RSA Group
Online sales in Asia: ready to take off
Internet access in Asia is growing at 30% a year. Neera Bhardwaj discovers whether this is translating into online sales for the region’s insurance market.
The lure of China
Insurance penetration in the Chinese market is in single figures, and foreign insurers are keen to expand their market share. But, as Nicky Burridge discovers, there are challenges as well as opportunities in the market.
Reputation management: It's good to be liked
With customers increasingly taking to the internet to share opinions on insurers, it's more important than ever that firms manage their image.
In Series: Outsourcing - Sharing the load
How can outsourcing services to specialist third parties help insurers achieve their growth goals?
Giles sets sights on £145m GWP for network start-up within two years
The newly installed managing director of Giles' networks and London market businesses has outlined his far-reaching plans to add hundreds of millions of pounds in gross written premium to the firm's books within the next two years.
Lithuanian insurance market to grow at least 6% in 2013
Lithuanian insurers can expect the non-life sector to grow by up to 7% this year owing to the increased spending power of its citizens, RSA said today.
Aviva swoops for RSA's Penwarden for commercial CUO role
Aviva has recruited RSA group speciality director Susan Penwarden to serve as chief underwriting officer for commercial corporate and speciality lines.
RSA cuts 93 Croydon jobs
RSA is to quit its Croydon office to relocate to a smaller site later this year, putting more than 90 staff at risk of redundancy.
RSA agrees sale of Dutch Caribbean unit
RSA has agreed to sell Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance (Antilles) N.V. to Fatum General Insurance N.V. for an undisclosed sum.
Website review: NFU Mutual
Poor performance on 4 December affects insurer's average scores.
My Best XI: Kevin Taylor, Gravytrain
Kevin Taylor, Gravytrain chief executive, picks his best XI for an insurance company start-up.
Asia View from the Top: Speciality lines drive growth
The economy remains strong across much of Asia, and the World Bank predicts growth of 7.6% in the region in 2013.
S&P changes RSA outlook from stable to negative
Standard & Poor's has revised its outlook on RSA from stable to negative in light of low interest rates.
RSA and More Than give Xmas vouchers to flood affected customers
RSA and More Than will redirect mail and offer gift vouchers for customers forced to spend Christmas in alternative accommodation following the recent floods.
RSA strengthens partnership with Hood Group
Hood Group subsidiary Select and Protect has appointed RSA as the sole underwriter for its Ultima home insurance product.
Market moves: Willis reshuffle and new Marsh Asia-Pacific CEO among biggest changes
This week represented a big seven days for the broking community, with key changes at Willis and Marsh.
Biba: female drivers could face 40% hike in premiums
Insurers have played down pricing implications for young female drivers ahead of the introduction of the EU Gender Directive next week, despite claims that premiums could rise by as much as 40%.
Towergate lands £1bn worth of underwriting capacity deals
Towergate Underwriting has renewed a series of underwriting capacity deals major insurers.
Corporation tax cuts are 'encouraging', says RSA SME boss
RSA has applauded government plans to cut corporation tax to help struggling small and medium-sized businesses.
Website review: Echoice
RSA car insurance site is among the poorest-performing across the board.
Growing SMEs: Room to manoeuvre
Small businesses are often subject to rapid change and growth, and it is essential that brokers and insurers understand how radically their risk profiles can evolve.
RSA opens Dubai office
RSA has been granted permission to operate in the Dubai International Financial Centre, starting on 18 November.
Willis restructures Europe operation
Willis is dividing its continental Europe operation into two regions: Western and Central & Eastern Europe.
Willis UK's Wilkinson joins RSA
RSA has appointed former Willis UK Retail chief executive Dan Wilkinson as mid-market regions director.