Commercial combined
Allianz sees profits slip 10 points in first quarter
Allianz Insurance's pre-tax profits have slumped more than 10% to £36.7m (£41.1m: 2009) for the first quarter of 2010, despite a near 5% increase in gross written premium (GWP) to £411.3m.
Hiscox reports £10m Deepwater oil disaster impact
Hiscox gross written premiums (GWP) increased by 6.4% in local currencies to £504.1m in the first three months of 2010.
UK General to withdraw underwriting function from regional network to Leeds office
UK General is to pull back its underwriting capabilities from its regional network and concentrate expertise in its Leeds headquarters in a move which is expected to result in job losses
DOA confident as it unveils 10% growth strategy
Underwriting agency, wholesale broker and retail travel provider, David Oliver Associates (DOA), has revealed significant growth plans for 2010 as the country officially emerged from recession
Research exposes national contenders as biggest threat
Brokers have identified the large national players as posing the greatest threat to their business, according to new research
MMA strengthens SME risk management
Insurer has joined together with Risk Stop to provide services to commercial customers
Aviva returns to corporate risk
Andrew Tjaardstra reports on Aviva's plan to become a top-three corporate player within five years.
APC to launch new commercial combined product
Commercial combined product will cater for over 250 different trades
Biba urges members to exploit Aviva ads
A "fantastic opportunity" according to Galbraith