Articles by Caitlin Morrison
RSA reports positive start to 2012 with premiums up 5%
RSA has reported a 5% improvement in net written premiums in the first three months of 2012, up to £2.2bn from £2.1bn in the same quarter of 2011.
Novae reports 5% improvement on GWP for Q1
Novae Group has reported gross written premium (GWP) of £231.1m for the first three months of 2012.
CFC appoints new BDM in push for UK growth
CFC has appointed Chris Gilson as UK and Ireland business development manager.
Ink increases PI footprint with IRS acquisition
Ink Underwriting Agencies has acquired Indemnity Risk Solutions (IRS).
Marsh sells part of HSBC business to R K Harrison
R K Harrison has acquired a portfolio of four businesses from Marsh UK.
AA calls for less talk, more action on whiplash claims
The AA has called for the government to take action on whiplash, and said it hopes the second insurance summit will be the “last talking shop”.
ABI accused of playing 'cynical and duplicitous game' over portal fees
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has reportedly advised members to start negotiating with offers of £150 for legal fees in low value claims.
Lloyd's puts another £375m towards PPI provision
Lloyd’s Banking Group has set aside a further £375m to cover claims from customers who were mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI).
Broking success: Land of his fathers
Thomas, Carroll MD Rhys Thomas explains the Caerphilly-based broker’s niche focus to Caitlin Morrison
Industry frets over motor premium drop
Survey reveals drop in premiums, which may be good news for drivers but brokers are not so sure
Brokers face income hit after Ministry of Justice closes CMCs
Closure of claims management companies could lead to significant losses for some smaller brokers
Income pressure to hamper premium recovery until 2015
Non-life premiums will not recover to 2003 levels until after 2015, according to the Ernst & Young ITEM Club Outlook for financial services.
Referral fee ban lacks definition and will "damage access to justice"
The LASPO Bill represents “a litany of missed opportunities for the personal injury system” according to John Spencer, director of Spencers Solicitors.
New health product aims to side-step NHS waiting times
Westfield Health has launched a new corporate health insurance product providing private cover for non-urgent surgical procedures.
JLT claims positive start to 2012
Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) said its financial position remains strong, in an interim management statement covering the period between 1 January and 25 April 2012.
Canopius offer for Omega recommended
Canopius has made a cash offer of 67p per share for Omega Insurance Holdings.
New affinity leadership for Jubilee
Jubilee has appointed John McGonigle as head of affinity and special risks.
Aspen reports 50% jump in COR as it increases GWP by $100m
Aspen Insurance Holdings reported an improvement of more than 50% to its combined operating ratio (COR) from 148.7% in the first three months of 2011 to 93.8% in the first quarter of 2012.
Broker Direct seeking similar deals following Zurich win
Broker Direct has won the contract to distribute Zurich-branded personal lines motor and household products through regional brokers.
Dual appoints deputy chief from Zurich
Dual Group has appointed Shane Doyle as deputy CEO, reporting to CEO Damien Coates.
Admiral reports improved turnover for Q1
Admiral Group increased its turnover to £586m in the first quarter of 2012, up 9% from £539m in Q1 2011.
Towergate posts loss of £75.5m for 2011
Towergate has reported a £75.5m loss before tax for 2011, compared to a loss of £14.2m in 2010.
Amlin UK reports 7.1% improvement in GWP
Amlin UK has reported gross written premium (GWP) of £312.4m for 2011, up 7.1% from the 2010 figure of £291.8m.
Bluefin appoints JLT man to beef up Midlands presence
Bluefin has appointed Nigel Bartlett as branch director of its corporate division office in Birmingham.