Articles by Liz McMahon
Axa online portal encourages discussion via social media sites
Axa has launched an online portal designed to allow personal lines brokers to discuss business issues and ideas with insurers and peers using social media channels such as Twitter, Linkedin and You Tube.
News review: September
John Lewis unveiled plans to rebrand its insurance offering as it targeted "rapid growth" in the insurance market.
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Comparison site to provide unique gadget cover service
Moneymaxim has launched what it claims is the first gadget insurance comparison service.
Interview: A stern lesson
Liz McMahon meets Australia's latest export, Keith Stern, as he explains how his experiences on the other side of the world have equipped him to lead the Lloyd's regional broker pursuit
Product review: PI for growing communications sector
Product Technology and communications sector professional indemnity cover.
Oamps broking director leaves business
The director of Reigate-based Oamps UK Insurance Brokers has resigned.
Lloyd's profits drop by over 50%
After the "costliest" half year since it began interim reporting, Lloyd’s has reported that its profit before tax has more than halved to £628m (June 2009 £1.32bn) while the combined ratio has risen to 98.7% (June 2009 91.6%).
BLG expands following purchase of Halliwells' insurance arm
Due to the Halliwells acquisition, Barlow Lyde & Gilbert (BLG) has occupied a further four floors of its existing premises in Chancery Place, Manchester.
Former HSBC brokers join Northern Counties
Northern Counties Insurance has hired Susan Elliott and Alison Melrose as corporate client executives.
Insurance Age blog: What I learnt from Oktoberfest
The original Oktoberfest occurred in Munich, on October 12, 1810 to commemorate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. The event was so successful that the decision was made to renew it in…
Former MP John Greenway joins Claim Experts' board
Claim Experts has appointed former MP and president of the Institute of Insurance Brokers John Greenway as a non-executive director.
Allianz hires operations manager for motor claims
Allianz has announced the appointment of Alan Collins to operations manager for motor claims.
Thomas, Carroll comes out on top at this year's Broker Awards
Thomas, Carroll walked away with Intermediary of the Year and chairman John Moore bagged the Achievement Award at this year's UK Broker Awards.
Insurance Age blog: Can brokers save the industry's cred?
Since I started writing for Insurance Age in July last year I have heard so much said about how the public perception of insurance needs to change.
Landlords need to protect against increased dope farming
Following a recent report by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) highlighting the breadth of cannabis farming in the UK, Aviva has warned property owners to be vigilant when vetting potential tenants, as well as inspecting their properties,…
Ecclesiastical pulls out of the London market
Ecclesiastical has announced its plans to cease underwriting London market business and begin the run-off of the existing portfolio of its subsidiary Ecclesiastical Underwriting Management (EUM).
Goldman Sachs hit with £17.5m FSA fine
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined London-based firm Goldman Sachs International (GSI), part of the Goldman Sachs Group, £17.5m for breaching FSA principles.
LV reaps benefits of below average motor rate increases
LV has increased motor rates by 25% but its general insurance managing director John O'Roarke said that it has still been possible to write profitable business.
LV sees broker business soar by over 50%
LV’s results for the six months ending 30 June 2010 have revealed a 56% increase to £300.6m (H1 2009: £193.1m) in broker business.
Marsh raids Aon for director in Isle of Man
Marsh has appointed Ann Collins to the newly created role of client service director of its insurance broking operations on the Isle of Man.
Axa appoints finance head
Waseem Malik has been appointed to the role of finance director at Axa Insurance.
Name change for NCG
NCG Professional Risks, the London-based Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker, has changed its name to Oxford Insurance Brokers.
RBSI announces office closure plans and job cuts
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance is to close 14 of its offices and plans to cut staff numbers at 12 other sites.