Angelique Ruzicka
In BusinessHomes away from home
Peter Cullum’s first acquisition at Towergate was a niche insurance firm providing cover for holiday homes. Insurance Times catches up on the business, 13 years on
In Business'It’s not the same as working in a bakery'
Insurers and brokers traditionally have steered away from not-for-profit organisations. But it’s a niche area with much potential for growth
Online onlySweet deal for AIG
AIG bailout package has increased in size, but the deal itself has many benefits for the US insurer.
News AnalysisWe’re doing fine
Or that’s the message Aviva gave when it unveiled a healthy regulatory surplus. But, as Angelique Ruzicka discovers, some commentators believe the company may still have to raise more capital.
NewsReinsurance rates ‘to harden’
Benfield says only "significant removal of capital" will harden market.
NewsAll eyes on insurers as contagion spreads
Bank of England report and falling share prices stoke fears that insurance sector will be hit hard.
NewsPaulson: no US bail-out cash for UK insurers
But British firms insist their capital position is strong and they don’t want help.
