Articles by Caitlin Morrison
Axa dedicated to gaining public trust through professionalism
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has made a commitment to promoting chartered status because it can help the industry regain the trust of consumers, according to the provider’s responses to the recent Insurance Age chartered status survey.
Profits rocket at Catlin
Catlin Group has reported net income of $305m [£194m] for 2012, up more than 800% from the $38m reported in 2011.
Hastings appoints two non-execs
Hastings Insurance Group has appointed Clare Ryder and Pierre Lefèvre as non-executive directors.
ABI calls for greater political commitment to flooding plans
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has called for cross-party political support to ensure that the UK can properly tackle flood risk.
Beazley sees threefold profit growth
Beazley has reported profit after tax of $214.6m [£136.4m] for 2012, up 320% from the $65.8m reported for 2011.
Giles expands in Scotland with trio of appointments
Giles Insurance Brokers has added three new hires to its Scotland team.
CMCs pocketed £7.4m from PPI claims in 2012
Claims management companies (CMC) made more than £7.4m from UK consumers claiming compensation for mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI) in 2012.
Ex-Brit distribution chief to lead Gallagher's e-trading division
Arthur J Gallagher International has appointed Vivek Banga as director of e-trading.
Biba launches manifesto for 'year of change'
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has launched its 2013 manifesto entitled Meeting the Growth Challenge.
Premium Credit aims for 'aggressive growth' with new recruit
Premium Credit has appointed David Pipe as head of sales and marketing.
Conman admits to selling false policies
A fraudster has pleaded guilty to selling hundreds of non-existent car insurance policies to UK drivers.
Aon reports profit and revenue up
Aon’s retail brokerage division has reported revenue of $6.1bn (£3.9bn) for 2012, up 1% from the $6bn reported for 2011.
Reasons to be cheerful
January is over! That’s the number one reason to be cheerful today, and I’ve actually managed to find some more – and they’re insurance-related. Will wonders never cease?
Jelf boosts North West presence with broker buy
Jelf has acquired Howell Shone Insurance Brokers.
Ex-Ink chief launches new MGA for regional brokers
Mike Smith, former MD of Ink Insurance, has launched Incorporated Insurance Group (IIGL), a new managing general agent.
Giles goes to Jelf for new healthcare specialist
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed Lisa Blackwell as a senior healthcare consultant.
Social media 'wrong platform' for promoting chartered status
There needs to be more “shouting” about chartered status to make it worthwhile for brokers, according to Jon Newall, principal at Lockyer Insurance.
Fraudster jailed using Towergate CCTV footage
A conman who deliberately caused a crash with a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) to make fraudulent insurance claims has been jailed for a year.
Russell Scanlan targets growth with new director
Russell Scanlan has appointed Simon Winiarski as a director on its board.
Legal & General in home group deal
Legal & General has signed a home insurance deal with Bought By Many, a new company which provides consumers with discount insurance when they purchase in groups.
Towergate continues regional expansion with double broker purchase
Towergate Insurance has made two acquisitions in Leeds.
McLarens in regional push
Loss adjusting firm McLarens has expanded its team in the South West of England, with plans to grow further in the region.
Covéa boosts fraud-fighting team
Covéa Insurance has appointed Steve Jackson as head of financial crime.
Derby broker chases GWP growth with quartet of hires
Derby-based commercial insurance broker Bell & Co has appointed four new staff members.