Ecclesiastical
Ecclesiastical pulls out of the London market
Ecclesiastical has announced its plans to cease underwriting London market business and begin the run-off of the existing portfolio of its subsidiary Ecclesiastical Underwriting Management (EUM).
Ecclesiastical hires former RSA broker director in newly-created role
Ecclesiastical has appointed Kevin Jones, who was formerly commercial director in the UK broker division at RSA, in the newly-created role of director of strategic development.
Ecclesiastical reports interim losses
Ecclesiastical has announced a loss of £9.9m in the first half of 2010. The figure is in stark contrast to the same period in 2009 when the insurer made a profit of £25.7m.
Reportage - Social networking: how can brokers build a profile that pays?
Everyone's talking about social networking but have businesses overlooked the commercial potential of these sites? Louise Meeson offers advice as to how brokers should use their online profiles for marketing and trading.
Reportage - specialist products: How practical is it to sell specialist cover on the web?
Making commercial insurance products available online can create efficiencies for customers, brokers and insurers and has proved particularly successful in the standard SME market. Ian Wainwright asks if it is practical to sell specialist cover over the…
Ecclesiastical announces new CEO for Australian business
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has appointed Andrew Moon as the new chief executive officer for its Australian business, Ansvar Insurance.
Ecclesiastical warns of metal theft "scourge"
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has warned that many of Britain’s churches and buildings are being systematically targeted by criminals for their valuable metal.
Regional power hour - Bristol: When it rains, it pours
This month's power hour, sponsored by Ecclesiastical and held in Bristol, looks at the growing impact of climate change on the industry - particularly that of flooding. Martin Friel reports.
Metal theft on rise
The rising number of metal theft claims has put 2010 on course to be the second worst year for metal theft on record, according to Ecclesiastical.
Ecclesiastical absorbs partner insurer
Ansvar, the specialty insurer bought by Ecclesiastical Insurance in 1998, is to be absorbed into the larger group.
Regional review: In the middle of it all
The self-sustaining and refreshingly honest nature of the Midlands insurance market mean it is well-equipped to ride out these difficult times, reports Martin Friel.
BIBA 2010: Over half of brokers see value in online platforms
Over half of British insurance brokers believe using an online platform to trade with carriers will help them retain commercial insurance business that would otherwise go direct.
Regional power hour – Glasgow : The e-factor
This month's regional power hour, sponsored by Ecclesiastical, asks what impact e-trading has had on the market and what concerns exist regarding its future. Liz McMahon reports.
PB Week: Clive Galbraith's guest blog
Clive Galbraith, chairman of Hastings-based broker Green Campbell Fisk, is PB's latest guest blogger
Ecclesiastical back in the black
Ecclesiastical has announced a return to profit in 2009 with pre-tax results of £79m, the second highest in its history. The profit is in marked contrast to last year’s loss of £22.5m.
At your service?
This month's discussion, sponsored by Ecclesiastical, focuses on why composite insurers' service levels is an area of weakness and what steps can be taken by the industry to improve claims handing?
Markel appoints business development manager
Markel International, the specialty property and casualty insurer, has appointed Anne Hudson as business development manager in its retail division.
Charity business: Charity begins at... work
With increasingly professional charities confident enough to shop around for the best deals and less risk-averse insurers, interest in the third sector is growing. Ian Wainwright gives tips on competing for business
Market Watch: Connecting with the UK Muslim community
Emmanuel Kenning looks at opportunities and developments in the UK takaful market
Floods devastate Cumbria
A one-in-200 year weather event hit Cumbria in November. It is already expected to cost the industry over £100m in claims, writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
The good, the bad and the average
Every broker wants their claims dealt with to the satisfaction of their clients - but just how often is that the case? Peter Joy analyses the results of the Insurance 360 study into the performance of 40 leading commercial insurers and looks at what…
Giles announces new non-executive chairman
George Prescott has joined the board of the group
Out with the old?
Following the Conservative's regulatory proposals, this month's power hour contemplates the future of the FSA. Louise Meeson asks if the insurance industry would benefit from regulation that differentiates it from the banking sector and examines how…