Articles by Caitlin Morrison
Quinn Insurance bill could rise to €1.65bn
The estimated bill for the administration of Quinn Insurance has risen to €1.65bn (£1.3bn), administrators appointed to the insurer have told the High Court in Dublin.
Giles chief appointed Biba deputy chairman
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has appointed Brendan McManus as deputy chairman and made several changes to its board.
Aon to sponsor Man Utd's business network and charity arm
Aon has signed up to be the title sponsor of Manchester United’s business network and of the Manchester United Foundation.
Arsenal footballer fined for driving without insurance
Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has been fined almost £5,000 for driving without a licence and insurance.
Fitch affirms QBE Europe's A+ rating as stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed QBE Insurance Group’s long-term issuer default rating at A and its subsidiaries’ - including QBE Europe - insurer financial strength (IFS) ratings at A+.
Markel strengthens professional liability team
Markel International has appointed Les Telford as senior underwriter for UK and international professional indemnity in the professional liability division.
LMI launches free online risk management service
Liberty Mutual Insurance (LMI) has launched a free online risk management facility for its policyholders.
Biba reports improved turnover but schemes income drops
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has reported a turnover of £3.2m for 2011.
FSA cancels broker's permission
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has cancelled the permission granted to Castle Grove Insurance Services.
Aviva to sell US division for £1bn
Aviva is preparing to sell its US division at an estimated loss of £800m, according to reports.
Ace optimistic following improvement in COR
Ace has reported operating income of $1.444bn [£916.7m] for the first half of 2012, up from $932m in 2011.
Cooter on gardening leave from QBE and tipped for RSA return
Simon Cooter has stepped down from his role at QBE.
Equity Insurance Partnerships in 3-year deal with Royal British Legion
Equity Insurance Partnerships (EIP) has extended its affinity partnership with Poppy Insure, the trading subsidiary of the Royal British Legion.
FSA reveals £404m payout for Independent claims
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has revealed that since Independent Insurance went into liquidation in 2001, £500m of assets have been realised for the benefit of the creditors.
AA: Home insurance premiums remain flat in Q2 but set to rise
The average cost of an annual home insurance policy, both buildings and contents, fell slightly over the second quarter of 2012, according to figures released by the AA.
Motor premiums back to upward trend, AA reveals
Car insurance premiums rose in the quarter ended June 2012, according to the latest AA British Insurance Premium Index.
Henderson expands in North East with IFA purchase
Henderson Insurance Brokers has acquired Hartlepool-based independent financial advisor (IFA) Arlington for an undisclosed sum.
CMC launches new insurance business
iSmart, the Northampton-based claims management company, has launched a new insurance business.
RSA in partnership with John Lewis
RSA has been appointed to provide pet, wedding and event and home insurance for John Lewis Insurance.
Groupama boosts e-trading offering after broker feedback
Groupama Insurances has made a number of enhancements to Optima Property, its product for commercial and residential properties.
Ex-RSA chief leading Direct Line bid
Andy Haste, former chief executive of RSA, is leading a private equity consortium making a bid for Direct Line Group.
Student event aims to attract talent to industry
Insurance offers a world of opportunities, attendees heard at the 2012 Student Event, sponsored by the Worshipful Company of Insurers (WCI) and Brokerage Citylink.
CII members give Amanda Blanc seal of approval
Amanda Blanc has been elected president of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) by its members.
Hiscox promotes from within for underwriting chief role
Hiscox has made three senior appointments across underwriting, claims and risk roles.