Insurers push FTSE higher

Insurers are among the biggest gainers with Old Mutual up 1.71% to 178.9p, closely followed by Prudential which has added 1.55% to 785.5p, although Experian is leading the gains with a rise of 2.17% to 588.5p. British Airways is also up 2.04% to 500p, while Compass Group has climbed 1.34% to 378.5p, although gains are being limited by Enterprise Inns which has slipped 1.1% to 766p. Intercontinental Hotels is the biggest loser with a fall of 1.82% to £13.47, as yesterday’s bid speculation died away, while BT Group has fallen 1.19% to 311.5p, ITV has slipped 0.92% to 118.9p, and Detica Gro...