RSA Group
Brokers warn RSA not to lose NIG’s ‘sparkle’ in takeover as market diversity diminishes
Brokers have expressed their sadness at losing another market, but acknowledged the proposed takeover of NIG by RSA could be superb for both parties – provided the integration is handled properly.
RSA swoops for NIG and FarmWeb in £520m deal
Intact Financial Corporation and its subsidiary RSA have reached an agreement with Direct Line Insurance Group to acquire its brokered commercial lines operations, including NIG and FarmWeb.
People Moves: 14 - 25 August 2023
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People Moves: 7 – 11 August 2023
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RSA slips to half-year loss
RSA Insurance Group has reported a £9m post-tax loss for the first half of 2023, slipping into the red after a profit of £192m in the same period last year.
RSA expands PI portfolio with XOL launch
RSA Insurance has announced it is to expand its professional indemnity offering and launch an excess of loss product.
In Depth: Building a USP to make a broker network stand out
Networks are playing an increasingly important role in helping build and grow the independent broking successes of the future. With so much competition to choose from though, how are these businesses looking to differentiate themselves? Martin Friel…
RSA survey pinpoints broker challenge of clients amending or cancelling insurance in light of economic uncertainty
More than three quarters of brokers have seen clients change policies in the past six months as they prepare for further economic uncertainty, according to research by RSA.
RSA looks to add 200 more brokers in a year
RSA has set a target of adding 200 more brokers to its portfolio within the next 12 months according to sales and distribution director, Alex Hardy.
Succession planning: developing the senior manager talent of the future
Talent recruitment continues to be a major issue for brokers at all levels of seniority. With this in mind, Rachel Gordon looks at what insurers can do to help intermediaries develop their future leaders.
RSA launches new comprehensive product to cover superyachts
RSA has launched a new practice to cover superyachts, and appoints Emily Grew will join as senior yacht underwriter.
People Moves: 24 – 27 April 2023
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People Moves: 10 - 14 April 2023
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Menopause: What progress is the insurance sector making?
Menopause is becoming an issue where more and more insurance firms are raising awareness, offering staff support and embracing progressive policies. But how far have we really come? asks Saxon East.
People Moves: 3 – 6 April 2023
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What does the More Than deal mean for the future of Ardonagh and RSA?
RSA and Ardonagh have their own distinct futures ahead. Ardonagh is a private equity-backed broker growing via consolidation, and RSA is intent on sharpening focus on its commercial broking relationships. The two have struck a deal on More Than's motor…
Brokerbility teams up with Broker Insights on bespoke service for members
Brokerbility has signed up with data provider Broker Insights to deliver a bespoke platform for members, Insurance Age can reveal.
Swinton insurer panel ‘very excited’ to work with More Than motor customers – Ian Donaldson
Ardonagh Retail’s insurer panel is ‘very excited’ about working with More Than private motor customers on renewals, according to CEO Ian Donaldson.
RSA exits personal lines motor shifting renewals to Swinton
RSA has confirmed pulling out of the UK personal lines motor market, worth £120m in gross written premium, and signing up with Atlanta-owned Swinton on a renewals deal.
RSA posts £65m profit for 2022
RSA has reported a pre-tax profit of £65m for 2022 swinging back from a loss in 2021.
Insurers respond to broker meeting challenge and criticism
To coincide with today’s third anniversary of the UK’s first Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, Insurance Age polled providers to find out how they have sought to re-engage face to face with brokers.
Is it MoreThan a rumour? Why RSA could look to dispose of private motor
There is widespread speculation that RSA wants to sell its private motor book. A deal makes sense to free the insurer from its troublesome book.
RSA’s Mooney stresses ‘we have got a lot of work to do’ for better service
RSA’s managing director of UK commercial, Lee Mooney, has vowed to institutionalise a consistent service that shows appetite, ongoing ambition to grow and desire to be there for customers as the insurer targets adding 200 broker relationships on top of…
The stats: The only way is up - Q4’s commercial premiums continue to rise
Businesses are yet again facing more costly cover with the Acturis Commercial Broking Index revealing increases across the board, reports Rachel Gordon.