Articles by Caitlin Morrison
Quinn family closer to avoiding liability for Anglo loans
Seán Quinn’s wife, Patricia, and their five children are one step closer to avoiding liability for loans worth up to €2.34bn (£2bn), the Irish Times has reported.
RBSI reports jump in profit and improved COR
RBS Insurance has reported a combined operating ratio (COR) of 100% for the year ended December 2011, an improvement on its COR of 121% in 2010.
Barclays' general insurance complaints double
Barclays has reported an increase in general insurance complaints, from 59,003 in the second half of 2010 to 122,992 in the second half of 2011.
PPI payouts hit new monthly high
Customers received £441m in payment protection insurance (PPI) payouts in December 2011, figures from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) have revealed.
LV Cup competition - what is Homer holding?
For a chance to win tickets to one of the LV Cup semi-final matches, we want you to tell us what Andy Homer is holding in his right hand in this picture, taken when Insurance Age interviewed the Biba chairman in January. We'll choose ten of the best…
Insurers must improve customer service, according to survey
UK consumers are twice as likely to switch insurance provider as their mainland European counterparts, according to a survey conducted by Ernst & Young.
Lloyds Bank claws back directors' bonuses due to PPI scandal
Lloyds Banking Group is to strip five directors of their bonuses, totalling over £1m, as a penalty for their role in the payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling scandal, the Daily Telegraph has reported.
QBE creates new combined team
QBE has combined its casualty international and professional and financial lines teams to form a new division led by David Harries.
Asking for trouble
I got my first mobile phone about eight years ago – having fought a long battle with my mother, she finally realised my "I couldn't find a pay phone" excuse for consistently arriving home late and slightly the worse for wear from the 'cinema' would be…
Broker satisfaction with insurers remains high, survey says
Broker satisfaction with insurers has remained stable over the past five years and seen an increase for commercial lines, according to an annual survey carried out by General Insurance Market Research within Aura (Gimra).
MGAA unveils first elected board
The Managing General Agents Association (MGAA) has announced the members of its first elected board at its inaugural AGM.
Quinn Direct rebrand announcement imminent
Quinn Direct’s new owners are to launch the insurer’s new identity as Liberty Insurance later today, the Irish Independent has reported.
Axa Commercial lines opens revamped trading centre
Axa Commercial Lines has relaunched its Bolton branch as a national trading centre.
FSA managing director to leave
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has announced that managing director and board member Margaret Cole is to leave the organisation.
Axa UK optimistic following 2011 results
Axa UK has reported a combined operating ratio of 98.9% for 2011, an improvement of 6.4% on 2010.
Fitch rates FM Global AA for sixth year in a row
FM Global has retained its ‘AA’ rating in financial strength, and been given a ‘Stable’ outlook, for the sixth year running by Fitch Ratings.
Insurers prosecuted for data protection breaches in Dublin
Zurich, Travelers and Irish insurer FBD have been prosecuted for breaching the Data Protection Act after pleading guilty to illegally using social welfare information on individuals at Dublin District Court.
Bollington reshuffles board
Bollington has restructured its board of directors and appointed Chris Patterson as group managing director.
Disappointing results for Willis show income halved last year
Willis has reported total commissions and fees of $816m (£520m) for the fourth quarter of 2011, down from $823m in the same quarter of 2010.
Seán Quinn faces jail over contempt of court charge
Contempt of court proceedings have been initiated against Seán Quinn and two family members, the Irish Times has reported.
Barrere steps down from three directorships
Bernard Barrere has resigned as director of MMA Holdings UK, according to papers filed at Companies House.
Thailand flooding claims estimated at £1.4bn
Lloyd's has announced its estimated net claims from the flooding in Thailand last year will be $2.2bn (£1.4bn).
Ageas confirms it is suing Kwik-Fit
Ageas has confirmed it is to take legal action against Kwik-Fit.
Mapfre points to broker commitment with new appointment
Mapfre Abraxas has appointed Skye Khilji as key account manager in its finance and insurance division.