Property
Aviva’s Spencer promises more efficiency for brokers
Chief executive officer of Aviva UK and Ireland for general insurance, Robin Spencer, has promised brokers more automation and digital methodology to drive efficiency.
L&G broker director sets sights on motor market entry
Legal & General's (L&G) broker and intermediary director Mark Holweger has set his sights on entering the motor market in partnership with brokers later this year.
L&G enjoys strong COR improvement
Legal and General (L&G) has revealed that its combined operating ratio for the first half of 2013 improved markedly to 81%, from the 91% recorded for the same period last year.
Insurance claims handler jailed for £39,000 fraud
An insurance claims handler who stole £39,000 from his employer to settle pay-day loans and drug debts was jailed for 17 months at Cardiff Crown Court on 2 August 2013.
Ageas UK enjoys 17.3% net profit rise
Ageas UK reported a net profit increase of 17.3% to £49.1m for the first half of 2013, up on the £41.9m posted for the same period of 2012.
Axa UK & Ireland reports improved half-year P&C COR
Axa UK & Ireland has delivered an improved combined operating ratio of 98.7% in property and casualty business for the first six months of 2013.
Ace delivers leap in profits
Ace has reported a rise in net income to $1.84bn [£1.2bn] for the first six months of the year, from $1.3bn in 2012.
Plum grows into Northern Ireland
Plum Underwriting is now writing non-standard and mid-net worth household risks in Northern Ireland, the company has confirmed.
QBE's Bathia steps down with immediate effect
Ash Bathia, chief underwriting officer of QBE’s property, casualty & motor (PCM) division is leaving the provider.
Personal Lines Broking: Feeding the phoenix
As brokers continue to reinvent themselves to remain a major force in personal lines insurance, it is up to insurers to help them flourish in this competitive market
Hiscox in overseas property push
Hiscox has revamped its overseas home insurance offering with extra lines of cover.
Aqua launches new HNW home wording after broker feedback
Aqua Underwriting has reacted to broker feedback with the launch of a new HNW home wording.
Broker Network and Countrywide in three-year deal with Allianz
Towergate’s network division has launched a three-year partnership with Allianz Insurance.
Insurance infographic: The Impact of the 2011 Energy Act on property lettings
In this insurance infographic, Zurich focuses on the Energy Act 2011 which contains provisions to make it unlawful from April 2018 to rent property that does not hit minimum energy efficiency standards.
Insurance claims handler sentenced after £7,000 flood fraud
An insurance claims handler who swindled almost £7,000 from her employer to fund shopping trips has been sentenced.
Axa's new broker-only household product goes live
Axa’s new broker-only household product, which covers properties with a maximum of three bedrooms, has gone live.
Sterling promotes claims manager
Sterling Insurance has promoted Kevin Duncan to the role of technical claims manager for property and liability.
APC looks to support smaller brokers with product limit rises
APC has increased the limits on a number of its products in a bid to help smaller brokers win bigger clients.
Arista launches commercial home builders scheme with Kent broker
Arista Insurance has launched a national scheme for commercial home builders with Maidstone-based MPW insurance brokers.
Ceta adds LV to household panel
LV has joined Ceta’s home insurance panel which currently includes Allianz, Ageas, Covea, Zurich and Covea and is responsible for £25m of premium income.
Plum Underwriting unveils HomeWorks product upgrade
Plum Underwriting has revamped its HomeWorks product to include cover for the property owner's general contents.
UK General hits 500-scheme target
UK General Insurance has reached its 500-scheme target and laid out plans to focus on a "product-led strategy" concentrating on "profitable business, as opposed to chasing volume".
Products: LV and H&L move to expand their household presence
Both LV and Home & Legacy (H&L) have moved to expand their footprint in the household insurance broker market. LV has made its home insurance product ABC available through broker Coversure, in addition to the provider’s highway motor, commercial vehicle,…
Liberty restructures commercial property team
Liberty Mutual Insurance (LMI) has promoted Richard Brown to the new role of UK commercial property manager.