Commercial
Legal expenses - ATE: End of the road?
With the government giving the green light to implementation of Lord Jackson's civil litigation reforms, Leigh Jackson details the adverse reaction of legal expenses insurers and whether this sounds the death knell for the ATE market.
Ageas to hike household rates to emulate motor
Ageas is set to continue hiking rates on its household insurance, on top of the 10% it has already pushed through in the first quarter of 2011, in a bid to replicate the improved combined ratio already seen in its UK private motor performance.
Insurers rail against solicitors' PI burden
The insurance market should not bear the burden of "regulating the solicitors' profession" due to insufficient regulatory intervention, the Association of British Insurers has warned.
Fish eyes boutique growth after ex-Lockton partner hire
Private equity-backed broker Fish Insurance is set to make a play for boutique commercial insurance, following the hire of a former Lockton partner to spearhead a new division.
Penny Black's insurance week
Still fresh in the mind, this month's Biba conference was awash with the usual rumours that started on stands and, by the second night, were sworn gospel.
Post magazine – 26 May 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Transatlantic to launch UK personal lines brand - Insurance News Now – 26 May 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories that include how Transatlantic Re is poised to launch a new UK personal lines general insurance venture to capitalise on hardening premium rates in the motor market.
Markel changes UK team
Markel international has reorganised its retail division Markel UK, appointing Steve Carroll to a wider retail role.
Transatlantic to launch UK personal lines brand - Insurance News Now – 26 May 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories that include how Transatlantic Re is poised to launch a new UK personal lines general insurance venture to capitalise on hardening premium rates in the motor market.
Mapfre and Mitsui extend co-operation agreement
Insurers Mapfre and Mitsui Sumitomo have extended their existing co-operation agreement to include reinsurance and risk consulting services.
Mapfre and Mitsui extend co-operation agreement
Insurers Mapfre and Mitsui Sumitomo have extended their existing co-operation agreement to include reinsurance and risk consulting services.
Arista appoints East Anglia underwriter
Commercial lines MGA Arista Insurance has appointed Stephen Robinson as development underwriter for the East Anglia region.
Barbon marks second year of growth with £11m profit
Barbon Insurance Group has recorded a pre-tax profit of over £11m based on a 4% increase in turnover in 2010.
Zurich rings changes to commercial broker division
Zurich has made a number of new appointments as part of the planned restructure of its UKGI commercial division.
Dual Italia signs bancassurance deal for D&O
Dual Italia, part of the Dual Group, has announced an agreement with banking group Intesa Sanpaolo Group to sell directors’ and officers’ policies through all of the bank’s branches that service corporate clients.
Energy insurance remains favourable despite natural catastrophes
Despite an unprecedented number of recent natural catastrophes, conditions remain favourable for most energy insurance buyers, according to Marsh.
Dual Italia signs bancassurance deal for D&O
Dual Italia, part of the Dual Group, has announced an agreement with banking group Intesa Sanpaolo Group to sell directors’ and officers’ policies through all of the bank’s branches that service corporate clients.
Energy insurance remains favourable despite natural catastrophes
Despite an unprecedented number of recent natural catastrophes, conditions remain favourable for most energy insurance buyers, according to Marsh.
McManus lands Willis Limited CEO role
Willis has confirmed the appointment of Brendan McManus to CEO of Willis Limited. He will take on the job in addition to his role as CEO, Willis UK & Ireland.
McManus lands Willis Limited CEO role
Willis has confirmed the appointment of Brendan McManus to CEO of Willis Limited. He will take on the job in addition to his role as CEO, Willis UK & Ireland.
Dutch insurance market reaches saturation point
The Dutch insurance market is saturated and has become highly competitive, according to a new report.
Dutch insurance market reaches saturation point
The Dutch insurance market is saturated and has become highly competitive, according to a new report.
Ecclesiastical Ireland MD resigns
Ronan Foley has resigned from his position as managing director of Ecclesiastical's business in Ireland to take up another position in the industry.
Ecclesiastical Ireland MD resigns
Ronan Foley has resigned from his position as managing director of Ecclesiastical's business in Ireland to take up another position in the industry.