Financial Analysis
MGAs turn to reinsurers for capacity in hardening market
Reinsurers have shown a keen appetite to partner with managing general agents in the primary market this year
‘The tide has turned’ on fraudsters as the industry reacts to the latest ABI figures
Industry appears mostly encouraged by latest fraud figures, but still see a long journey ahead, while one questioned the return on investment
David Ross unveils plans to double the size of Ardonagh ‘in 3 years’
Ross believes that the business can double in size over the next 3-5 years ‘without breaking a sweat’
Revealed: Top 50 brokers cash in on premium finance instalment charges
Brokers in the Top 50 are relying on premium finance instalment fees as a significant contributor to overall income, analysis shows
In depth: M&A is main driver of change in Top 50 Brokers
IMAS partner James Simpson looks at how takeovers during the past year have pushed big brokers up the rankings
Top 50 Brokers winners and losers: consolidators make ground while Gallagher falls back
Insurance Times picks out the highlights of the latest Top 50 Brokers
Admiral chief executive looks to benefits in 2020 of ‘cyclical’ UK motor market
Insurer confident of good results next year after early response to claims inflation
Analysis: Shares fall, claims mount - what’s wrong at Hastings?
Hastings shares fell last week as it announced its H1 financial results
Aviva eyes broader corporate and specialty risk appetite
As Aviva continues to see impressive growth in the sector Colm Holmes says UK GI will look at adding more risk classes
Hastings’ CFO seeks ‘balance’ on premiums and costly claims inflation
It follows the release of the insurers H1 results this morning that saw shares plummet amid claims inflation but GWP was up 3%
Ethos MD Richard Tuplin – consolidator competition driving up broker acquisition prices
Ageas ‘closely monitoring’ motor after large losses drag on performance
Hiscox bosses reveal where rates are rising in retail and London market businesses
Egan sees ‘early shades of growth’ at RSA as new regional broker business shoots up
Pensions PI cover: Will FCA crackdown reignite insurer interest in difficult line?
Irish leisure market’s insurance crisis with jobs threatened. Is UK next?
CLS: the £350m MGA looking to ‘grow by 40% in two years’ through broker partnerships
Figures revealed: Insurers guilty of costly Ogden miscalculation
Revealed: The hundreds of millions at stake as Gefion deals with multiple blows
Revealed: The vast sums property agents can earn through Gallagher-owned firm’s captive set-ups
UK brokers report uptick in profit margins
Brokers scramble for new premium financing amid Gefion crisis
Reserve releases still key as insurers struggle in search for underwriting profit
Insurer CEO pay slides despite continued profits
Tokio Marine Kiln Insurance - what happened? Brokers give their verdict
Financial News
Lloyd’s posts £2.3bn profits but underwriting deteriorates
Lloyd’s boosted by strong investment performance but much work remains on underwriting
Saga insurance profits dive in ‘challenging market environment’
Broker challenged by regulatory crackdown on dual pricing and tough market conditions
CRL closes door to new business in wake of Alpha collapse
All policyholder enquiries are being directed to BCR Legal Group
Gallagher buys landlords insurance broking group
Brentford-based group claims to manage the insurance requirements of over 140,000 policyholders
