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Court leaves Zurich
Zurich's European general insurance chief executive officer and former Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance CEO Annette Court, pictured, is to leave the business "by mutual agreement to pursue other opportunities".
RBSI cuts are needed to keep up with others
The past seven days have seen two telling announcements from Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance.
NIG facing more cutsas RBSI sheds 2000
Broker-only insurer NIG could face a further rationalisation of staff and offices as part of a wider review of Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance, which will see its parent offshore for the first time.
RBSI to axe 2000 roles to "regain competitive edge," claims insurance CEO
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has revealed a proposal to cut 2000 jobs.
RBSI records COR of 113.3% in Q1 2010
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has reported a combined operating ratio, including business services costs, of 113.3% for the first quarter of 2010 compared with 101.5% in Q1 2009.
Former RBS director joins Cifas
Chris McKee, former technical services director of Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance, is joining the Board of Cifas – The UK’s Fraud Prevention Service – as an independent director.
Ex Direct Line employee jailed for £1.1m fraud
A former Direct Line employee has been jailed for six years for a £1m money-laundering scheme.
Direct Line travel insurance customers covered for flight disruption
Direct Line customers will be covered for travel delay and missed departure after volcanic ash affects flights in the UK.
News analysis - Aggregators: Motoring on
With motor rates leaping up by 15%, Tom Cooper assesses whether prudent, profitable pricing is finally on the horizon
Insurers gain the upper hand over aggregators
The balance of power is shifting away from aggregators and back towards insurers — a trend the latter should capitalise on while pursuing a more collaborative approach.
See you later, aggregator
Industry commentators are predicting a crackdown on web aggregators - but will the sites' popularity with consumers beat expectations? Rachel Gordon reports
Spotlight on Spain - The Spanish direct insurance market
At its traditionalist heart, the insurance industry has always existed on the tried and tested intermediary-based distribution channel, with the broker or agent, a champion of the policyholder, working tirelessly to find the consumer the best deal.
Post Europe Spotlight - The Spanish direct insurance market
At its traditionalist heart, the insurance industry has always existed on the tried and tested intermediary-based distribution channel, with the broker or agent, a champion of the policyholder, working tirelessly to find the consumer the best deal.
Interview - Arron Banks: The bright side of life
The rumour mill has been in overdrive regarding Brightside over the past 12 months. Daniel Dunkley talks to founder and insurance director Arron Banks about the broker's distinctive approach to the market.
ING could delay insurance sale with IPO
Reports claim that as long as it kicks off the process with a stockmarket listing it could meet an EU requirement.
ING could delay insurance sale with IPO
Reports claim that as long as it kicks off the process with a stockmarket listing it could meet an EU requirement.
Former Direct Line MD joins Fortis UK board as retail boss
Andy Watson takes up his new role as managing director - retail with immediate effect.
RBSI profits slump by over £500m to £58m in 2009
CEO Paul Geddes described 2009 as "exceptionally challenging"
Rugby player at centre of credit hire dispute
A professional rugby player has found himself at the centre of a dispute between credit hire operator Accident Exchange and his insurer.
Seven insurers win £300 000 'crash for cash' damages
A consortium of seven UK motor insurers is awarded £300 000 in damages from 57 members of a 'crash for cash' fraud ring following a landmark civil case.
Fraud - voice stress analysis: Liar, liar
With fraud costing insurers £1.8bn in 2009, Daniel Dunkley explores the validity and effectiveness of voice stress analysis technology, once hailed as a 'silver bullet' for the industry.
Former HBoS insurance boss joins RBSI as personal MD
Tom Woolgrove to join RBSI in April.
Direct Line include airline failure cover
Travel insurer addresses financial failure of airlines with insurance products.