UK General
Devine returns with Hubbard-backed broker
Former Ageas retail commercial director Brendan Devine is to launch a new motor panel broker in the first quarter of next year with UK General chief executive Peter Hubbard serving as a non-executive director.
UK General hails apprenticeship success
Leeds-based specialist insurer, UK General, has employed four apprentices full time after they completed a 12-month scheme.
Market Moves: UK General hires former BMW man and Sue Langley returns to industry
This week saw a surge of appointments among insurers, with fresh faces at AIG, Allianz and UK General. The latter swooped for a former BMW man to serve as schemes director, while others looked to more conventional sources. Former Lloyd’s and Hiscox boss…
C-Suite: All brokers can benefit from MGAs
How hip can managing general agents be? In UK commercial broking, MGAs have become a must-have accessory, with most of the big brokers bolting on MGAs to their distribution portfolios.
UK General puts motor book back with Ageas
UK General has switched its £20m commercial motor book back to Ageas less than 12 months after it struck a capacity agreement with QBE.
Brokers should review their processes following Swinton fine, says UKGI
UK General's compliance arm UKGI has called for brokers to review their process and internal policies in the light of Swinton’s £7.4m fine by the Financial Conduct Authority.
UK General launches non-standard motor scheme
UK General has launched a non-standard motor scheme through Policy Shop, its first since announcing its partnership with Gibraltar-based Enterprise Insurance in May.
Market Moves: MGAs make a raft of recruitments as broking is unusually placid
Exits and entries were once again high on the agenda this week as a number of managing general agents, including Argenta and UK General, unveiled a host of high-profile appointments. While the broking sector was uncharacteristically quiet, Mitsui…
View from the Top: Three’s the magic number for FCA
Principles, accountability and proportionality are the essential elements for effective industry regulation, says Peter Hubbard, Group chief executive, UK General Insurance.
UK General commercial plans boosted by ex-RSA director appointment
UK General has appointed former long-term RSA director Ian Barker as its new commercial technical director in a bid to strengthen its underwriting and portfolio management capabilities.
Volkswagen signs deal with UK General
Volkswagen Financial Services has signed a deal with UK General Insurance that aims to give VW Group customers free access to approved repairers in the event of an accident.
Movers & shakers: All aboard as every sector chips in with compelling recruitment performances
Hires, departures and extra-curricular appointments were finalised across the board this week, as the managerial merry-go-round gathered speed. At UK General, Neil Martin has been hired to take on the role vacated by Bluefin-bound John Neil, while in the…
Regulation: A heavy crown
The downfall of the Financial Services Authority was met with resounding support. However, as its successors take over sceptics ask whether the twin peak model might create more discontent in the industry.
Industry expresses surprise as FSA probes use of private investigators
The Financial Services Authority has launched an investigation into insurance firms’ use of private investigators after becoming suspicious they are being deployed as a “tactical tool” to slash valid claims payments.
View from the Top: There may be trouble ahead
A catalogue of natural disasters in recent times have been pushing our industry’s bottle to the brink, says Peter Hubbard.
Bruce returns to market with RSA role
Cathie Bruce has joined RSA as distribution manager, four months after leaving UK General where she was managing director of commercial insurance for just under a year.
UK General backs Chinese restaurant insurance scheme
UK General has set up a scheme with Sunderland-based broker Newton Lee to provide insurance cover to the Chinese restaurant and takeaway sector.
UK General joins the MGAA
UK General Insurance has become a member of the Managing General Agents' Association.
Market moves: Willis reshuffle and new Marsh Asia-Pacific CEO among biggest changes
This week represented a big seven days for the broking community, with key changes at Willis and Marsh.
Layton Blackham founder joins UK General board
Chris Blackham, founder of consolidator Layton Blackham, has been appointed non-executive director on the board of UK General Insurance.
UK General hires former Zurich man for niche motor role
UK General Insurance has appointed Martin Kennedy, pictured, to a new role developing niche motor products.
UK General looks to shed broker agencies to boost sales and service
UK General's new chief executive has revealed plans to reduce the number of agencies the insurer holds with brokers from its current level of 800 as part of an effort to build partnerships and improve its sales and service offering with a more select…
Interview: Peter Hubbard - back in business
After spending his time since leaving Axa in 2008 pre-occupied with a range of non-executive roles, Peter Hubbard has burst back onto the scene this week as chief executive of UK General. He talks to Post about his decision to return to a company in a…
Post magazine - 4 October 2012
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