Property
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.
Barbican and Glemham part ways
Barbican Insurance Group has confirmed it is to cease providing underwriting capacity to Glemham Underwriting.
Barbon delivers over £11m profit in second year of growth
Barbon Insurance Group recorded a pre-tax profit of over £11m based on a 4% increase in turnover in 2010, its second successive year of growth.
Ageas returns to profit despite 104.6% COR
Ageas Insurance has revealed profit before tax of £3.9m for the first quarter of 2011, a £9.2m improvement over the equivalent quarter in 2010.
Barbon employees to get slice of acquisition pie
Barbon Insurance Group has launched a unique new employee incentive in a bid to increase the number of acquisitions it makes.
Aviva posts improved COR in first quarter 2011 results
Aviva has revealed a 20% increase in general insurance premiums to over £1bn for the first quarter of 2011 (1Q2010: £913m).
Allianz chief hails broker book but laments state of commercial market
Allianz UK CEO, Andrew Torrance, hailed the performance of the insurer’s broker retail book but lamented the continued soft condition of the commercial market as he revealed the insurer's financial performance for the first three months of 2011.
Liberty takes on 10 new staff to push commercial growth
Liberty Mutual Insurance, the commercial lines operation of Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe, has announced several new staff appointments as part of its drive into the UK’s commercial lines mid-market.
RSA launches mid market commercial product
RSA has launched a new Commercial Combined Select product which it claimed has been specifically designed to meet the needs of a range of sector trades.
Brokers are still making their mark in personal lines
Brokers are retaining their customer appeal in personal lines despite the growth of insurance aggregators - though they must remain in tune with customer needs to stay ahead, according to new Aviva research.
Catastrophes push Markel's COR up to 152%
First quarter results for Markel International have revealed a combined operating ratio of 152% compared to 109% for the same period of 2010.
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Axa's UK commercial motor revenues jump by 21%
Axa’s results for Q1 2011 have shown a 2% drop in total revenues to €28bn (£25.2bn) from the same period last year.
Allianz continues roll out of household range to brokers
Allianz Retail has launched its Clear household range on Acturis, forming the next stage of its product roll out to brokers.
Barbon division sets up in London in aim to smash growth target
As it opens a London base, Cadogan Keelan Westall, part of the property and commercial division of Barbon Insurance Group, has announced that it is on target to more than double 2010’s new business growth.
Aspen confirms appointment of former RSA Scotland chief
Aspen Insurance has confirmed Annie Watson will take on the role of general manager Scotland, at Aspen Risk Management.
Next head rolls at Axa Commercial
Head of specialist markets at Axa Commercial, Mike Phillips, has become the latest member of senior management to leave the business.
Invicta announces latest acquisitions
Invicta Insurance Services is set to complete it latest acquisitions which will add 2,500 customers and over £1m GWP to its portfolio.
Plum hires in bid to fuel further growth
Plum Underwriting has hired two new underwriters to handle its rapid growth in the non-standard household market.
Brokers favour tighter home claims checks, according to Axa
Over one third of brokers (38%) said they believed people were more likely to exaggerate a claim than a year ago, according to research by Axa.
Keelan Westall makes new regional appointments
Keelan Westall has appointed two new business development managers to cover the South East and Midlands regions.
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Many industries rely upon ancillary income to generate their profit. Low cost airlines, unable to deliver margin from their core products, instead make their money on hotels, hire cars, or travel insurance. In the motor trade, new car sales deliver low…
Products: Ink targets charity and care markets
Ink Insurance has established Ink Charity to tap into the charity and care sectors.
Schemes: Ecclesiastical and CBG see specialism as their future
Poor results have led both an insurer and broker to seek solace in the schemes market.