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Equity Red Star launches over 50s accident policy
Equity Red Star has unveiled a new personal accident policy aimed at the over 50s.
Arista close to doubling GWP in 2009
Commercial lines underwriter Arista has recorded an EBITDA profit during the second half of 2009, despite an operating loss of £1.5m for the whole of 2009.
Lloyd’s insurer closes in on KGM acquisition as it looks to diversify book
The largest privately owned Lloyd's insurer Canopius has emerged as a leading contender to acquire up-for-sale motor underwriter KGM.
Equity to partner CEGA
Claims management and emergency medical assistance firm CEGA Group Services has been chosen by Equity to support its corporate travel and personal accident claims.
Honda picks Equity Direct
Honda UK has appointed Equity Direct Broking to handle its car and motorcycle insurance schemes.
10 new partners at Clyde
Clyde & Co has promoted 10 partners, effective from 1 May 2010.
Editor's comment: Industry must not lose face under ash cloud
The volcanic ash that has grounded many passengers over the last week has certainly thrown the insurance industry into the spotlight again. With thousands of flights cancelled and people left stranded all over the world, the issue of travel insurance…
Equity wins Honda affinity deal
Honda UK has appointed Equity Direct Broking to administer its car and motorcycle insurance schemes. In addition to quote and buy websites for both products, an accident repair service is administered through the Honda approved repair network.
Groupama ups bike game
Groupama Insurances has hired former Capita insurer relations manager Ian Pritchard as development underwriter within its motor team.
EDB to steer Kia scheme
Kia Motors UK has appointed Equity Direct Broking to administer its car insurance scheme.
Equity seals Kia affinity deal
Kia Motors UK has appointed Equity Direct Broking to administer its car insurance scheme. The three-year deal will see Equity providing branded policies through Kia’s network of 150 UK dealerships.
Argo announces $30m share repurchase
The Argo Group has announced that it has entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement with Goldman Sachs for $17.5 m of its common stock.
IAG UK profit cut on back of reserve strengthening
The UK business recorded a $24m insurance profit on A$406m of gross written premium for the six months ended 31 December 2009.
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.
IAG bullish despite Equity's margins being squeezed in the UK
Australian insurance giant expects to report a half year insurance profit of $488m (1H09: $227m), representing an improved insurance margin of 13.4% (1H09: 6.2%).
Arista to widen product range
Commercial lines underwriter Arista has said it is on target to achieve a consistent trading profit from the first quarter of the year, despite tough trading conditions.
Torridon’s £5.48m offer for LitComp unconditional
LitComp gain access to £200m of managed capital resources.
Motor rivals quiet as Zurich outlines 20% hike proposal
Zurich's new general insurance chief executive has claimed the UK has usurped the US as the litigation heartland of the world — on the eve of introducing 20% hikes in its personal lines motor rates.
Equity revamps personal accident policy
Product updated in response to Rospa figures
Bike Team to partner Rospa
Broker signs deal to cover advanced motorcyclists
Equity Direct Broking appoints new MD
Former sales director given promotion
IAG attracts new CFO from Highway
Former Equity finance director Andrew Gibson joins insurer
Equity underwriting team joins Novae
Stuart Heath joins Novae after 23 years at Equity Red Star