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Fire protection sprinklers: The market needs saturating
Despite research showing sprinklers significantly reduce economic damage and environmental impact following major fires, hopes for mandatory legislation remain low.
Darwin Clayton announces new MD
Tunbridge Wells-based schemes broker Darwin Clayton has appointed Simon Henderson as managing director.
Market moves: Setting the trend
Insurer MMA was the main recruiter this week, with the firm naming five new staff across its regional office network. The moves set the trend among fellow underwriters, with high-profile appointments at Groupama, DAS and for Markel’s fledging operation…
Insurer regionalisation: Spreading your wings
A number of industry players have recently bucked the trend of rationalising, to open new regional bases. Is localism a pasing fad or here to stay?
Geddes says RBSI won't "crack open the champagne" just yet
Bosses at RBS Insurance have attributed a dramatic third quarter operating profit turnaround of £615m over the past 12 months to a combination of factors, including an exit from broking personal lines and general business re-pricing.
RBSI sees slight dip in profit Q2 to Q3, but happy with performance YTD
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance this morning reported an underwriting profit of £761m in 2011 to date - an increase of £591m versus September YTD 2010.
Market moves: Insurers move for senior staff
For the second week running insurers were the major movers and shakers, with Ecclesiastical recruiting a managing director for Ireland, Aviva adding to its executive team, and NIG expanding its presence in London. In broking, Willis continued to make…
Marketing: The power of advertising
Effective marketing can be a tough challenge for financial services providers and having a strong presence is not enough, it must also resonate with customers.
LV fills insurance void in Exeter
LV Broker plans to pick up where Aviva and NIG left off in Exeter by doubling its commercial book of business in Devonshire over the next four years.
Broking supplement - Price promises: Love it or hate it
While the price promise bandwagon is seen by some as a valuable marketing tool, to others it is merely ‘dumbing down’ the industry
NIG starts aggressive recruitment drive
NIG has taken on Louise Field, pictured, to be London area underwriting manager, while Ruth Owen from Chartis joins NIG as area business development manager.
Broker report reveals Aviva, Chartis and RSA drop in underwriting service
Insurers must do more to boost satisfaction among brokers, according to a Brokerbility survey that suggested Axa is currently the only firm performing above the 80% approval benchmark.
Market moves: Getting ready for the fourth quarter
Lloyd’s players were the most active recruiters this week as the insurance industry looks forward to the fourth quarter. A number of underwriters in the London Market made appointments, with a view to strengthening their teams. Moves among insurers…
Top 100 UK insurers supplement - brand analysis: Battle of the brands
With commercial pressures and tough business conditions putting the squeeze on insurance companies, the importance of the brand has never been more vital. So who is getting it right?
ECIC expands team with senior hires
The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company has appointed John Flaherty as regional business development executive and promoted Sharon Miller to sales manager.
NIG unveils new and improved website
Commercial insurer NIG has relaunched its website with new applications and features it believes will help build an enhanced relationship with its broker customers.
RBSI to learn from FOS complaints
RBSI has played down figures from the Financial Services Ombudsman showing it is the most complained about general insurer in the country.
Disaster recovery - SME: Dealing with disaster
SMEs would flounder in the face of a disaster, with a large proportion going out of business completely. Edward Murray asks why, therefore, it remains so hard to get them to engage with disaster recovery planning.
Interview - A&A Group: A constantly evolving company
Starting as a two-man operation in a house in Twickenham, A&A Group has grown exponentially since its humble beginnings. Jonathan Swift talks to Tony Allen and Steve McPherson about keeping pace with changes in the market.
RBS Insurance Q2 COR improves to 99% and profit doubles to £139m
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance this morning reported that its operating profit has doubled to £139m from the previous quarter and improved even more from the corresponding period last year (Q2 2010: £203m loss).
People moves – 4 August 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 4 August 2011 edition of Post.
People moves - 28 July 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 28 July 2011 edition of Post.
Interview - Charles Earle: Aiming high with Arista-cratic Earle
Despite falling short of his initial five-year plan, Charles Earle has still seen Arista make considerable achievements. He talks to Lynn Rouse about his philosophy surrounding underwriting control, system transparency and acquisition plans.
NIG adds four to Midlands office
Commercial insurer NIG has named four new staff to its Birmingham-based Midlands regional office.