Property
CNA promotes from within for new underwriting manager
CNA Europe has appointed Steve O’Riordan as underwriting manager, London property.
CNA adds to healthcare industry range
CNA Europe has added property and business interruption coverage to its suite of products for the advanced medical technology sector.
Chubb recruits again, this time from Hiscox
Chubb Insurance has hired Hiscox underwriter Karen Bathgate.
AA figures show personal lines hardening
Research by AA Insurance has found on-going premium rate rises in both motor and home insurance.
Video: What the Papers Say latest edition
This month Martin Friel, editor of Insurance Age, and Emmanuel Kenning Features editor, are joined by Aviva's senior media relations manager, Erik Nelson.
Ink snaps up Adding1’s commercial wholesale book
Ink Insurance has bought Adding1’s property, liability and motor fleet based business and confirmed that CEO Julio Rodilosso will be retained in a consultancy role.
Household market predicted to strengthen
Home insurance premiums could rise by up to 10% in 2012 according to Deloitte.
Household rates will continue to rise says PwC
Accounting firm PwC has warned that the recent winter storms could push household premiums up this year.
Fresh Start for Voyager
Voyager Insurance Services has acquired the Fresh Start book of business from Culpeck Insurance services for an undisclosed sum.
Chubb adds seven to commercial management team
Chubb Insurance has made seven senior appointments to its UK and Ireland commercial insurance division.
Winter warning
Ice and snow on commercial properties can present plenty of opportunities for landlords and tenants to slip up, explain Kelly-Louise Kirby and Helen Bridgman
Liberty Mutual appoints chief underwriter
Liberty Mutual Insurance (LMI) has appointed a new chief underwriter of its commercial operations.
Hastings Direct appoints insurer relations head
Hastings Direct has found a replacement for Adrian Parry as head of insurer development.
Distribution chief Terry Whittaker leaves QBE
QBE Europe has confirmed the departure of Terry Whittaker, managing director of distribution, with immediate effect.
Bluefin's network adds to home panel
Bluefin’s network proposition, Broker Partnership Services (BBPS), has appointed Ageas to its panel of preferred home insurance providers.
Lorega and Keychoice join forces
Lorega has joined with Keychoice to provide commercial loss recovery insurance and services for its members.
Allianz teams up with Adrian Flux and Transactor
Allianz Retail has made its Clear Private Car product available through both Adrian Flux and brokers using the Transactor software system.
Congregational appoints head of underwriting
Congregational & General Insurance (CGI) has appointed Andy Squires as head of underwriting.
New Midlands manager for Ink Insurance
Ink Insurance has appointed Lee Bayliss as regional underwriting manager to the Midlands area.
Bridge to grow London business with Bluefin hire
Bridge Insurance Brokers has established a specialist property insurance division in its London market operation.
XL takes Allianz man to bolster Midlands operation
XL Group has made a new appointment to strengthen its Midlands underwriting team.
Allianz scores GWP, profit and COR hat trick
Allianz UK has reported growth in both premium and profit and a sub-100% combined operating ratio (COR) for the third quarter of 2011.
Affinity launches new home insurance service
Affinity Select Insurance Services has launched Household Insurance Expert.
Rates hardening at Amlin UK
Amlin UK has revealed an 8.4% growth in gross written premium (GWP) to £269.7m for the year to 31 October compared with £248.8m for the same period in 2010.