Aviva
No resignations, no regrets says Homer
Andy Homer has confirmed that Towergate came close to making an internal appointment ahead of its decision to poach Mark Hodges from Aviva for the chief executive role.
Hodges to continue acquisition drive at Towergate
Towergate chairman Alastair Lyons said he was "absolutely delighted" at the arrival of Mark Hodges from Aviva and promised the company would continue on its broker acquisition path.
Aviva responds to Hodges' departure to Towergate
David McMillan, chief executive officer of UK general insurance at Aviva, has told Insurance Age that it is “business as usual” for Aviva following the shock departure of Mark Hodges to Towergate.
Aviva chief jumps ship for Towergate
Mark Hodges, UK chief executive officer of Aviva, has been lined up to replace retiring group CEO of Towergate, Andy Homer.
Products: Launches show sea change for insurers
Two insurers took the industry by surprise by launching products in markets they had previously shied away from.
Products: Providers unveil a raft of online offerings at Biba conference
Providers clearly saw Biba 2011 as an opportunity to court brokers with their new online offerings as Jubilee, Aviva, Ecclesiastical and Catlin all launched technology products.
Brokers unconvinved by signs of market hardening
Lone suggestion that the commercial market could be on the cusp of changing is dismissed by rest of market.
Insurers issue ash-cloud travel insurance advice
Aviva and Ageas have stated their positions on their travel insurance policies following the recent volcanic eruption in Iceland which has closed parts of the UK airspace.
Aviva loses JLT recruitment book to Brit
Brit Insurance has won JLT’s book of business for the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) from Aviva.
Aviva makes aggregator u-turn
Aviva has confirmed it intends to return to the aggregator space for private motor with a new, separately branded internet-only offering.
Aviva chief hints that market may finally be hardening
The UK could be seeing the first evidence of market hardening in commercial lines, according to Mark Hodges, chief executive of Aviva UK although he declined to predict whether any increase would hold or how far it would go.
Aviva posts improved COR in first quarter 2011 results
Aviva has revealed a 20% increase in general insurance premiums to over £1bn for the first quarter of 2011 (1Q2010: £913m).
Biba 2011: Aviva, Ecclesiastical and Jubilee unveil online launches
A number of new online initiatives have been unveiled today at the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference to help broker either trade or market themselves better.
Biba 2011: My Manchester Q&A Part Two
The team at Post and Insurance Age will again be publishing a daily at the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference in Manchester on Wednesday and Thursday.
MMA targets commercial growth through brokers with BDM hire
MMA Insurance has appointed Derek Bradshaw as development manager, in a bid to drive commercial growth through the broker channel.
Brokers are still making their mark in personal lines
Brokers are retaining their customer appeal in personal lines despite the growth of insurance aggregators - though they must remain in tune with customer needs to stay ahead, according to new Aviva research.
Polly C – the hottest insurance gossip
Polly’s attention has been drawn to a tricky situation facing brokers and their insurer accounts.
Profile: Trading more efficiently
Growth in online commercial trading is creating an efficient market, Aviva’s regional broker director Gareth Hemming tells Martin Friel
Insurance Age launches new broker-only technology event
A new event to help bring brokers up to date with the latest trading technologies and how they can improve their businesses, has been launched.
HNW broker MWA opens Liverpool office
Mercury West Associates (MWA) has opened its first North of England branch in the city of Liverpool.
Products: Aviva makes 90% online claim
Aviva has claimed it now transacts 90% of its commercial package products online after it added three products to Fast Trade, its online trading platform.
Select & Protect enhances product and trading platform
Select & Protect has announced the addition of Groupama to its underwriting panel as part of a re-launch of one of its home insurance products.
And finally... what have you done for brokers lately?
Pushing into new sectors, listening to what they have to say and championing them on the small screen. Janice Deakin, tells us how she has been nurturing brokers.
PPI tops list of complaints about general insurance
Complaints made to the regulator about payment protection insurance (PPI) came second only to complaints made about banking last year.