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Sabre posts rising GWP and underwriting profit for 2017
First results since motor insurer began trading on the London Stock Exchange on 11 December 2017.
Carole Nash and Axa remain committed to Republic of Ireland bike market
Broker and insurer have no plans to imitate MCE’s Brexit withdrawal.
MCE blames Brexit as it pulls out of Republic of Ireland
Firm to stop trading in the country on 30 March.
UK General launches personal lines cyber cover
Provider claims cyber cover has traditionally focused on corporate and high net worth markets.
Open GI unveils new platform Mobius
New applications cover brokers, insurers and MGAs.
Aviva posts UK profit rise for 2017 as COR improves to 93.9%
Group CEO Mark Wilson says provider is targeting bolt-on acquisitions in 2018.
Legal & General insurance COR worsens to 93%
GWP went up but operating profit fell as the insurer blamed the drop on escape of water claims.
Esure profits and premium shoot up in 2017
Surge in motor policies at insurer.
Turnover up but profits slip for Be Wiser
CEO Mark Bower-Dyke said marketing and staffing spend had increased to counteract competition and fewer cars on the roads.
BGL targeting 200 apprentices for new academy
Recruits to range from school leavers to degree holders.
Hastings reveals growth in 2017
Firm posts rising GWP and profits as Toby van der Meer takes over as CEO.
Azur MGA launches HNW car collector product
Collector Car is underwritten by AIG and can also incorporate everyday vehicles.
Admiral reports growth in 2017
However its Confused aggregator sees profits slip following marketing and product development spend.
Profits rise and COR improves at Direct Line in 2017
Policy count and premiums drop at NIG.
Swinton puts 268 people at risk of redundancy
Broker to close 40 branches in latest restructure.
Amanda Blanc “exceptionally pleased” with UK & Ireland performance
The CEO praised the impact of the business' commercial lines division and insisted the "excellent" results had no bearing on McCafferty’s exit.
Steve Lewis confident RSA UK will “bounce back” in 2018
Provider "not concerned" following £116m underwriting loss in 2017.
Moneysupermarket posts 12% insurance revenue rise for 2017
Group revenue, profit and average number of monthly visitors all increase.
CEO Watson "encouraged" by Ageas UK 2017 results
Insurer urges government not to delay new Ogden legislation as it moves back into profit.
Cyber add-on for brokers launched
The product is available from iSmartSupport and brokers can whitelabel the add-on.
Tempcover to offer short term home cover
The scheme is the latest in a raft of changes to hit the home insurance market as providers clamour to respond to changing customer needs.
AIG posts $6.7bn loss for final quarter of 2017
COR for the full year comes in at 117.3%.
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Jackson Lee claims a market first for its hybrid and electric vehicle GAP cover
MGA highlights battery cover in new offering.