Articles by Insurance Age staff
RSA supports Pitt review
Alan Gairns, property insurance manager at RSA and it's direct arm, MORE TH>N, has commented on the Pitt Review on the summer 2007 floods.
Pitt report on the 2007 summer floods must be acted on says the ABI
The ABI has called on the Government to act on the recommendations of Sir Michael Pitt’s report into the 2007 summer floods.
Environment Agency welcomes findings of Pitt review
The Environment Agency has welcomed Sir Michael Pitt’s comprehensive final review into the 2007 summer floods as a significant contribution to managing the future flood risk in England and Wales.
Giles pushes for Kent dominance
Giles has unveiled its plan to build a dominant insurance broker in Kent from its operational hub in Orpington.
BDO Stoy Hayward acts as expert in Independent Insurance case
BDO Stoy Hayward were retained by the Accountants’ Joint Disciplinary Scheme (JDS) in its case against KPMG, the auditors of Independent Insurance. BDO Stoy Hayward, accountants and business advisers, provided expert witness evidence concerning the audit…
Oriental Assurances named as insurer for overturned Philippine ferry - sources
Philippines-based insurer Oriental Assurance has been named as the insurer for the overturned Philippine ferry, sources told Reinsurance.
Private sector plays valuable role in UK health system, says NU
Norwich Union Healthcare has welcomed the publication of research by the Institute of Public Policy Research which shows that the private sector plays a valuable role in the UK healthcare system.
ABC unveils new identity as part of future strategy
ABC Insurance has launched a range of products, new regional offices and several senior appointments to tie in with its re-brand.
Mandatory commission disclosure would harm business consumers’ interests
The Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) has found that there is virtually no demand amongst the ‘middle segment’ (commercial customers with a turnover between £500,000 and £100m) for mandatory commission disclosure, based on the experience of its…
Retirement age mooted in Europeam courts
A landmark case that could affect millions of Britons will hit the European Court of Justice on Monday, July 2, according to a top City lawyer.
Broker supports Euro-wide campaign
Risk broker Alliance Corporate Risk Management has thrown its support behind a Europe wide bid to improve risk assessment and injury prevention in the workplace.
Alec Finch announces MBO and strategic developments
Following the acquisition of Alec Finch Group by the French insurance broker Verlingue and the merger of the two businesses in January 2007, a unified Anglo-French business will be formed by 1st January 2009 referred to as Project Synergy.
Markerstudy Group acquire motor specialist broker
Thamescity Insurance Brokers, the Oxford based company specialising in non standard private car business, has been acquired by Markerstudy Group. The business employing 61 staff was started in 1964 by owner Eric Ward.
Biba responds to FSA discussion paper on transparency dislcosure
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has today formally responded to the Financial Services Authority’s (FSA) Discussion Paper DP08/2 Transparency, disclosure and conflicts of interest in the commercial insurance market.
FSA launches payment protection insurance comparison tables
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has launched free, impartial comparison tables for payment protection insurance (PPI) on its consumer website: http://www.fsa.gov.uk/tables
Moorhouse Xbroker sees first-half spike in growth
The number of brokers using Xbroker, the online comparative quotation system from broker Moorhouse Group, has increased by 27% in April.
Cunningham Lindsey adds 100 staff to service centres
Cunningham Lindsey UK has added a total of 104 staff to its two customer service centres this year - an increase of 30% - following an influx of new contracts with major insurers and large companies.
New online Risk Library for IRM members
Institute of Risk Management (IRM) members around the world now have a new online Risk Library as part of their membership benefits when they renew. IRM chief executive, Steve Fowler, said, “We are delighted to offer this unique new benefit to our…
Insurance Age weekly on-air news review
Insurance Age news editor Sarah Hills provides a run down of the major news stories from the event - watch it now
Kennedys and Davies Lavery to merge
Insurance law specialists Kennedys and Davies Lavery have merged.
QBE positions casualty division for future growth
Following the creation of its integrated Casualty division in May 2007, QBE announces senior changes designed to underpin the next phase of the division’s development.
Gocompare comment on first mobile car insurance quote service
Insurance comparison site Gocompare.com has commented on the news that Swiftcover has become the first company to provide car insurance quotes through a mobile phone internet connection.
Jelf strengthens Clark Roxburgh team following acquistion
The Jelf Group, the leading healthcare, employee benefits, wealth management and financial services consultancy, has appointed Mark Nevitt as director to manage the integration of newly acquired Clarke Roxburgh into the Group. Formerly of Lockton, Mark…