All articles by Ellen Bennett – Page 20
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Features
Action man
This might not be the best time in history to become chief executive of an insurer, but nobody told Adrian Brown. Five weeks into the job at RSA, he is brimming with ideas – even on the tricky issue of brokers and commission. Ellen Bennett met him.
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Supplements
The sharp end
Claims has long been overlooked but it is the insurance sector’s front line. Now these seven men – claims directors at top UK firms – are leading the industry’s fightback on floods, fraud, credit hire and pleural plaques. Ellen Bennett met them. Portraits by Wilde Fry.
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News
No membership rift over disclosure, says Biba
Galbraith brushes off reports that a row led to the creation of London market body.
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News Analysis
‘AIG is open for business’
Lex Baugh, head of the London arm of the stricken US insurer, gives his first interview since the crisis broke to Ellen Bennett.
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Supplements
Claims Top 50
The Tough Guys - Insurance Times details the key players in the claims sector in 2008.
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News
AXA to spend £4m on marketing campaign
Insurer's promotion aiming at restoring consumer faith in the industry.
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News
RBSI still on the block as bank gets £20bn rescue
Royal Bank of Scotland tipped to cut £7bn price tag for insurance arm as it downsizes.
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News
AIG UK chief vows to battle on as Congress investigates insurer
Lex Baugh thanks brokers and risk managers for their support while former bosses tell US politicians what went wrong.
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News
Lloyd’s profit sinks 50%, but ratio stays strong
Market claims underwriting discipline remains strong.
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News
It’s business as usual, says esure’s founder
Peter Woods affirms that insurer is safe despite merger of parent company with Lloyds TSB.
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News
No intentions to sell UK business, promises troubled US insurer
We’re still writing new business and renewals – and have had one of the busiest weeks of the year, says AIG UK chief executive.
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News
Insurance giants agree to global electronic link
Major companies sign up with Swift network for year-long pilot.