Articles by Caitlin Morrison
Cobra boosts regional network team
Cobra has appointed four new account managers across the UK.
Ecclesiastical's Tripp to leave in 2013
Ecclesiastical group chief executive officer Michael Tripp will retire this year.
Lonmar hires ex-Towergate London Market chief
Lonmar Global Risks has appointed Martin Hughes as a divisional director in its agency division.
RWA chief blasts Biba's 'sweeping criticism' of insurers
Research from the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) which claimed insurers were becoming more difficult over paying out on claims has been deemed “spin” as opposed to “worthwhile research”.
School closures could mean £500 payouts
Towergate Insurance has stated that parents could claim up to £500 on its school closure policy if schools remain closed due to snow.
Revenues up at Hyperion as management mulls IPO
Hyperion Insurance Group has reported revenue of £110.6m for 2012, up 42% from the £87m reported in 2011.
Bryan James boosts equestrian book with Brightwells buy
Bryan James & Co has bought the insurance division of property management and auctioneer company Brightwells.
Aon Risk Solutions goes to US arm for new director
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Erica White as executive director of its insurance company practice.
The Co-operative appoints new MD from within
The Co-operative Insurance has appointed Mark Summerfield as managing director.
Teen ghost broker handed 12-month sentence
A teenager who tried to sell worthless vehicle insurance policies has been given a 12-month conditional discharge at City of London Magistrates.
Professionalism: Promoting chartered status online can help win business
Digital technology can hold huge benefits for brokers, especially when they have chartered status to promote, a marketing expert has said.
FSA in talks with banks over PPI claims deadline
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is reported to be in talks with the banking industry to set a deadline for customers being able to claim for mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI).
Keelan Westall adds to e-trading platform
Keelan Westall has added several enhancements to its online residential e-trading platform Dynamic, giving it full-cycle functionality.
Young women drivers impacted by EU gender directive
Women drivers aged between 17 and 20 saw motor premiums increase by an average of 16.4% between September and December 2012.
Ex-Deacon chief to head up new JLT real estate team
JLT Specialty has appointed Penny Jepson as manager of its new residential real estate offering.
Banned broker faces bankruptcy over £200,000 FSA fine
A South Wales-based insurance broker has been banned from working in the financial services industry and fined £212,237 by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
ECIC wins chartered insurer status
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company (ECIC) has been awarded chartered status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Plum fills MNW home insurance gap in product offering
Plum Underwriting has launched a new mid net worth (MNW) home insurance product with capacity from Lloyd’s.
Insurance Age launches its app
Insurance Age is pleased to announce the launch of its app in the Apple store.
Markel nabs new claims chief from Beazley
Markel International has appointed Hannah Purves as claims director.
Professionalism: Brokers failing to reap benefits of mobile technology
The majority of insurance brokers are “clearly” not well-versed on the merits and trading importance of the internet, according to online commentators.
Jelf promotes its own
Jelf has appointed Wayne Pontin as executive director: mergers and acquisitions.
Randall & Quilter makes first Isle of Man captive purchase
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has purchased Isle of Man-domiciled captive insurer Hickson Insurance Limited (HIL) for £525,000.
Aviva appoints ex-RSA director as commercial CUO
Aviva has appointed Susan Penwarden as chief underwriting officer (CUO) for commercial, corporate and specialty lines.