Articles by Caitlin Morrison
Howden Windsor and AmTrust Europe in solicitors' PI capacity deal
Howden Windsor has entered into an exclusive solicitors’ professional indemnity (PI) insurance capacity arrangement with AmTrust Europe.
Covéa sees £2m profit drop as GWP jumps by 33%
Covéa Insurance has reported a £2m drop in profit for 2012, from £6.4m to £4.3m.
Giles Dundee operation loses three staff
Giles Insurance Brokers has reduced its presence in Dundee, Insurance Age can reveal.
Barbon CEO Ramsey to depart
Barbon Insurance Group chief executive Mike Ramsey is leaving the company, sister title Postonline has reported.
Towergate's Hodges "not against" buying rival network in 2013
Towergate’s CEO Mark Hodges has reiterated the consolidator’s stance on potentially acquiring a rival network in 2013.
UK motor premiums to fall again in 2013, says Deloitte
UK motor insurance premiums are likely to fall further over the next 12 months, Deloitte has warned.
Hastings Insurance planning stake sale
Hastings Insurance Group is considering selling a minority stake in the business, according to reports.
Allianz's Torrance "content" with Q1 results as liability remains a concern
Allianz’s UK chief executive has praised the insurer’s "encouraging" first quarter results.
Equity slashes 200 jobs in broker-only switch
Equity Insurance confirmed that 200 jobs will be lost as it pulls back from the personal accident markets in order to refocus on specialist motor classes.
Allianz reports improved GWP, profit and COR for Q1
Allianz Insurance has reported gross written premium (GWP) of £506.6m for Q1 2013.
Biba Fever
Having attended two Biba conferences now, I feel like a seasoned pro.
Biba 2013: Sparkes to replace White as compliance chief
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has recruited Marsh's David Sparkes, to fill the position of head of compliance at the trade body.
Zurich's UK GI COR and profits improve while GWP falls by 3%
Zurich’s UK general insurance business has reported a combined operating ratio (COR) of 96.5% for the first three months of 2013.
Amlin UK reports £10m jump in GWP as motor fleet shows "particular improvement"
Amlin UK has reported a £10m increase in gross written premium (GWP) for the first four months of 2013.
Aviva's UK COR worsens as net written premiums fall by 5%
Aviva has revealed a combined operating ratio (COR) of 98% for its UK general insurance business in the first quarter of 2013.
Biba 2013: Axa launches trio of new products as part of personal lines revamp
Axa has launched three new personal lines products at the 2013 British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) conference.
Biba 2013: Steve White delivers strong message to FCA's Wheatley
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association's (Biba) 2013 conference has heard from new CEO, Steve White, in his inaugural speech.
LV Broker launches schemes platform for brokers
LV Broker has launched Easyscheme for brokers’ schemes business.
Henderson names Aviva's Steve Barrett as MD
Henderson Insurance Brokers has appointed Steve Barrett as managing director.
Markel launches liability product for charities
Markel UK has launched a liability product for charities and community groups.
Arag appoints Mark Rayner to build broker relationships
Arag has appointed Mark Rayner as broker account manager for the South East.
Marsh names Moxon as new private client services chief
Marsh has appointed Richard Moxon as leader of its UK private client services division.
Aviva shareholders back directors' remuneration at AGM
Aviva shareholders have voted in favour of the proposed directors’ remuneration at the company’s AGM in spite of more stormy scenes.
Perkins Slade adds to corporate team
Perkins Slade has appointed Lisa Birch to its corporate team.