Articles by Caitlin Morrison
RBS finds buyers for first 33% stake in Direct Line
RBS has found buyers for the 33% stake in Direct Line it is selling to stock market investors.
UK General unveils new management team as commercial MD resigns
Peter Hubbard has been appointed chief executive of UK General, and Cathie Bruce, managing director commercial, has resigned.
Integro appoints ex-Towergate chief
Integro Insurance Brokers has appointed Martin Wright, former managing director (MD) of Towergate Specialist Markets, as MD of its UK retail operations, sister title Post has reported.
Millions of Brits driving without insurance
Over two million UK motorists have driven without insurance according to research from LV.
Travelers appoints Willis man as Europe COO
Travelers has appointed Matthew Wilson as chief operating officer (COO), Europe, which includes responsibility for its UK operations.
Home & Legacy launches HNW building works product
Home & Legacy has partnered with Allianz Engineering to launch a building works product for the high net worth market.
Wilby merges with Huddersfield broker in drive for growth
Wilby has merged with Huddersfield-based Ainley’s Insurance Brokers, and recruited four new members of staff.
Ageas underwriting division wins chartered status
The underwriting division of Ageas Insurance has been awarded chartered status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Cornish Mutual pushes for growth in farming sector
Cornish Mutual has launched a campaign to recruit new farmer members in the West Country.
FSJ adds another Cobra man in recruitment drive
FSJ Broking has added to its broking team with four appointments, including a third ex-Cobra employee.
Covéa Insurance launches in the UK
Covéa Insurance, formed from a merger of MMA Insurance and Provident Insurance, has been launched in the UK.
Don't be the last to the party
You will all have seen the new Professionalism website Insurance Age launched this week.
Industry welcomes OFT motor market decision
The Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) decision to refer the private motor insurance market to the Competition Commission has been welcomed by firms across the industry.
Biba helps government write insurance 'Dummies' book
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has joined forces with the Cabinet Office and several other organisations to produce a new guide for SMEs.
Lorica fuels recruitment drive with five new appointments
Lorica Insurance Brokers has added a further five recruits to three of its branches.
Swinton results improve despite £560,000 loss of office payout
Swinton Holdings has reported a turnover of £329m for 2011.
ULR Additions returns to profit and doubles turnover
ULR Additions has reported a £2.7m pre-tax profit for 2011, up £6.1m on its 2010 performance.
Broker Network goes to Keychoice for new insurer director
Broker Network and Countrywide has appointed Dene Smith as insurer director.
Hastings creates two new director roles
Hastings Insurance Services has created two new posts by appointing Paul Whymark as its new operations director and Jonathan Sutcliffe as its new claims director.
Chartered in the valleys – a personal view
There are numerous reasons to consider applying for chartered status, according to John Moore, chairman of Welsh chartered broker Thomas, Carroll Group.
Towergate Underwriting boosts e-trading with ex-NIG man
Towergate Underwriting has appointed Dean Fletcher as commercial e-strategy and products manager.
Bluefin launches new schemes and affinities division
Bluefin Insurance Group has launched Bluefin Solutions, a division focused on the development and distribution of new and existing schemes and affinities.
Axa appoints new chief for Simple products range
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary has appointed Louisa-Jayne Stirzaker as Simple products trading manager.
Acromas hits back at AA and Saga sale claims
Acromas Holdings has refuted claims that it plans to sell its AA roadside recovery and Saga insurance businesses, according to Bloomberg.