer.
Keelan Westall makes new regional appointments
Keelan Westall has appointed two new business development managers to cover the South East and Midlands regions.
Norgrove confirmed as Zurich's GI CEO in Ireland
Zurich Insurance has confirmed the appointment of Ken Norgrove as chief executive officer of its general insurance (GI) business in Ireland.