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Applied Systems launches Epic in UK
Offering for UK insurance brokers follows roll-out in US and Canada.
Aviva named as potential buyer for RSA
RSA's geographical footprint would be complementary to Aviva's, claims Berenberg analyst.
Aviva UK and Ireland CEO Spencer to leave at the end of the month
Aviva has confirmed that Robin Spencer, CEO of UK & Ireland GI, will leave at the end of the month to be replaced by Maurice Tulloch, CEO of Aviva Canada.
Axa UK unveils new group chief financial officer
Axa UK has unveiled Bertrand Poupart-Lafarge as the UK group's chief financial officer, replacing Jean Drouffe who will assume a leadership position in Axa France.
Aviva's new chairman reveals insurer will leave 16 segments
Aviva's new chairman John McFarlane has announced the insurer will leave 16 underperforming business segments in a bid to focus on higher returns.
Randall & Quilter says acquisition pipeline remains strong
Randall & Quilter (R&Q) will confirm that its Canadian managing general agency (MGA) will close during the company's Annual General meeting (AGM) today.
RSA to focus on small non-UK acquisitions
Simon Lee, group CEO at RSA, has confirmed the provider would be targeting smaller acquisitions outside the UK and was not seeking to make a major billion pound purchase.
Ex Footman James boss to lead JLT’s MGA
Former Footman James boss Paul Matthews has been recruited as CEO of JLT-owned Thistle Insurance Services.
AM Best confirms RSA's 'A' rating
RSA has had its ‘A’ rating for financial strength confirmed by AM Best.
Lloyd’s broker bought by US group
London-based broker and underwriting company Chesterfield Group has been bought by US-company H.W. Kaufman Financial Group.
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.
Catastrophes push Markel's COR up to 152%
First quarter results for Markel International have revealed a combined operating ratio of 152% compared to 109% for the same period of 2010.
Markel International sees GWP grow but COR deteriorate
Markel International has announced it achieved $709m (£436m) of gross written premiums (GWP) for the year to 31 December 2010 (2009: $641.20m).
News Analysis - Conferences: Prime Minister announces £200m university and enterprise link
This year's Chartered Management Institute and Confederations of Business Industry conferences pulled in the big hitters as business leaders attended to work out how best to plan for the period of austerity ahead.
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.
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.