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Potential Aviva sale to shape outlook for composites
The future of the composite model remains uncertain as the industry waits to see if another insurance giant will swoop on Aviva's general insurance arm.
Ecclesiastical hires former RSA broker director in newly-created role
Ecclesiastical has appointed Kevin Jones, who was formerly commercial director in the UK broker division at RSA, in the newly-created role of director of strategic development.
Arista boosts Bristol team with hires from Chartis, NIG and Axa
Commercial lines underwriting specialist Arista Insurance has made three appointments to further strengthen its Bristol office.
RSA warned to raise Aviva offer to £8bn
RSA will have to raise its offer for Aviva’s general insurance business by 60% to £8bn to seal the deal, according to a report in the City AM newspaper.
Ray Cox lands Brit CEO role ahead of Burrows retirement
Mr Cox will replace Peter Burrows as chief executive officer of its UK strategic business unit. The appointment is effective from 1 September 2010.
RSA responds to press speculation about Aviva
RSA has confirmed that it put forward a proposal to Aviva to acquire its UK, Canadian and Irish general insurance businesses excluding RAC and Health for £5 billion in cash.
Aviva confirms rejection of RSA's £5bn GI offer
Aviva has confirmed it received a conditional proposal from RSA to acquire its general insurance (GI) businesses in the UK, Ireland and Canada excluding RAC and health for a sum of £5bn funded entirely from a rights issue by RSA.
Aviva shares climb following reports of audacious RSA approach
According to Sky News, RSA has put in an offer to Aviva for its entire general insurance arm
Axa launches SME product on Acturis
Axa has released a commercial combined e-trade product to brokers on the Acturis platform on an open market basis.
RSA half year results show premiums up 9%
RSA has announced UK net written premiums of £1.5bn in the first half of 2010, up by 9% compared with the same period of 2009. However, it added its combined operating ratio had slipped from 97.4% to 98.9% for the comparable periods as a result of severe…
E-commerce: RSA launches e-trading service for brokers
RSA has launched a new e-trading service for brokers as part of its bid to become a top three player in the small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) arena.
Polly C - the hottest insurance gossip
Since RSA began celebrating its 300th birthday, Polly has attended several of its soirees where its commemorative beer, brewed by Shepherd Neame, has been in copious supply. It was no different when she attended its launch of RSA online at the British…
Product launches: RSA introduces policy enhancements to fleet active offering
RSA has updated its Fleet Active offering and launched new Small Business Combined (SBC) and Yacht Alliance products.
Claims Underwriting Exchange challenged by competitor database
A new database that permits claims data sharing while protecting commercially sensitive information could challenge the position of the Claims Underwriting Exchange (CUE).
RSA launches online quote and buy facility for brokers
RSA has launched RSA Online, a new service which enables brokers to obtain quotes and bind a policy online.
Brit raids RSA for liability portfolio management underwriter
Brit Insurance has appointed Tom Taylor as liability portfolio management underwriter in its London office. Reporting to Jamie McNab, UK portfolio manager for liability, he takes up his position immediately.
RSA launches small business combined and yacht covers
RSA has launched a new multi-cover small business combined (SBC) product as well as a new policy for yachts.
Reportage - composite v specialist: From the tiny ant to the elephant
When it comes to SME business, are the smaller, niche providers naturally a better fit or does the scale and clout of the composites count the most in this market? Martin Friel asks how much size really matters.
Talent search is trigger for top staff moving roles in industry
The corporate merry-go-round at the top of the country's insurers is being driven by the need to secure 'top talent' in an attempt to stave off the worst effects of the recession.
Markel relocates Scottish office
Markel (UK) Limited, the retail division of Markel International, the specialty property and casualty insurer, has relocated its office in Scotland to Glasgow.
RSA's Devitt to depart UK business
RSA’s sales and strategic relationship director Aaron Devitt is to leave the UK business after taking an internal promotion in Copenhagen.
RSA chairman slams Obama's "anti-British rhetoric" over BP
Barack Obama has been labelled anti-British for his attack on BP in an open letter from John Napier, chairman of RSA.
RSA SME boss Norgrove to move to Travelers
Ken Norgrove, director of small to medium sized enterprise (SME) business and chief executive of group renewable energy at RSA, is to return to Ireland to take a role at Travelers.
CNA unveils senior hires
CNA Insurance Company has announced the appointments of Paul Dowling and John Taylor to the newly-created roles of chief underwriting officer, commercial lines and chief underwriting officer, specialty lines, respectively.