Articles by Caitlin Morrison
Broker Network & Countrywide adds Pitt to top team
Broker Network & Countrywide has appointed Richard Pitt as sales and marketing director.
LV names former Co-op chief Neave as non-exec director
LV has appointed David Neave as a non-executive director.
Kwik Fit's Lynch stands down as managing director
June Lynch has stood down as managing director of Kwik Fit Financial Services.
Hiscox CEO hails positive results as broker channel grows
Bronek Masojada, Hiscox CEO, has praised a “good set of results” for the first six months of 2013, which he said represented a step forward for the company.
Motor and home insurance premiums fall again in Q2 2013
Motor and home insurance prices “plummeted” in the second quarter of 2013, according to the most recent AA British Insurance Premium Index.
Hiscox sees GWP rise to £1bn as profit and COR improve
Hiscox has reported a pre-tax profit of £181m for the first six months of 2013, up from £126m in the same period of 2012
Bluefin posts £13m loss for 2012
Bluefin Group has reported a loss of £13.1m for the year ended December 2012.
FCA warns firms to take anti-money laundering responsibilities seriously
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its first annual report on anti-money laundering (AML).
Zurich creates new roles in bid to help brokers battle fraud
Zurich has launched a dedicated policy validation unit and created two new roles to help brokers in identifying fraud.
Ageas appoints Aviva's Middle as partnerships chief
Ageas has named Ant Middle as partnerships director within its retail and distribution division.
Be Wiser posts drop in profit as turnover increases by £4m
Be Wiser Insurance Services has reported a post-tax profit of £1.5m for the year ended May 2013.
Which? warns consumers of "punishing" insurer charges
Consumer watchdog Which? has issued a warning to consumers over additional fees involved in renewing their car insurance policies.
Bluefin poaches Towergate's Andy White in series of moves
Bluefin has restructured its commercial division and made two senior promotions as part of an ongoing strategic development plan.
Stewart Miller boosts team with trio of hires
Stewart Miller Insurance has added three new staff members.
QBE's Bathia steps down with immediate effect
Ash Bathia, chief underwriting officer of QBE’s property, casualty & motor (PCM) division is leaving the provider.
iParc plans shelved as insurers seek alternative options
Plans for a new pricing hub for the personal lines market have been shelved.
UK insurance industry to create 22,000 new roles by 2020
The UK insurance industry could generate up to 22,000 new jobs by 2020, according to a new PwC report.
Bruce leaves RSA after just one month
Cathie Bruce has stood down as distribution director at RSA.
Simply Business CEO says MBO will give broker more clarity
Simply Business CEO Jason Stockwood has stated the online broker is “on the start of a journey to transform the commercial insurance market with technology”.
Purple and Sterling in commercial and MNW product tie-up
Sterling Insurance Group has joined the Purple Partnership preferred partner list.
Four new recruits for 1 Answer Brokerdrive
1 Answer Brokerdrive has made four new appointments as it commits to growing the business.
Ecclesiastical adds ex-Brit CEO Cox to board
Ecclesiastical has appointed Ray Cox to its group management board.
Broker Network and Countrywide in three-year deal with ALPS
Broker Network & Countrywide has partnered with Auto Legal Protection Services (ALPS) to deliver a range of motor products and services to its members.
Open GI launches new broker platform to help combat referral fee ban
Open GI has launched the Add-on Marketplace for brokers.