RSA Group
Colahan to leave RSA for Berkshire Hathaway in Australia
Post understands Chris Colahan, CEO RSA Asia, is leaving the company to oversee a new operation for Berkshire Hathaway in Australia.
Catlin replaces RSA as Touchstone capacity provider
Seventeen Group subsidiary Touchstone Underwriting is replacing RSA with Catlin on its list of capacity providers.
More Than offers 16% premium cut for drivers with braking devices
More Than is to cut motor premiums by 16% for drivers that have autonomous emergency braking devices fitted as standard in their car.
Connected home: Get yourself connected
The concept of a networked home, with a number of services controlled by a smartphone, is fast becoming a reality. How can insurers capitalise on the ‘smart’ revolution?
Blog: Five insurance narratives worth following for the rest of the year
So far in 2014 we have seen a number of major developments and loose ends seemingly tied up.
Ombudsman sees non-PPI complaints rise 3% in H1
The Financial Ombudsman Service has reported a 3% increase in complaints about financial products other than PPI from the second half of 2013, including a 1% increase in insurance cases.
McManus eyeing Q1 2015 for start-up return
Former Giles chief executive Brendan McManus is plotting a return to the insurance industry in early 2015 leading a new start-up project, Post understands.
Marsh appoints former RSA construction head
Marsh has appointed Mike Spencer to the role of senior global construction specialist.
Blog: Giving something back
The role of insurers extends beyond simply helping their clients to contributing to the broader community, says RSA's Natalie Tickle
Allied World to double Asia book
Allied World's premiums in Asia will more than double when the RSA's Hong Kong and Singapore books are integrated.
Allied World buys RSA's Hong Kong and Singapore operations
Allied World Assurance has reached an agreement to acquire the Hong Kong and Singapore operations of RSA for approximately $215m (£130m).
High Speed 2: On the right tracks
The size and complexity of the HS2 rail project means there is plenty for insurers to get their teeth into — but will the inherent technical risks outweigh the potential benefits?
Insurance business crucial to future growth at the AA, claims Connor
AA Insurance Services managing director Janet Connor believes her recent appointment serves to highlight the growing emphasis the AA places on insurance.
RSA plays down redundancy speculation
RSA commercial managing director John Hancock downplayed suggestions of large scale job cuts at the insurer, despite news that it plans to cut 19% of its UK expense base.
RSA cutting 19% of UK expense base
RSA plans to cut almost a fifth of its UK costs as it seeks to reach a target of £180m in savings globally, roughly 10% of its total costs.
RSA returns to profit in H1 amid falling premiums
RSA chief executive Stephen Hester claimed the firm's strategic action plan was “ahead of schedule” as the group saw a return to profit for the first half of 2014.
World War One Memories: Story of the war
To mark the 100th anniversary of Great Britain’s involvement in World War One, Post asked a number of major insurers how the conflict impacted their staff at home and abroad.
Career file - Rob Gibbs: RSA hands Motability reins to South director Gibbs
RSA has named its regions South boss Rob Gibbs as its new director for RSA Motability as part of a commercial lines reshuffle.
RSA job cuts suggested by report
RSA is refusing to comment on a report suggesting it will announce "hundreds" of job cuts at its interim results on Thursday (7 August).
RSA hands Motability reins to South director Gibbs
RSA has named its regions South boss Rob Gibbs as its new director for RSA Motability as part of a commercial lines reshuffle.
Flood Re cap will not limit scheme's ability to pay out, claims ABI
The Association of British Insurers has criticised ratings agency Moody's for its report on the regulatory arrangements for Flood Re saying its £100m cap will have no impact on the scheme's ability to pay flood claims to insurers.
Former RSA director joins Ryan Direct Group board
Former RSA group executive director Paul Donaldson is to join Ryan Direct Group as a non-executive director from September.
Moody's warns of negative credit impact from Flood Re funding proposals
Moody's has deemed the £100m cap on government contributions to Flood Re credit negative for UK property and casualty insurers.
RSA plotting £150m savings drive
RSA will seek to scythe away almost 10% of its £2bn annual costs as part of a savings drive by chief executive Stephen Hester, according to the Financial Times.