Commercial combined
London head of sales departs Axa
According to Post’s sister publication, Insurance Age, Axa commercial lines’ head of sales for London, Jamie Lewis, has left the company.
How it works: Business Insurers Insight Report Methodology
Between late August and early November 2011, 360 broker readers of Post Magazine or Insurance Age, representing a full cross-section of the market, completed an online questionnaire addressing the service they'd been getting from their commercial…
Underwriting Service Awards 2011
The second annual Underwriting Service Awards ceremony took place at the Oval cricket ground, London, with more than 250 underwriters in attendance. The winners were determined by the feedback and views of intermediaries, who place risks on behalf of…
Swiss Re corporate aims for top 10 commercial position
Swiss Re’s new dedicated commercial arm is aiming to be a top 10 player for brokers in the corporate market.
AA teams up with Bollington in commercial push
AA Insurance has expanded its commercial insurance offering through an exclusive arrangement with Bollington.
Travelers enters plastics industry market
Travelers has launched an insurance product at the plastics industry as part of its strategy to broaden its offering.
LMI set to open Leeds office
Liberty Mutual Insurance is set to open a new office in Leeds and has also announced a number of new appointments to support growth in this sector.
Axa Commercial fills three top roles
Axa Commercial Lines has named Mandy Langton (pictured) as head of product development and has promised to bring new products to market.
Brett & Randall unveils new HQ for turnover push
Insurance broker Brett & Randall have opened a new £2.5m head office in Leicester as it looks to double its turnover to £100m.
CCV acquires TVI
Independent insurance intermediary, CCV has acquired TVI Commercial.
Ageas states commitment to commercial lines
Speaking following the release of its half year results for 2011, which saw the insurer report a profit of £23.7m, Barry Smith, chief executive of Ageas UK, told Post that whilst the growth in commercial is “encouraging” there is still a lot more to do.
AGCS names financial institutions chief
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Sue Yen Leow as head of financial institutions for the UK.
NRWB launches risk management product
The National Register of Warranted Builders has partnered with Celsius Pro, Swiss Re and Aon Benfield Securities to offer its members a new risk management product.
Allianz’s COR increases to 96.1%
Allianz’s combined written ratio has depreciated slightly to 96.2% (2010 - 95.3%) for its 2011 half year results.
Axa Commercial targets record £1.2bn GWP by 2015
Outlining Axa’s strategy for the commercial lines business, CEO Amanda Blanc said that it aims to have a combined opertaing ratio of 95% by 2015.
Antiques dealers to get Sterling policy
Sterling Insurance is launching a partnership with Connoisseur Policies to provide cover for art and antiques dealers and auctioneers.
Gable CEO targets UK commercial combined market after "strong" first half
Gable Holdings has announced that it has had a "strong" first half as it prepares for its AGM in Liechtenstein today.
Interview - Charles Earle: Aiming high with Arista-cratic Earle
Despite falling short of his initial five-year plan, Charles Earle has still seen Arista make considerable achievements. He talks to Lynn Rouse about his philosophy surrounding underwriting control, system transparency and acquisition plans.
NIG adds four to Midlands office
Commercial insurer NIG has named four new staff to its Birmingham-based Midlands regional office.
Axa confirms Bristol and Newcastle branches
Axa Commercial Lines has confirmed that it will open two new branches in 2011 and that it is looking at central locations in Bristol and Newcastle.
ARM courts new M4 clients
Aspen Risk Management managing director Kevin Pallett has pledged to open discussions with approximately 100 brokers in the coming weeks, after the firm agreed the purchase of commercial insurance renewal rights from M4 Underwriting.
Axa Commercial Lines launches specialist proposition for chartered brokers
Axa Commercial Lines has launched an initiative to drive the professionalism agenda and recognise chartered brokers by developing a specialist proposition that will deliver a range of unique benefits.
Fusion enhances legal expenses offering
Fusion Insurance and DAS have strengthened their legal expenses offering for clients and brokers.
Reich Insurance makes North West acquisition
Manchester broker Reich Insurance has completed the acquisition of Bolton-based D Barnett Insurance Brokers.