Prudential reported that general insurance gross written premiums rose by 17% in the UK last year.
General insurance single premiums increased from £334m in 2000 to £390m in 2001.
The figures were among better than expected new business results announced last week.
The Pru sold off its general insurance operation to Churchill in November 2001 in a deal worth £810m.
HSBC analyst David Hudson said: "They got a fantastic price for it, way beyond what anyone would value it at."
Its new business figures revealed that overall, UK insurance sales in 2001 totalled £5.8bn, an increase of 12% on 2000.
Chief executive Jonathan Bloomer was reported as saying the Pru was on the hunt for US acquisitions such as life companies and brokers.
The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.
