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90 jobs hang in balance at NIG
Around 90 roles are at risk at NIG’s regional offices as Direct Line Group moves forward with the third stage of its cost-cutting plans.
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UK General targets niche motor with Kennedy move
UK General Insurance has appointed Martin Kennedy to develop its niche motor products.
NIG sales director out in management reshuffle
Direct Line Group has confirmed that Dave Parry is standing down as sales and distribution director at NIG.
NIG to create senior business development roles
NIG will create senior business development manager (SBDM) roles to replace the broker-facing positions set to be lost as part of parent Direct Line Group's cost-cutting drive.
Green broker in NIG commercial tie-up
NIG has been selected to underwrite the core commercial insurance business of Insure Green as it bids to drive growth within its combined product range.
SMEs: Home advantage
The Olympic experience showed that flexible working is a viable option for many, but companies need to weigh up the risks as well as the benefits.
Towergate Underwriting boosts e-trading with ex-NIG man
Towergate Underwriting has appointed Dean Fletcher as commercial e-strategy and products manager.
Direct Line confirms float plans
Direct Line Group (DLG) has announced it will seek a flotation on the London Stock Exchange.
Duke Street Capital founder could bid for Direct Line
The founder of Duke Street Capital has registered his interest once again in snapping up Direct Line, the Daily Telegraph has reported.
Direct Line insists brokers will see "no change" from NIG
Brokers will see "absolutely no change" in their dealings with NIG, Direct Line Group has insisted in the wake of its cost-cutting measures unveiled today.
Direct Line overcomes weather claims to post £135m profit
Direct Line Group overcame "worse-than-expected" home weather claims to post an operating profit of £135m during this year's second quarter.
Products: Aspen tackles underinsurance while NIG rolls out property owners product
Two insurers have targeted the property owners market recently. Aspen Risk Management highlighted that a key benefit of its new product was that it provided practical help in dealing with the growing issue of underinsurance.
Ex-RSA chief leading Direct Line bid
Andy Haste, former chief executive of RSA, is leading a private equity consortium making a bid for Direct Line Group.
NIG appoints new underwriting manager for Birmingham
NIG has appointed Paul Lovatt as area underwriting manager for its Birmingham office.
Axa scoops top spot in Brokerbility survey once again
Axa has topped Brokerbility's bi-annual insurer performance survey for the second successive time.
NIG targets North East expansion
NIG has moved to strengthen its proposition in the North East with two appointments to its team.
ebroking 2012: E-trading cannot replace broker service
Brokers must use e-trading as an extra tool, and not view it as a replacement for parts of their service, according to a panel discussion at the 2012 Insurance Age eBroking event.
NIG recruits underwriting chief in Scotland
NIG has appointed Neil Bowen as area underwriting manager (Scotland) with responsibility for underwriting across its commercial book.
NIG reveals profits in 2011 results
NIG has revealed that it made a profit after tax of £47.3m in the year to 31 December 2011, a reversal of the £78.8m the provider lost in 2010.
NIG continues regional BDM appointments
NIG has appointed a new business development manager for the East Anglia region to target the SME sector.
Products: NIG to undertake funeral director scheme’s underwriting
NIG has won the contract to underwrite the Lark Group’s SAIFInsure scheme from Axa.
Products roundup: Telematics take up gains pace
There were a wide range of products launched in the last month, with numerous markets catered for, from equine risks to vacant commercial properties.
NIG aims to expand in Scottish market
NIG plans to invest in its Scottish operation and grow its Glasgow-based team following feedback from brokers in the Scottish commercial and SME market.