RSA Group
Interview: Mark Cliff: Moving on up
Ageas broking boss Mark Cliff tells Post how he plans to use growth, simplification and people power to propel the firm into the top three UK personal lines intermediaries
BIA Countdown: Marketing moguls reflect on 20 years of the BIAs
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to the major insurers who have experienced wins in the marketing category over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first BIAs.
Market Moves - 22/29 May 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market
Sony warehouse fire consequential losses verdict overturned
The Court of Appeal today ruled that section 2 of the Riot (Damages) Act does allow recovery for consequential losses, overturning an earlier ruling.
RSA sells Canadian broker to AJ Gallagher
RSA has sold its Canadian broker Noraxis Capital to AJ Gallagher for C$500m (£273m).
RSA axes Deloitte legal action plans
RSA has dropped plans to pursue Deloitte over the crisis which enveloped its Ireland business last year, Post can reveal.
Non-exec duo depart RSA board
Two long term non-executive directors have stepped down from their roles at RSA board at the insurer’s May 9 Annual General Meeting.
‘Walkie-Scorchie’ set for May glare fix
A London skyscraper will see work commence this month to prevent reflected glares which last year melted and warped the panels of a car.
RSA promotes Price to exec committee
RSA has handed group chief information officer Darren Price a seat on its group executive committee, pending regulatory approval.
Biba 2014: RSA unveils One Global offering
RSA has revealed a new packaged product for UK businesses with presence in up to 10 other countries, branded One Global.
Care home rates skyrocket as firms seek to limit exposure after Savile scandal
RSA among insurers demanding increased premiums amid claims surge fears
BIBA: Manchester lowdown
With 2014’s BIBA Conference taking place in Manchester, Post asked industry movers and shakers about everything from their favourite local bands to Coronation Street
Regional Review: Manchester
Ask a member of the Mancunian insurance workforce what the benefits of being located in the city are and they’ll likely respond with: “Where do I start?”
RSA sees NWP fall 4% in first quarter
RSA saw underlying net written premiums fall 4% in the first three months of 2014 as the effects of its portfolio action plan and a more disciplined underwriting approach across all regions took hold.
Clock could be ticking for Towergate boss Hodges after third loss in a row
Analysts suggest private equity backer Advent may be seeking an exit
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 8 May 2014
Penny was thrilled to run into Allied World’s Julian James this week, and by the sounds of it, she was lucky to get any time with the Swiss-based firm’s European president.
RSA appoints Coffey as MD of private client division
RSA has appointed Mark Coffey as managing director of its private client division.
RSA promotes Hirst to mid market role
RSA has appointed Paul Hirst as mid market regions director leading a team of 450 staff.
Insurers braced for fresh wave of claims as Savile compensation ads published
Vigiliance needed due to fears over fraudulent claims
Brown’s RSA tenure is hailed as he prepares for Gallagher role
Replacing UK and Western Europe CEO seen as major task
Ireland: Bouncing back
While the Irish insurance market has endured a troubled period since the economic downturn, a number of recent developments suggest better times are on the horizon
Woolgrove admits interest in replacing RSA’s Brown
Outgoing Direct Line Group personal lines boss Tom Woolgrove has admitted interest in replacing Adrian Brown as UK and Western Europe chief executive at RSA.