Property
Holweger sees “huge opportunities” with brokers for L&G
Provider chief hails “strong profit performance” and growth.
GWP flat at L&G in 2014
Provider’s general insurance operating profit drops 14.5%.
Arag launches commercial landlords policy
Insurer says the new product was created after demand from brokers.
Axa targets South-west and Wales growth with new appointments
Insurer adds property owners and professional indemnity expertise with double hire from RSA and Franklands Insurance.
Covéa launches real estate product
Product is aimed at commercial property owners for blocks of flats or light industrial premises.
Insurers to feel the big squeeze in household insurance in 2015
The household insurance sector looks set to continue as an intense battleground for the biggest insurers as 2015 gets into its stride.
Phillip Walter leaves CEO role at Avantia Insurance
New CEO expected to be confirmed before the end of the week.
The Source launches new-build household scheme
Firm cites broker demand for a specialist new-build household policy.
Top players losing share of household insurance market
Report says a condensed market and a shift in distribution model could threaten future profitability.
Martinez & Partners targets £120m in GWP in 2015
Company expects GWP to be around £85m for 2014.
Taylor joins Atrium
New recruit to work on property book.
Fice leaves property director role at QBE
Insurer confirms departure.
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£32.1bn paid out in claims in 2013 according to ABI
Pay outs for liability claims were down slightly on 2012 to £6.8bn.
Touchstone to launch e-trading platform
Underwriting agency begins roll out with commercial property owners product.
ABI’s transparency stance welcomed by brokers
Concerns raised over implementation of insurer body’s pricing clarity drive
NCI predicts further growth
Chief executive believes pet and breakdown business will drive growth in 2015.
NCI posts record profits
Profit before tax grows to £1.2m as board confident of further growth despite challenging motor market.
A-Plan posts rises in turnover and profit
High-street broker claims pipeline for branch openings remains strong as total reaches 72.
Consumer premiums fall 7% in Biba and Acturis index
Biba figures show continued premium drops for home and motor.
RSA’s COR soars to 104.5% in UK
Insurer posts fall in premiums and lower underwriting result.
Murphy joins Apricot from Hughes
New recruit to be branch manager.
Watson hails second quarter recovery at Ageas
Insurer boss confident in underlying strength of the business.
Profits down at Ageas
Insurer posts improved second quarter results as weather impacts half year figures.