Insurer News – Page 180
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NewsMarkel ceases London open market property writing
Dean Pitts and Guy House will leave Markel as it ceases open market property writing, saying the “market has been against them”
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NewsInsurer pulls out of Ireland due to Brexit concerns
The lack of a ‘firm position’ on passporting by the government has led to uncertainty and the pullout, the insurer says
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NewsXL Catlin makes raft of European promotions
Insurer XL Catlin promotes from within across its European environmental team
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NewsInsurance bosses’ biggest concerns revealed
A survey by PwC reveals that insurance chief executives have a lot to be concerned about
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NewsCheapest price not a top priority for SMEs – exclusive
Allianz research shows that SMEs have bigger priorities than price when buying insurance
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NewsCharles Manchester's Pelican brief
MUM chief executive Charles Manchester reveals why he isn’t scared to wade into solicitors’ PI with Pelican acquisition
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NewsManchester Underwriting boost solicitors' PI with acquisition
Solicitors’ professional indemnity specialist Pelican has been sold by Asta.
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NewsAdmiral 'back in the groove' after record year
Admiral posted record profits for 2017 after a decline in profitability the previous year
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NewsNicola Sturgeon declares ambitions to work with the insurance sector on Brexit
Addressing delegates at the ABI’s annual conference, Nicola Sturgeon said she wants to work with the financial services sector, “in particular” the insurance sector.
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Online onlyDiscount rate cut anniversary: A social media storm
When the discount rate was cut to -0.75% a year ago, the industry took to social media to vent its frustrations. Insurance Times looks back at the industry reaction.
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NewsSenior UKGI figures reflect on the discount rate cut one year on
Senior figures in UKGI reflect on the controversial discount rate cut decision on its anniversary
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NewsQBE to seek “opportunities” in post-Ogden motor market
Pryce confirms QBE’s internal Ogden rate assumption is set to 0.25%
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NewsMonarch airline ticket agents reassured over claims amid crisis at CBL insurance
Affirma Insurance says airline agents will still have their claims settled despite CBL Corp’s troubles
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NewsMGAA appoints new board director and announces growth ambitions
The MGAA has appointed a new board director, following a vote and confirmation
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NewsInsurers could face £1bn legal claims over “ethnic penalty” – Equality and Human Rights Commission ex-chair
Trevor Phillips and campaigners call on insurers for more “transparency” and “change” in the way their computers calculate premiums for ethnic minorities
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NewsUK insurer cuts into gig economy with Slice partnership
US-based Slice Labs, which specialises in on-demand insurance, is partnering with a Top 50 UK insurer
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NewsDLG profit and results “ahead of market expectations”
Direct Line Group has published its headline results early, revealing a combined operating ratio drop of 5.7%
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NewsGeo, formerly Towergate, and DAS launch home product for private clients
DAS UK partners with Geo Underwriting, the newly rebranded Towergate, to launch HNW home insurance product
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NewsAllianz eyes up XL Group – reports
Reports suggest that Allianz is considering the purchase of XL Group
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NewsConsolidator GRP acquires Bromley-based broker/MGA
Broker and MGA Camberford Law is snapped up by consolidator that shows no signs of stopping
