Mid market
Torrance: A strong performance
Chief executive Andrew Torrance has hailed Allianz UK’s performance as “very strong” as it reported profits of £115m for the first nine months of the year.
Direct Group makes second acquisition of 2012
Direct Group has acquired Simple Insurance from UK General for an undisclosed sum.
Searching for the sales holy grail
Consolidators that want to achieve growth through additional sales may have embarked on a long and ultimately unfruitful quest, Tony Cornell says
Aviva promotes from within for broker focused underwriting chief
Aviva has appointed Ian Ferguson to the role of chief underwriting officer for intermediary and partnerships with responsibility for driving the focus on underwriting across the broker channel whilst delivering profitable growth.
Zurich expands mid-corporate appetite
Zurich has expanded its Corporate Focus range to include products covering food and beverage and sports, leisure and entertainment (SLE).
Reportage: Thinking big about smes
The difference between the small and the medium-sized businesses under the umbrella term SME can be very large and brokers need diverse tactics to target them both, explains Caitlin Morrison
Towergate Underwriting builds corporate partnership team
Towergate Underwriting has appointed Eileen McFadden as corporate partner development manager.
XL takes Allianz man to bolster Midlands operation
XL Group has made a new appointment to strengthen its Midlands underwriting team.
Mitsui Sumitomo completes regional office network
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has confirmed the completion of its regional office network with the opening of branches in Belfast and Glasgow.
XL looks to Axa and Zurich to broaden middle market appetite
XL Insurance has broadened its appetite in the mid market space by opening up its offering to business with a turnover of between £25m-£250m.
Midlands broker unveils 20% year on year growth plans
Commercial insurance brokers Johnston Park McAndrew has moved into larger offices as part of its growth strategy.
Significant leadership changes at Zurich's commercial broker division
Following the recent changes in its UKGI commercial broker division, Zurich has announced further key appointments.
Line blurred between mid corporate and SME
Lack of clear distinction between SMEs and mid corporates has led to an overcrowded sector