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Rural Insurance eyes 'number two' spot after year of growth
UK General business Rural Insurance boosted its gross written premium by 11% to £32m and improved Ebitda by 5% to £2m for the financial year ending 31 March 2014.
Commercial lines hires to boost regional trading at Covéa
Covéa has unveiled six senior commercial lines appointments in a bid to bolster the firm’s regional trading capability.
UK General shrinks commercial broker partnerships
UK General is reducing the number of broker relationships in its commercial division in a bid to deliver “an improved, tailored service” the Leeds-based insurer said today.
Catlin replaces QBE as UK General commercial capacity provider
UK General has signed a three-year capacity arrangement with Catlin Group in a deal that will see QBE replaced as a capacity provider for the managing general agent.
UK General sells compliance outfit UKGI to Thistle Initiatives
UK General has reached an agreement to sell its compliance consultancy business UK General Insurance to financial services firm Thistle Initiatives.
Broker networks: better together?
With major firms such as Aviva among those to sever their network ties, how can broker networks remain attractive to potential members?
Regional Review: Leeds
The fact that Leeds is a city on the up has not been lost on the regional insurance market, which counts a multitude of major insurers and a thriving community of brokers within its ranks.
In Series: Mid-corporate Risks: Taking the risk away
Risk management provides a welcome opportunity for brokers and insurers after years of recession – but they must provide a united front to take full advantage.
UK General boss pessimistic on commercial rate rises amid renewals
UK General commercial managing director Mike Keating is eyeing “pockets of business” where rate rises can be achieved, but offered a pessimistic outlook on the state of the wider commercial market.
Your Say: Using our weaknesses
Nobody following the Financial Conduct Authority’s review of add‑ons would have needed to cross the proverbial gypsy’s palm with silver to gain prior knowledge of the nature and scope of the proposed remedies.
Managing General Agents: Tightening up
Most sectors of the insurance industry audibly groan when presented with the possibility of increased regulation – so why are managing general agents welcoming the prospect?
Market Moves - 27 February 2014
All the movers and shakers in recruitment in the insurance industry this week.
Ex-Gallagher Heath client director Fulthorpe joins UK General
UK General has taken on former Gallagher Heath client director Peter Fulthorpe as commercial division sales manager in the Midlands, Wales and the South West.
UK General wins schemes deal with Best Insurance
Leeds-based specialist insurer, UK General, has designed a bespoke income protection policy in a deal with Sussex firm, Best Insurance.
C-Suite – MGA: The devolution of personal lines
Is big data really the answer to stopping the rot that has taken hold in personal lines insurance?
Career development: MGAA calls for nominations ahead of board elections
A number of existing representatives of full managing general agent members of the Managing General Agents' Association have revealed their intention to stand for re-election, as the MGAA begins its board election process and calls for nominations from…
Chartered status: Raising standards
Amid an industry-wide drive for improved standards, how will the CII’s consultation on changes to its corporate chartered status criteria affect firms seeking to stand out from the crowd?
UK General looks to Paymentshield and Mapfre for schemes business hires
UK General has strengthened its scheme business with two appointments.
Woollam takes on commercial distribution role at UK General
UK General has appointed former NIG director for key accounts Chris Woollam as commercial distribution and strategy director.
UK General prepares for 2014 schemes growth with three hires
UK General has made a trio of appointments to broaden the scope and knowledge of its schemes division, in anticipation of a period of expansion.
Lloyd’s first-ever female CEO Inga Beale signals new era for insurance industry
Canopius CEO’s experience makes her ‘ideal’ replacement for Richard Ward
Aon Risk Solutions' Barclay to take over Rural reins from Stevens
Rural Insurance has appointed Aon Risk Solutions' Ian Barclay to replace Simon Stevens as managing director of the agricultural insurer.
Scottish broker GS swoops for UK General director Marshall
Independent broker GS Group has appointed UK General’s Stephen Marshall to lead the firm’s Glasgow branch team.
Career development: UK General hails apprenticeship success
UK General has recruited four full-time apprentices following their completion of a 12-month scheme.