The UK General Insurance Competitor Tracker provides expert analysis and opinion on the strategic movements of leading competitors in the general insurance market.

Scope

Information on new product developments, acquisition activity, distribution, new corporate partnerships and performance. Insight on the following competitors: Allianz, AXA, Fortis, Groupama, Norwich Union, RBS Insurance, Royal & SunAlliance and Zurich.

Highlights

The major news arising from the fourth quarter of 2007 was the purchase of Broker Network by Towergate at 605p per share. The move is consistent with Towergate's stated aim of establishing a network to accompany its existing distribution channels. Allianz announced that it would be taking legal action against Yorkshire water for potential negligence regarding maintenance of drainage systems before the summer floods. Other insurers are also considering legal action, and if Allianz is successful, they may follow suit.

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