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L&G profits nose dive
Legal and General reported a £13m slump in general insurance profits for the six months up to June 2005.
RSA deal raises $230m
Royal and Sun Alliance today announced the sale of its speciality US nonstandard motor business, Viking Insurance, to Sentry Insurance.
Axa sees slump in UK commercial and motor revenue
Axa today reported that its motor and commercial revenue had fallen in the first half of 2005 in the UK and Ireland.
Hiscox expects to exceed profit forecast
Hiscox today said it believes that the group's half-year results will be materially ahead of expectations due to strong trading, benign claims activity, an improved investment performance, and the effect of reporting under International Financial…
Winners and losers: Post Magazine's monthly round-up of job cuts and gains
WINNERS A new personal lines start-up, Swiftcover, launches backed by a £12m advertising campaign a...
Unum to spotlight ageing workforce
Income protection insurer Unum Provident is set to carry out research into employer and employee att...
Safety regulations leave insurers exposed
New product safety regulations could leave insurers dangerously exposed because of poor understandin...
MIB switches as team transfers
One of the two specialist fraud teams instructing the Motor Insurers' Bureau has switched firms in a...
Hiscox reports restated 2004 results
Hiscox has reported that, under International Financial Reporting Standards, its restated 2004 resul...
Appointment at Hiscox
Hiscox in Glasgow has made Colin Wallace manager of its art and private client division. Mr Wallace ...
Universal Salvage appoints sales director
Universal Salvage has appointed David Turney as sales director. The vehicle salvage operator said Mr...
Swiftcover in travel launch
Online start-up Swiftcover is branching into travel insurance only weeks after its launch (PM, 30 Ju...
Roots of authority
Sharon Roots became chair of Alarm on the day London was announced as host for the Olympic Games. Lynn Rouse reports on how Ms Roots plans to put the body on the podium
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Aon plans to 're-establish itself'
Broker Aon plans to "re-establish itself as a competitive force in the yacht market", under new dire...
B&B looks at online growth
The new head of general insurance at Bradford and Bingley is looking to grow the company's internet ...
RIAS signs up Titan Hi Tours
Specialist over-50s insurer RIAS has signed up Titan Hi Tours to its home and motor insurance produc...
Appointment at Beazley
Beazley has appointed David Marock from management consultancy to head up the claims team of the com...
ABI endorses chronic whiplash injury research
The Association of British Insurers claimied new research published today will help insurers more quickly identify patients with potentially chronic whiplash neck injuries ensuring that they receive the best medical care as soon as possible.
Tillyer given group-wide role at Sectornet
Insurance broking systems provider Sectornet has promoted Steve Tillyer from account manager to the company-wide role of core account group manager.
IFA network expands insurer panel
The Special Risks Bureau has announced a new panel member. Lincoln Financial Group will be joining Friends Provident, Liverpool Victoria, Lutine, Norwich Union, PAFS and Standard Life on the Special Risks Bureau panel.
NU extends Asda deal
Norwich Union Insurance has signed a new five-year contract with Asda for motor, travel and household insurance. This extends their working relationship for an additional three years through to December 2009.
Foyle takes GI role at Bradford & Bingley
Dave Foyle has been appointed head of Bradford & Bingley's insurance division replacing Nigel Asplin, who joined affinity specialist Junction in June.
Markel opens trio of regional offices
Markel International has detailed aggressive expansion plans into the regions, promising to service ...