Articles by Caitlin Morrison
Swinton apologises to customers after £7.4m FCA fine
Swinton Group has offered an unreserved apology to its customers, following the news that it has been fined £7.4m by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
FCA hits Swinton with £7.4m fine for "prioritising profit" while failing customers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Swinton Group £7,380,400 for mis-selling.
Bluefin promotes CFO to newly-created COO role
Bluefin has appointed Tim Philip to the newly-created position of chief operating officer.
UKGI and Biba sign compliance support contract
UKGI has signed a deal with the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) to provide compliance helpline facilities to its members.
SSP chases expansion with new marketing hire
SSP has appointed Pam Wilde as marketing director at SSP.
Lorica names Towergate's Graham Smith as projects chief
Lorica Insurance Brokers has appointed Graham Smith as projects director.
Willis Networks rebuilds membership
Willis’ networks division has added 12 new members.
Bluefin adds to Leeds and Stockport branches
Bluefin Insurance Group has appointed new business development directors at its Leeds and Stockport offices.
Ageas CEO Watson tackling the commercial COR
Ageas UK CEO Andy Watson has addressed the issues facing the provider’s commercial business.
Aviva turnaround on branch closures "a slap in the face" for brokers
Brokers have responded to news that Aviva plans to close 13 branches around the country over the next two years.
FSA expenditure under budget in its final year
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) expenditure for the year ended 31 March 2013 came in slightly under budget.
UK Broker Awards 2013 shortlist announced
The shortlist for this year’s UK Broker Awards has been revealed.
Cobra Group legal division launches intellectual property offering
Cobra Legal & IP has launched two intellectual property (IP) products.
Ageas' CEO Andy Watson on taking over from Barry Smith
Ageas CEO Andy Watson has admitted that taking on his current role from predecessor Barry Smith was “a bit of an Alex Ferguson moment”.
CCV confirms hat-trick of broker buys
Towergate-owned CCV has acquired three insurance brokers across the UK.
Premier Choice Group's Mike Izzard passes away
Premier Choice Group has announced the death of its chief executive Mike Izzard, aged 61.
AGCS adds Ace's Crawford to marine team
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has appointed Paul Crawford as senior cargo underwriter.
Celebrate good times
It’s been a long week in insurance land.
Lloyd's of London CEO Richard Ward resigns
Richard Ward is to resign as CEO of Lloyd’s of London.
Ageas brands RIAS and Castle Cover go live with Quindell
Ageas has gone live with Quindell’s Napier rating and underwriting engine.
RSA names Coughlan as underwriting chief
RSA has appointed David Coughlan as group underwriting director.
Broker Network and Countrywide add two senior recruits
Towergate has made two appointments to its networks division.
Barbican goes to Willis for new cyber underwriter
Barbican Group Holdings has appointed Jayne Goddard as cyber underwriter in the company’s specialty division.
Direct Group expansion plans underway with 200 new roles created
Direct Group is set to create 200 jobs following a relocation of its head office.