Articles by Caitlin Morrison
NIG makes business development push in the south
NIG has appointed three new area business development managers (ABDM) across the south of the UK.
Nearly two-thirds of UK businesses hit by bad weather
Research conducted by Zurich has revealed that 64% of UK businesses have suffered disruption as a result of adverse weather.
Lorega and Keychoice join forces
Lorega has joined with Keychoice to provide commercial loss recovery insurance and services for its members.
Bryant Kesek acquired by Clear Insurance
Clear Insurance has acquired Bryant Kesek, the Surrey-based independent broker.
Gary Lineker supports telematics insurance launch
Gary Lineker has given his backing to Ingenie, a motor insurance start-up offering young drivers cheaper premiums.
Ghost brokers ripping off thousands of motorists
Thousands of drivers could be unknowingly uninsured after purchasing fraudulent or fake cover, according to a BBC report.
Axa denies reports it will take Bluefin in-house
Axa has refuted claims, published in the Sunday Telegraph, that it plans to take the general insurance broking segment of Bluefin in-house.
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LV appoints former NIG underwriter
LV Broker has appointed Anne Francis as a senior underwriter for its Maidstone branch.
Chubb continues with Ireland expansion
Chubb Insurance has made two appointments to its commercial insurance team in Ireland.
Towergate hit by £35m loss
Towergate has announced a loss of £35.4m for the nine months ended September 2011, over £10m more than the £23.2m it lost in the same period of 2010.
Makeover for Smith Greenfield
Smith Greenfield has announced a rebrand aimed at highlighting its specialist knowledge in the high net worth sector.
FSA costs top £1bn a year
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has cost the UK’s financial sector over £1bn in the past year, according to experts.
ABI advises alcohol ban and curfew for young drivers
A ban on alcohol and restricted driving hours are two of the proposals set out by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) in a bid to reduce accidents among drivers aged under 25.
Affinity launches new home insurance service
Affinity Select Insurance Services has launched Household Insurance Expert.
Two new recruits for Transactor
Transactor Global Solutions (TGSL) has appointed Mark Lewis as a business analyst.
Northern Ireland broker wins company of the year award
Hughes Insurance has won the ‘Company of the Year’ award at the 2011 Ulster Television Business Eye Awards.
Perkins Slade expands board
Perkins Slade has made three new appointments to its board.
Capacity changes for Towergate MGAs
Fusion and Towergate Underwriting Household have both confirmed new capacity deals for the next five years.
Nine more for Willis Networks
Willis Networks has signed up nine new members, taking total membership to 125 independent UK brokers.
Groupama appoints new claims director
Groupama has appointed Darren Wills as corporate claims director.
Catlin reports flat GWP for UK operation
Catlin has reported gross written premiums (GWP) of $3,676m (£2,307m) for the first nine months of 2011.
RSA makes structural changes
RSA has announced a restructure of its operating structure and an appointment to its executive team.
Sean Quinn declared bankrupt
Sean Quinn has declared himself bankrupt at a court in Belfast over an alleged €2.8bn debt owed to Anglo Irish Bank.