Legal & General (L&G)
L&G hires replacement customer services director
Legal & General has appointed Vanessa Sallows as customer services director for group protection, replacing Steve Ellis who has moved to another role within the company.
Vision 2020: Full steam ahead
Despite the report fading from memory, the insurance industry is still on track when it comes to achieving Vision 2020’s key aim to progress the industry
L&G's Wilson: Insurers must invest in housing
Legal and General group chief executive Nigel Wilson has called on the insurance industry to help mitigate the UK’s housing problems by investing in the sector, while also helping to match long term assets.
L&G blocked on CFO appointment
Legal and General have been barred from appointing their choice of chief financial officer, according to reports.
Brit chairman Prettejohn joins PRA board
Brit Insurance chairman and former Lloyd’s chief executive Nick Prettejohn is joining the board of the Prudential Regulation Authority following approval by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
£683bn share protection gap at UK businesses: L&G
One million UK businesses are at risk of a shortfall due to a lack of share protection cover according to Legal and General.
AGM vote represents ‘significant protest’ against RSA directors’ pay
Meeting also sees major shareholders voice disappointment over dividend cut.
L&G chalks up 4% GWP increase amid record gains
Legal and General’s general insurance business achieved gross written premium growth of £86m, up 4% on the first quarter of last year (£83m).
L&G enters pet insurance market
Legal and General is to launch pet cover for cats and dogs direct, online and over the phone, as well as through Confused.com.
89% of young professionals underinsured: L&G
Nine in 10 18-27 year old professionals would be unable to replace their belongings after a fire flood, even where they have insurance, according to L&G.
Crawford making redundancies after Ecclesiastical, LBG panel cuts
Crawford & Company has revealed that it expects to make a number of staff redundant after the most recent round of panel reviews.
L&G drops GAB Robins from claims pilot
Legal and General will proceed with two loss adjusters on its claims pilot programme after dropping GAB Robins.
Post Intelligence - company profile: Legal & General
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report highlights Legal and General’s strategy and operations in 2012.
Mutuals “in prime position” with reinsurers says Willis Re
Mutual insurers can capitalise on the changing buying habits in reinsurance markets according to Willis.
Loss adjusting: Keep it in the family
The role of the loss adjuster is changing, with insurers increasingly adopting an internal claims handling approach. But it is by no means the end of the specialist panel.
L&G to re-enter motor insurance market
Legal & General is considering re-entering the UK motor insurance market in 2013 following moves to diversify its portfolio beyond its core household lines.
L&G general insurance profit falls to £30m
Legal & General's operating profit increased to £1.09bn (2011: £1.05bn) while operating profit from divisions - excluding capital and financing and investment projects - rose to £1.12bn (2011: £1.06bn).
Improved commercial property returns in 2013 forecast by L&G
Legal & General Property director of research Rob Martin this morning forecast improved UK commercial property returns in 2013, with a continued polarisation between the best and worst opportunities.
Market Moves: Reshuffles at Ace Group and Axa represent week's main moves
Ace Group, Axa and Legal & General were the most active firms in the recruitment space this week, with the trio making major reshuffles. Ace rejigged its Europe, Middle East and Africa claims team, Axa added new executives to it direct and partnerships…
L&G offers group discounts on premium
Legal & General has claimed to be the first major insurer in the UK to offer group discounts on home insurance.
L&G targets HNW customers with new home insurance product
Legal & General has followed up on its vow to expand the range of personal lines products it offers, by launching a bespoke product designed for customers in the mid and high net worth market.
L&G reshuffles its pack after positive Q3 results
Legal & General has completed a management reshuffle of its general insurance, retail protection and group protection businesses.
Buckley appointed MD of Legal & General GI division
Legal & General has revealed that managing director Diane Buckley will lead the firm's general insurance division, following a string of high-profile managerial changes.
Review of the Year: Loss Adjusting - Stormy waters
With the demise of a major player, the insurer squeeze from insourcing and fresh flooding demanding effective surge response, 2012 has taken its toll on the loss adjusting industry. Is there hope on the horizon?