Co-operative Insurance
Postscript - 10 years ago: CIS justifies status to government
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Co-op boss expects 2010 profits to beat 2009
Co-operative Insurance chief executive David Neave has revealed he expects the insurer's 2010 profits to surpass those of 2009.
Co-op Insurance reveals new business increase of 32% in H1 2010
The Co-operative Financial Services has recorded an increased profit of £307m for the half year to 3 July 2010 - despite a drop in profit of £1.9m for its general insurance division.
Parabis: insurers hit by investment cuts
Claims management firm Parabis is set to offer motor claims investigation services to insurers following the acquisition of Liverpool-based firm Motor Investigation Agency.
Postscript - five years ago: RBS merry-go-round continues
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
Round table - online customer experience: The evolving role of the insurance aggregator
Online insurance is now a massive part of the industry. Post gathered a number of industry figures together to discuss what drives a customer to buy a policy online or abort and seek a quote elsewhere. Jonathan Swift reports.
Co-op hands keys to Nash
The Co-operative Financial Services is to hand over its motorcycle insurance book to Carole Nash next month. Equity Red Star is set to benefit from the deal after being appointed by the latter, a long-term broker partner, to underwrite the 5000 policies.
Regional review - Manchester: The Mancunian way
Manchester is a diverse city, full of character and currently undergoing something of a rebirth. Daniel Dunkley visits the city and finds a thriving insurance market.
The claimant's view: A fairer, better Britain
We welcome the new government's commitment to a compassionate society, one that values fairness and responsibility and the pledge by David Cameron to look after the frail, the elderly and the poorest in society.
Co-op offers claims service
Co-operative Legal Services is to target small and medium-sized brokers with its first outsourcing product.
Co-op chief hits out over asbestos
The head of general insurance at Co-operative Financial Services has accused the industry of shirking its responsibility by continuing to oppose the formation of a pool for asbestos-related employers' liability insurance claims.
Co-operative Insurance calls for ELIB
David Neave, director of general insurance at Co-operative Financial Services, has called on the insurance industry to fund an Employers’ Liability Insurance Bureau.
Libs to give mutuals dedicated minister and create local stock exchanges
In order to sustain jobs and promote growth, the Liberal Democrats today said it planned to set up an Infrastructure Bank to direct private finance to essential projects such as new rail services and green energy, building the environmentally sustainable…
Co-op to address European mutual conference
Europe’s mutual and cooperative insurers will hold their second biennial Congress, in Genoa, Italy, from 24 to 26 May 2010, on the theme “mutuality today: sustainable values” at the invitation of Italian members, Reale Mutua, Itas and Unipol.
Co-op GI boss hails the "renaissance" of the group
The Co-operative Financial Services' increase in general insurance premiums of £29.9m in 2009, is part of the "renaissance of the overall group", according to David Neave.
BGL targets new insurer partners
Junction is to target home and motor insurers keen on going direct by providing them with additional distribution capabilities, according to managing director Peter Thompson.
Junction targets personal lines insurers in drive for new partnerships
Junction is targeting motor and home insurers as part of a drive for new partners in the insurance sector.
Co-op general insurance premiums up £29.9m for 2009
The general insurance division of the firm’s retail business said premiums had increased 7.6% on 2008, according to an announcement to the London Stock Exchange.
Former Direct Line MD joins Fortis UK board as retail boss
Andy Watson takes up his new role as managing director - retail with immediate effect.
Roundtable: Online product delivery - Rise of the machines
The internet has had an enormous impact on the insurance industry, Post hosted a roundtable to find out its influence on product delivery. Stephanie Denton reports.
Nine in ten customers “satisfied” with motor claims service
Almost 90% of claimants are satisfied with their motor insurance claims service, new research has revealed.
Co-op agrees new deal with Parabis
The Co-operative Insurance has selected Parabis to handle all of its volume third party bodily injury claims and litigation following a review of suppliers.
The mutual way
Rachel Gordon examines whether mutuals have been able to make hay while their public company counterparts struggle, and if the model is set for resurgence in the public sector.
TLSS embarks on recruitment drive
Loss adjuster to grow engineering and admin teams