Articles by Caitlin Morrison
FSA approval waiting times at record high of 23 weeks
Regulatory approval waiting times for financial service start-up companies has reached a record high of 22.9 weeks.
Brokers hail end to Groupama 'limbo' period
Brokers have welcomed the news that Groupama has entered into talks with Ageas around a potential sale of its UK non-life insurance business.
Coface reports improved turnover and jump in profit
Coface has reported turnover of £808m for the first half of 2012, up 5.8% from the same period of 2011.
Biba calls for ban on banks selling insurance
Banks should be banned outright from directly selling general insurance products, according to the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba).
Allianz confirms Chris Hanks departure
Simon McGinn is to replace Chris Hanks in the role of general manager at Allianz Commercial in 2013, the insurer has confirmed.
Chartis PCG and Markham Private Clients in exclusive HNW deal
Markham Private Clients (MPC) has entered an exclusive arrangement to become the UK sole tied agent of Chartis Private Client Group (PCG).
Esure reports improved profit, GWP and COR
Esure Group Holdings has reported a 46% improvement in profit for the first six months of 2012, at £60.2m compared with £41.3m for the same period of 2011.
Zurich personal lines chief steps down
Zurich has confirmed that Karl Bedlow has resigned as managing director of personal lines.
Nick Houghton appointed MD at Leeds-based Broker Network member
JM Glendinning has confirmed the appointment of Nick Houghton as managing director.
Abbey Protection reports increased profit and GWP
Abbey Protection has reported a 3% improvement in its profit before tax, up to £5.2m for the first six months of 2012.
FCA boss to clamp down on commission-led sales
Commission payments on all financial products are to be severely curtailed by the new financial regulator.
Giles expands in Scotland with Falkirk appointments
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed Ian Smith as branch director of its Falkirk office.
LV Broker revamps SME product range
LV Broker has relaunched its commercial SME product range, with two property owner products now available for the residential and commercial sectors.
Towergate confirms Houghton's departure and return to broking
Towergate Insurance has confirmed the departure of Nick Houghton, former managing director of Broker Network and Countrywide, as revealed by Insurance Age on Friday.
QuestGates boost Scottish presence with new office
QuestGates has opened a new regional office in Scotland.
Third departure from Cobra Network as Heap bows out
Cobra Network has confirmed the departure of Ray Heap, previously strategic account manager.
Competitors claim 'spooked' Cobra Network members looking for new home
Recent departures from Cobra Network are giving competitors a chance to pick up more business, senior market figures have said.
Zurich Private Clients claims team in CII success
All seven members of Zurich Private Clients’ claims team have achieved a Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) qualification.
Nexus MGA launches new broker portal
Nexus Underwriting Management has launched an online broker portal in conjunction with global systems integrator Salmon.
Silly season
So here we are again, in the midst of silly season.
1st Central chases growth with Allianz appointment
1st Central Insurance has appointed Andy James as group marketing director.
Ecclesiastical claims no need for broker concern over results
Ecclesiastical has moved to reassure brokers following its disappointing results for the first six months of 2012.
Ecclesiastical doubles underwriting loss as COR worsens
Ecclesiastical has reported a group underwriting loss of £14.4m for the first six months of 2012.
Insurance fraud in decline in Q2
Attempted fraud in the insurance industry fell by 16% between April and June 2012, according to new figures released by Experian.