Articles by Liz McMahon
New chairman for Howden
Howden Insurance Brokers has appointed Lorraine Adlam as chairman.
Swinglehurst's accounts in lockdown
Lloyd’s insurer Swinglehurst has reportedly had its company accounts frozen after running into tax diffculties.
Gallagher raids Towergate for senior hires
Gallagher International has poached the managing directors of two of Towergate's largest underwriting units.
Quinn to continue writing UK business until 2012
Quinn Insurance will continue issuing new UK policies until the end of 2012, despite its new owners only buying its Irish operations, according to reports.
Markerstudy breaks into commercial motor with broker buy
Markerstudy Group has acquired Blagrove Insurance Brokers, located in Carterton, Oxfordshire.
Giles offloads life science arm to Oamps
Oamps Special Risks is understood to have bought Giles’ life sciences division.
Aviva looks down under for new chairman
The former chief executive of the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, John McFarlane is to succeed Lord Sharman as chairman of Aviva according to reports.
Brokers call for clear risk transfer policy
Biba 2011 delegates demand FSA and ABI devise rules governing brokers’ handling of client money.
Brokers divided over trade body union
Small independent brokers fear their voice will be lost in the crowd if Biba and IIB merger comes off.
Products: Launches show sea change for insurers
Two insurers took the industry by surprise by launching products in markets they had previously shied away from.
Law change leaves brokers unsure of role
Brokers fear increased burden if Consumer Insurance Bill passes into law.
Power hour: Talking technology
Technology and e-trading has the power to transform the industry but, as our experts discussed at Biba 2011, insurers and brokers have been slow on the uptake. Liz McMahon reports.
Industry reacts to referral fee report
Lawyers and insurers have slammed the recommendation by the Legal Services Board (LSB) to retain referral fees in the personal injury marketplace.
Four new offices for Coversure
Coversure has launched four new franchises in Walsall, Hornchurch near Romford, Rugby and Rusholme near Manchester.
SSP unveils new solutions following Sector closure
SSP has announced the latest releases of its insurer, managing general agent (MGA) and broker solutions following an £8m development programme during the last 18 months.
Insurance Age blog: Insurance isn't the problem says Galbraith
In a special guest blog, chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers' Association, Eric Galbraith, argues that the industry needs to work together to improve public perception.
Pruhealth slams "unsustainable" commission levels and unveils new model
PruHealth has adopted what it believes to be a more sustainable and transparent commission model.
Willis claims industry first with grey fleet scheme
Willis has launched a pay-as-you-go insurance scheme to address issues arising from allowing staff to drive their own cars on business - the so-called grey fleet.
Brokers must take heed of Bank of Scotland fine
Brokers have been urged to examine their own complaints procedures following the Bank of Scotland being dealt a £3.5m fine by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for mishandling complaints.
PPI broker enters administration
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has confirmed that Wilmslow Financial Services has been put into administration.
Hastings moves into pet insurance market
Hastings Direct has just launched a pet insurance product to target Britain’s 16 million cat and dog owners.
Significant leadership changes at Zurich's commercial broker division
Following the recent changes in its UKGI commercial broker division, Zurich has announced further key appointments.
Barbican and Glemham part ways
Barbican Insurance Group has confirmed it is to cease providing underwriting capacity to Glemham Underwriting.
Chairman and deputy resign from Biba's healthcare focus group
The chairman and deputy chairman of the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) healthcare focus group have resigned.