Zurich Insurance
RSA 'distracted' by Zurich in Q3
RSA group CEO Stephen Hester has called Zurich's "unsolicited approach" to RSA a distraction during the third quarter of 2015 in which RSA reported a 1% increase in core group underlying net written premiums.
The Zurich Insurance Masters: Best of the broker golfers come to the fore
The golfing glitterati of the insurance world gathered at the idyllic setting of The Grove in Hertfordshire last month for the final of The Zurich Insurance Masters.
The Great Debate: Focus on connectivity
Brokers without a digital strategy warned they will be “in trouble” at the Future of Broking Debate.
Anders Lewis wins The Zurich Insurance Masters
The Arthur J Gallagher employee took first prize with 31-point score at The Grove in Hertfordshire.
The Zurich Insurance Masters: The final
Our quest to find the best golfer in the insurance broker market is almost over. Don’t miss a stroke with our live coverage of the final from the Grove hotel in Hertfordshire.
S&P affirms continued AA- rating for Zurich
Ratings agency says outlook is stable for the insurer following RSA deal exit.
Commissioning editor’s letter - October 2015
“Happily, I feel, and having met with many of you over the last year, brokers will rise to whatever the future challenges will be”
Zurich's dropped RSA bid surprises market
Provider says there will be no impact on its day-to-day running after Zurich pulls out of takeover bid
RSA's shares drop 20% as takeover deal with Zurich collapses
Stock market analysts downgrade their recommendations for RSA.
Zurich withdraws RSA offer
Zurich has abandoned the takeover bid of RSA following a “deterioration in trading performance”.
Insurer tips for Rugby World Cup 2015
All go for the same team to be overall winner - but who could it be?
LV looks to grow in broker personal lines motor, says O'Roarke
Insurer's general insurance MD sees opportunities for growth in all areas, despite increased competition in commercial lines.
End of an era as Zurich poised to take over RSA
Brokers give a mixed reaction to Zurich’s bid to buy RSA as deadline extended
Editor's letter - September 2015
Emmanuel Kenning looks at the burning issues this month
Bye bye RSA?
Takeover of RSA will leave just one major British-owned insurer
Broking Break: Your Top Five on Friday
It’s been a busy week in broking but which stories hit the top spot for our readers this week?
Zurich proposes 550p per share offer for RSA as deadline extended
Potential deal values insurer at £5.6bn.
Zurich seeks “more time” on RSA deal
Reports say talks progressed over the weekend but suggest that Zurich will ask for extra time as bid deadline looms.
Zurich's RSA bid "in jeopardy" claims FT
Zurich have appointed Evercore Partners to help with bid as reports suggest the two insurers are "far apart" on price.
Broking Break: Your Top Five on Friday
It’s been a busy week in broking – but what were the five most popular stories? This is your chance to catch up.
Will the RSA brand survive?
Experts question whether RSA brand will continue if a deal with Zurich is successful.
Sharma optimistic despite Zurich's 50% H1 profit fall
UK general insurance CEO of four months says focus will be on customers' needs.
Zurich's six month profit halves to £50m
COR for the start of 2015 rises to 98.9% compared to 92.2% a year ago.
RSA to hold out for 600p offer from Zurich, reports say
Analysts estimate insurer's value at 550p per share.