UK General Insurance Competitor Tracker Q4

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• DATAMONITOR VIEW
  • CATALYST
  • SUMMARY
• ANALYSIS
  • Overview
  • Cornhill Direct agreed its first aggregator relationship while Allianz Schemes established a number of new partnerships
    • Cornhill Direct agrees its first aggregator relationship
    • Allianz signs a new partnership with Amazon.co.uk
    • Allianz extends its partnership with GAME
    • Allianz launches risk initiative with Rospa
    • Allianz is considering legal action against a water company
  • AXA enters the medical insurance broking market and extends deal with Homeserve
    • AXA enters the medical insurance broking market through the acquisition of THIG
    • AXA successfully negotiates Homeserve deal
    • AXA launches new commercial products for small businesses
  • Fortis sees strong growth in its third quarter results on the back of its affinity and brokered business
    • Fortis reports 12% growth in GWP in third quarter results for 2007
  • Groupama reveals the reasons behind its broker purchases
    • Groupama chief reveals reasons for broker purchase
  • Norwich Union agrees to extend its HSBC deal, re-organizes its operating model and sets out its strategy for maintaining broker independence
    • Norwich Union and HSBC agree lucrative 5-year deal
    • Norwich Union is bringing its distribution channels under one management
    • Norwich Union announces a plan to help brokers to remain independent
    • Norwich Union sets up new broker club
  • RBSI sees Direct Line for Business launch several new products
    • Direct Line rolls out buy-to-let insurance
    • Direct Line launches commercial property cover
  • Royal & SunAlliance to benefit from the 2012 Olympic Games
    • Court of appeal ruling leaves Royal & SunAlliance with £1m legal bill
    • Royal & SunAlliance is to be one of the lead insurers for the 2012 Olympic Games
  • Zurich re-launches its home products and employs Experian to assist with marketing
    • Zurich plans aggressive new launch of its brokered home products
    • Zurich chooses Experian to manage marketing campaigns
  • Brokers see further consolidation
    • Kerry London launches risk auction site
    • Towergate set to take over Broker Network
    • Willis in push to expand its broker network
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