RSA Group
Tulloch’s flood defence funding plan fails to generate industry support
Analysts say insurers are unwilling to invest in defences without clear returns.
Insurers to supply experts to PM’s flood grant scheme
Insurers have agreed to supply a team of technical experts to work with the government on a scheme to provide grants to flooded home and business owners at today’s Downing Steet flooding summit.
Hester reportedly plotting £350m share placing
RSA chief executive Stephen Hester is reportedly looking to investors to raise as much as £350m for the insurer in an emergency cash call.
RSA unleashes pet claims management system
RSA has today launched a new pet claims management system in a bid to enhance its customer service.
ABI confident insurers will get behind its personal injury code of conduct
Code aims to combat perception of insurers exploiting PI claims.
Covéa recruits former RSA, Zurich, Axa underwriters
Covéa has recruited three senior underwriters from rival insurers in a bid to bolster its commercial lines unit.
Editor's comment: RSA's big signing
Its competitors were mentally selling off its books of business, the rating agencies were all poised for a downgrade and its shareholders were not planning on dining out on their investment any time soon.
Hester tipped to take advantage of lack of industry experience
Former RBS boss will not be afraid of ‘difficult decisions’
Career File - Giles Baxter: Gallagher recruits RSA IT boss for new CIO role
RSA's UK and Western Europe IT and change leader Giles Baxter has joined Arthur J Gallagher as its international chief information officer.
3D Printing: Get ready for the 3D revolution
With 3D printing expected to totally transform manufacturing, what does it mean for the insurance industry?
RSA mid-markets boss Wilkinson exits
RSA mid-market regions director Dan Wilkinson has left the insurer after just over a year in the job.
RSA commits to Edinburgh by opening new trading site
RSA has opened a new trading site in Edinburgh following feedback from brokers in the region.
Hester hire enables RSA to remove 'for sale' sign, claim analysts
RSA’s appointment of Stephen Hester to the role of group chief executive has served to remove the ‘for sale’ sign that was rumoured to have hung over the company, according to analysts.
RSA stock climbs 3% after Hester appointment
RSA’s share price has spiked in late trading after the insurer announced it had recruited former RBS chief executive Stephen Hester.
Former RBS boss Hester appointed RSA Group CEO
RSA has named Stephen Hester as group chief executive and a director of the company, filling the vacancy left following Simon Lee’s exit.
Gallagher recruits RSA IT boss for new CIO role
Arthur J Gallagher has swooped for RSA’s UK and Western Europe IT and change leader Giles Baxter, to serve as its new international chief information officer.
RSA UK & Europe finance boss heads to energy sector
RSA’s UK and Western Europe finance director is to leave the insurance industry, moving to a Wiltshire-based energy company.
More Than launches telematics app
More Than has launched a telematics app giving drivers up to 20% off their car insurance after it has analysed their driving technique for 200 miles.
BIA Countdown: Top of the league: the most successful firms at the British Insurance Awards
To mark the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards, Post thought it would be interesting to see who had been the most successful companies over the first 19 years, using a simple football-inspired scoring system of three points for a win and…
Insurance Fraud Register Ready for lift off
First formulated in 2009, the Insurance Fraud Register is finally ready for launch. Will it create a sea change in the way the industry tackles fraud?
RSA likely to axe 2013 dividend says analyst
RSA may scrap plans to pay a 2013 full year dividend according to a report from Shore Capital analyst Eamonn Flanagan.
FCA claims review coincides with improving London market service quality
London market insurers have been “upping their game” in terms of claims service quality amid an ongoing Financial Conduct Authority thematic review, according to the results of Gracechurch Consulting’s 2013 claims performance monitor.
RSA opens Leicester trading site
RSA opened its eleventh trading site today, in Leicester, where commercial brokers will be able to trade locally with underwriters.
Medical panels debate heats up as both sides angle for places in working group
Possible £5000 limit and funding by insurers among issues up for discussion.