Articles by Liz McMahon
Aspen appoints new head of PI
Aspen Insurance has appointed Ed Beckwith as head of its professional indemnity (PI) unit in the UK.
Dual expands into IT sector with Chartis hire
Dual Corporate Risks has appointed Christopher Blake as a professional indemnity (PI) underwriter in its national business unit.
Ombudsman calls for more decisive action from FSA
One of the Financial Ombudsman Service’s (FOS) principal ombudsman, Tony Boorman, has questioned the benefits of a complaints-led strategy, calling for a more proactive approach from the regulator.
Rural responds to Towergate departures
Rural Insurance has reacted to Towergate’s confirmation that it had poached four of its senior members of staff.
Brokers' final thoughts on Independent's downfall
In our last installment of broker reflection on the 10th anniversary of the collapse of Independent, four brokers reveal what the saga meant to them.
Divided broker sentiment on Indy's fall from grace
As we mark the 10th anniversary of Independent going pop, two brokers divulge their personal and rather different experiences with the insurer.
Towergate pinches key players back from Rural
Towergate AIUA, an agricultural underwriting agency based in Harrogate, has confirmed the recruitment of four senior managers from Rural Insurance Group.
Sean Quinn to play starring role in family's High Court drama
Failed insurance tycoon Sean Quinn is set to be included as a defendant in a major High Court battle between his family and Anglo Irish Bank, according to the Irish Independent.
Axa reveals new broker team for personal lines
Axa Personal Lines has unveiled a new structure for its intermediary and partners new business team, led by Kirsty Walker, director of sales and partnerships.
Markerstudy unveils commercial broker spree
Markerstudy has revealed that its recent purchase of Blagrove Insurance Brokers is the first purchase in a £100m acquisition spree.
Government takes next step in reform of FSA
The government has published its financial regulation White Paper and draft Bill. These provide further detail on its proposed reforms to the financial regulatory regime within the UK.
Independent 10 years on - the second broker instalment
In our continuing coverage of broker reflection on the fall of Independent Insurance, Bluefin’s Stuart Reid and Tim Ryan of Ryan Insurance share their thoughts.
FSA grilled over delayed FSCS review
The All Party Group on Insurance and Financial Services has expressed its disappointment that the regulator could miss the deadline for its review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).
FSA declines to commit to April 2012 FSCS review deadline
Sheila Nicoll, director of conduct policy at the Financial Services Authority (FSA), has told a meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance and Financial Services (APPGIFS) that the barrier to continuing the Financial Services Compensation…
New product intervention approach could result in firm TCF rules
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has revealed its intention to create a single set of rules for product intervention which could involve making all TCF material statutory.
Amii conference to question future role of PMI
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (Amii) has announced the theme of “Hearts and Minds” for its 2011 exhibition and conference.
XL Insurance focuses on regions with Midlands expansion
XL Insurance has opened a new underwriting office in Birmingham.
Bottlenecking leads to PPI extension for top culprits
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has agreed to temporary arrangements with extended timeframes for Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group and RBS to handle payment protection insurance (PPI) complaints.
CBG launches cover for booze industry
CBG has launched an insurance product to meet the specialist needs of the commercial brewery industry.
FSA spends £763k on delayed FSCS review
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) spent £763,000 on a review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) only to then shelve it in 2010, Insurance Age has learnt.
Aviva has a second bite of the telematics cherry
Aviva is re-entering the telematics market with a "new" way of working with companies’ existing technology.
Brit becomes latest insurer to join Powerplace
Powerplace has added Brit Insurance to its panel of insurers.
FSA review reveals TCF issues for aggregators
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has deemed it necessary to issue proposed guidance on the selling of general insurance policies through price comparison websites.
LV increases Ipswich presence
LV has announced the expansion of its current operation in Ipswich which deals with car insurance queries within the general insurance business.