Sterling Insurance
Sterling retains BBB+ rating
Fitch has affirmed the insurer financial strength ratings as BBB+ for Sterling Insurance and Sterling Life giving both a stable outlook.
Manchester appointments boost regional underwriting presence
Arista and Sterling have both made several appointments to their offices in Manchester.
Sterling targets northern business with new Manchester office
Sterling Insurance has confirmed it will open a regional branch in Manchester by the end of March 2012.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking - Commercial insurers: Winners and losers
The annual Insurance 360 Business Insurers Insight Report service rankings show some steady, some on ladders - and some on snakes.
Sterling secures partial Chartered status
Sterling Insurance Group’s personal lines, commercial underwriting and claims divisions have received Chartered Insurer status from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Sterling loses out to newcomer for Biba scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has chosen newcomer Aqua Underwriting over holding insurer Sterling to run the association’s high net worth (HNW) scheme.
Products: Cover from when the hammer falls
The high net worth antique and auction market has seen a recent focus on product development for both a broker and an insurer.
Debrett’s enters HNW with Sterling
Debrett’s, the self styled modern authority on all matters of etiquette and fine style, has launched Debrett’s Prestige Insurance targeting “discerning home owners”.
New Sterling cover for the antique Connoisseur
Sterling Insurance has entered into a partnership with Connoisseur Policies to provide specialist cover for antique dealers, art dealers and auctioneers.
Sterling uncovers broker confidence schism
Research by Sterling Insurance has revealed that 65% of brokers are confident about commercial lines business growth prospects in the next 12 months while over half saw no prospect of growth in personal lines.
CBG launches cover for booze industry
CBG has launched an insurance product to meet the specialist needs of the commercial brewery industry.
Latest insurer signs up to Aldermanbury Declaration
Sterling Insurance has signed up to the Chartered Insurance Institute’s (CII) Aldermanbury Declaration.
Sterling targets 50% growth in three years
David Sweeney, director, personal and commercial insurance at Sterling Insurance has revealed the insurer is aiming to grow its books of business by 50% in the next three years.
Lorega targets the Midlands with BDM hire
Lorega has appointed Tracey Sutton as broker business development manager for the Midlands region.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking: How do insurers measure up in the high net worth market
High net worth clients demand a high standard of service, as do their brokers, but which insurers are delivering it? Peter Joy unveils the answer.
Broking success - Grove & Dean: Racing ahead
Emmanuel Kenning speaks with Damian Collett about mastering the art of a multi-niche approach.
Product launches: Sterling wins DOA contract
David Oliver Associates (DOA) has chosen Sterling Insurance Company to underwrite its new Platinum Commercial Combined Policy.
David Oliver Associates launches new commercial policy
Underwriting Agency David Oliver Associates (DOA) has chosen Sterling Insurance Company to underwrite its new Platinum Commercial Combined policy.
Product review: Tradesman product wins on price
The products reviewed here are rated from one to five by brokers, based on the policy's key benefits.
Reportage - high net worth: Because they're worth it
Edward Murray looks at how upgrading standard policies to mid and high net worth can benefit both the client and broker.
Regional development management joins Sterling from PMI Health Group
Sterling Insurance Company has appointed James Leigh as regional development manager for the North.
Sterling hires new commercial underwriting chief from Axa
Sterling Insurance Company has appointed Kevin Donoghue to a newly created position, head of commercial underwriting.
Market Moves
A monthly look at who is moving where.
High-net-worth - A broker bypass?
Traditionally, HNW individuals have sought advice from brokers to insure their most valued assets. Louise Meeson asks where the increasingly popular method of buying online leaves the intermediary.