EasyJet names ex-RBS boss Hester as new chairman UK airline EasyJet said today it had appointed former RBS chief executive Stephen Hester as its chair designate to succeed John Barton. Business • 23 Aug 21
RSA's profit rises as takeover remains on track The purchase of RSA by Denmark's Tryg and Canada's Intact Financial is likely to complete in May, the insurer's chief executive said today, as the … Business • 26 Feb 21
Insurer RSA receives £7.2 billion cash takeover offer RSA Insurance said today it had received a cash offer worth £7.2 billion from Canadian insurer Intact Financial and Danish insurer Tryg. Business • 18 Nov 20
RSA in £7.2 billion takeover talks with Intact and Tryg RSA is in talks with a consortium of Canadian insurer Intact Financial and Danish insurer Tryg about a possible break-up deal that values the British … Business • 06 Nov 20
RSA sees little impact from coronavirus as profit rises The coronavirus epidemic is likely to have little impact on insurer RSA's business, chief executive Stephen Hester said, as the company's shares rose on a … Business • 27 Feb 20
RSA's 2019 premiums flat, underwriting profit up RSA's net written premiums were flat for the year to date but underwriting profit rose strongly the insurer said today, after it cut back on … Business • 07 Nov 19
Insurer RSA profits lag forecasts on bad weather Bad weather and weakness in specialist commercial lines caused a 19% drop in UK insurer RSA's full-year operating profit, sending its shares lower today. Business • 28 Feb 19
Insurer RSA posts 5% drop in nine month premiums Insurer RSA today posted a 5% drop in net written premiums in the first nine months of 2016 due to the impact of asset disposals. Business • 03 Nov 16
RSA Insurance posts 43% rise in operating profits British insurer RSA has today posted a 2015 operating profit of £523m, up 43% on a year earlier. Business • 25 Feb 16
RSA swings into profit in 2014 RSA today posted a 2014 pretax profit of £275m, recovering from a £244m loss a year earlier. Business • 26 Feb 15
RSA insurance premiums hit by soft markets RSA said premiums had fallen this year because of soft markets and its focus on areas offering higher returns as the company works to turn … Business • 06 Nov 14
RSA reports difficult H1 in Irish market RSA bounced back to profit in the first half of the year and said it was ahead of schedule in its turnaround plan under the … Business • 07 Aug 14
RSA's written premiums down as shakeup continues Insurer RSA said net written premiums fell in the first quarter of the year as a turnaround plan involving disposals and more disciplined trading took … Business • 08 May 14
RSA launches £773m rights issue RSA has set out its plans for a fully underwritten rights issue to raise £773m to restore its capital position. Business • 25 Mar 14
RSA unveils £775m rights issue RSA today launched a plan to boost capital by up to £1.6 billion, half of which will be tapped from shareholders and the rest from … Business • 27 Feb 14
Stephen Hester named CEO of RSA Insurance Former Royal Bank of Scotland boss Stephen Hester has been appointed as CEO of the troubled RSA Insurance as the group looks to move on … Business • 04 Feb 14
RBS names new CEO as it returns to profit Royal Bank of Scotland today said that Ross McEwan, its head of retail banking, will succeed Stephen Hester as chief executive from October 1. Business • 02 Aug 13
Insider tipped for top job at RBS Royal Bank of Scotland is reportedly poised to name insider Ross McEwan, its head of retail banking, as successor to chief executive Stephen Hester. Business • 01 Aug 13
RBS confirms 2,000 investment bank job losses Royal Bank of Scotland has today confirmed plans for the loss of 2,000 investment banking jobs. Business • 13 Jun 13
RBS chief to step down later this year Royal Bank of Scotland chief executive Stephen Hester has announced plans to step down from the lender after five years at the helm. Business • 13 Jun 13
Ulster Bank cuts Q1 losses to £164m Ulster Bank has reported an operating loss of £164m (€194.8m) for the first quarter of 2013. Business • 03 May 13
RBS reports pre-tax losses of £5.2 billion Royal Bank of Scotland today posted a pre-tax loss of £5.2 billion sterling, hit by a £4.6 billion charge for losses on the value of … Business • 28 Feb 13
Central Bank meets RBS chief over Ulster Bank Chief Executive of Royal Bank of Scotland Stephen Hester met with the Central Bank's Head of Financial Regulation today. News • 03 Jul 12
