Articles by Insurance Age staff
Regulation is a government cash cow
I read with interest Tony Cornell's Agenda from last month, but I believe there is one small but sig...
Chris Guillaume named as managing director
Chris Guillaume has been named managing director of software house Open GI. Mr Guillaume joined the ...
Appointment at Groupama
Groupama has appointed Jason Mattless as a key account manager for the East Midlands, East Anglia an...
Ownership strategies - The leader within
Despite the arrival of grim global economic conditions, management buyouts remain popular. Charlie Thomas assesses the options
Appointment at Allianz Commercial
Allianz Commercial has promoted Bob Gunn to the position of senior risk control surveyor for the sou...
High-value cars - Buckle up
Though comprising a minute part of the market, insuring high-value cars is a specialist discipline requiring excellent market knowledge and first-rate customer service skills, writes Jane Bernstein
Appointment at Close Premium Finance
Close Premium Finance has taken on a new account manager with responsibility for brokers in Scotland...
Lloyd's Act review could spell dramatic change
Marcus Alcock investigates what could be a fundamental change in wholesale broking
D&O cover - Fail to prepare, prepare to fail
The introduction of The Companies Act (2006) means a new set of risks have appeared, though small and medium-size enterprises seem not to be prepared for them. Samantha Hanson reviews some of the major changes
Capita brings BDML and Lancaster together
Capita Group has confirmed the acquisition of Lancaster Insurance Services.
Aspen establishes Lloyd’s Syndicate 4711
Aspen Insurance Holdings has announced that it received approval from Lloyd’s to establish a new Lloyd’s Syndicate, called Syndicate 4711 with the pseudonym of "ASP". Syndicate 4711 will commence underwriting from early April for business incepting from…
Former QBE MD appointed to head up London office
Glacier Insurance AG, the European insurer, has commenced underwriting operations in London, having received the relevant regulatory approvals. In addition, Steven Price has been appointed managing director, Glacier Insurance London.
Mood among Lloyd’s brokers uncertain amid downturn claims survey
Lloyd’s brokers painted a mixed picture of resignation and resilience in a survey published today by international accountancy and advisory firm Mazars.
Cobra reports rise in profits
Cobra Holdings has reported an increase in its operating profit by 56% after releasing its 2007 annual results.
BiB Insurance joins Brokerbility
BiB Insurance of Darlington has become part of Brokerbility, a group of independent brokers who have joined forces to gain access at a higher level to large insurance companies throughout Europe.
Oxygen enter infrastructure finance market
Oxygen Insurance Brokers(Oxygen) has created an infrastructure finance team within its UK corporate risks practice.
Howden appointed to Biba PI panel
Howden has been accredited by Biba and appointed its PI panel.
Consolidation activity at smaller end of market
Finch Commercial Insurance Brokers has acquired Ashcombe Border Insurance Brokers in Liphook, Hampshire.
Consolidation hits premium finance market
Close Premium Finance (CPF) has announced the acquisition of Amber Select, the premium finance company known as Amber Credit and previously owned by Skipton Building Society.
uSwitch calls for regulation on consumer fees and charges
As the car insurance industry scoops £333 million a year for amending policies, but there is no regulation in place to control the amount of money it can squeeze out of consumers for fees and charges, according to uSwitch.com.
Brokers' Committee elects new chair
Aon deputy chairman Jonathan Palmer-Brown has been elected chairman of the London Market Insurance Brokers’ Committee.
Spring leaves insurance employees all touchy-feely
The weather may have been awful over the Easter weekend, but that’s not stopped the PR machines at various insurance companies from rolling out some emotional, fluffy press releases this week, writes Charlie Thomas, reporter, Professional Broking.
Ecclesiastical profits reveal impact of summer floods
Ecclesiastical has reported a 50% drop in pre-tax profits and a sharp hike in its combined ratio as the summer floods and theft of metal from churches hit hard on its 2007 annual results.
Consumer panel responds to Northern Rock review
The Financial Services Consumer Panel said it welcomed the Financial Services Authority's (FSA) Internal Review of Northern Rock, but was disappointed that there had not been more independent input to the review.