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MMA hires Thomson for north east
MMA Insurance has appointed Alexandra Thomson as business development manager for the north east, responsible for the development of broker relationships.
FSA looks into mis-sold pet insurance complaints
The Financial Services Authority is to review the potential mis-selling of pet insurance following complaints from pet owners about Direct Line Group's insurer NIG, Lloyds and Halifax.
Arista expands with two Birmingham hires
Arista Insurance has appointed Paul Smith as senior fleet underwriter and Amanda Jones as fleet underwriter to its Birmingham office.
Financial strength rating becomes key for commercial brokers
High-grade insurance financial strength ratings have become much more essential to commercial brokers when they evaluate where to place risks, according to research from NIG.
RBSI reports £749m turnaround in profit in 2011, as it sheds 1.3m policies
Royal Bank of Scotland has reported an operating profit of £454m in 2011, compared with a loss of £295m in 2010. Its new underwriting profit was up from £307m to £1.04bn.
High Net Worth: Opportunities abound to target the top
Despite the economic conditions, high net worth insurance continues to thrive. But will this lead to a host of new entrants in the market?
Market moves: Spring comes early for insurers
Following a strong week for managing general agents, insurers were the main recruiters this week as the market begins its move into the spring.
Sterling targets northern presence with Manchester office opening
Sterling Insurance has today revealed that the new team that will run its northern office in Manchester will be led by former NIG and Travelers underwriting manager Martin Kerrison.
RBSI rebrands as Direct Line
Companies House files have revealed that RBS Insurance Group has changed its name to one of its most recognisable brands, Direct Line Insurance Group.
NIG appoints ex-Axa regional boss to round off recruitment drive
NIG has concluded its nationwide area business development manager recruitment drive with the capture of former Axa regional director Warren Bainbridge.
Towergate continues to streamline insurer panels with Allianz and Brit deal
Allianz Insurance is poised to reap more than £40m of SME business in the next three years after regaining the lead position on the Towergate Commercial Underwriting panel.
Editor's comment: Slim pickings at Groupama
It didn’t take long for some insurers to begin sharpening their knives and forks, and start planning how they can prey on the perceived wounded animal that is Groupama UK.
NIG launches property owners product
NIG has introduced a new product for commercial property owners after identifying a gap in the market.
Towergate explains Allianz deal
Towergate’s CEO of commercial underwriting has explained to Post why RSA, Aviva, Ageas and NIG who were previously on the panel, have been dropped.
NIG brings risk management in-house
Commercial insurer NIG has brought the remaining part of its risk management process from small businesses in-house.
NIG boosts SME push with EIS contract win
Bosses at NIG have vowed to support “ambitious” growth for 2012 after winning the contract to underwrite the multi-million pound gross written premium core business of Event Insurance Services.
Editor's comment: Battle of the brands
From scrap yards to scrap heaps. Last week, the industry was getting agitated about the soaring problem of metal theft, while this week it’s more a sad tale of two well-known insurance names finding themselves destined only for the brand graveyard.
Growth in green energy prompts Rural to enter market
Specialist agricultural insurer Rural, part of UKGI, is the latest business to launch a suite of green insurance products to meet the growing demand for cover from farmers investing in renewable energy schemes.
RBSI appoints former British Gas rebranding guru
Rick Vlemmiks is set to join RBS Insurance as chief marketing officer, UK & International.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking - Commercial insurers: Winners and losers
The annual Insurance 360 Business Insurers Insight Report service rankings show some steady, some on ladders - and some on snakes.
Market moves: Ageas and Axa name new MDs
With insurance companies gearing up for the festive holidays, it was a surprisingly busy week in recruitment.
Interview - Edward Fitzmaurice: Broking promises
With Hastings Direct on the cusp of becoming a top five broker and securing its one millionth customer, 2012 could be a landmark year for chief executive Edward Fitzmaurice
NIG names three in SME push
Broker-only commercial insurer NIG has appointed area business development managers at its regional headquarters in Bristol, Maidstone and Watford.
Market moves: Fresh faces for underwriters
As the industry heads into December, underwriting agencies and insurers lead the way in the job market. This week saw major moves at Chubb, More Than and Travelers, while Evolution, Arista and Ink all welcomed new staff. It was another slow week for…