Articles by Louise Meeson
UK personal motor market to remain unprofitable for further five years
The UK personal motor market will remain unprofitable until at least 2015, according to a new survey of leading UK insurers by Towers Watson.
Jelf targets scheme and affinity growth
Jelf has appointed Andy Tedstone as partnerships director, reporting directly to Phil Barton (pictured), chief executive (insurance) within the Group.
CCV snaps up another two businesses
Cullum Capital Ventures (CCV) has acquired the general insurance arm of Bolton-based Standrings and Sussex-based Goodwood Insurance Services.
Without innovation insurance industry will falter, according to CII debate
Industry experts at a round table event hosted by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) agree that the entrepreneurial spirit exists in smaller regional businesses but that larger corporations were slower to act.
Insurance Age blog: Disgruntled from Barnet
While our traditional British reserve, or some might say apathy, means that we haven't followed our French neighbours in taking to the streets, setting a few cars alight and literally running riot, I don't think it will be long before the full impact of…
Transactor embarks on quotation enhancement trial
Transactor Global Solutions is trialling the use of key external databases in a bid to enhance the quotation process in private motor, motor cycle, commercial vehicle, and household insurance.
A fifth of CII members fear redundancy
The Chartered Insurance Institutes's (CII) annual skills survey shows that 21% of members were worried about losing their job, compared with 26% in 2009.
Willis opens new Birmingham office
Willis Group Holdings has opened a new office in Birmingham's jewellery quarter.
Spending Review 2010: Concerns aired over SME impact
Andy Tait, executive director at specialist business finance provider Bibby Financial Services, said it supported attempts to make the public sector leaner but questioned how the cuts would affect the small to medium sized enterprise (SME) sector.
Spending Review 2010: National Friendly calls on private healthcare sector to prove its worth
Richard Sear, CEO of National Friendly, said the organisation was pleased the coalition Government is standing by its commitment to protect the NHS from spending cuts but said that the strain on front-line services is only just beginning.
Hiscox launches new charities product
Hiscox has launched its new Charities Insurance Portfolio product for charities, clubs and associations.
Spending Review 2010: Zurich Municipal warns against "knee jerk" reactions
Andrew Jepp, head of local government at Zurich Municipal, said the extent of todays cuts are "every bit as severe as expected".
Spending Review 2010: ABI and Biba disappointed over flood defence cuts
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has seen its budget cut from £2.9bn this financial year to £2.2bn in 2014-15. The settlement provides for £2bn to be spent on flood and coastal defences over the Spending Review period,…
FSA revokes regulatory permission for underwriting agency
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) issued a final notice dated 19 October, 2010, to Essex-based Ferryman Underwriting Agency, about a decision to cancel the permission granted to carry on regulated activities.
Hastings appoints former Kwik Fit ecomms and marketing chief
Broker Hastings Direct has appointed Michael Lynch as its new head of marketing services.
JLT announces new appointments
Nigel Bartlett has been appointed as partner, working within JLT's regional partnership division, and John Astill has been hired to drive business development for the corporate recovery risks team.
Spending Review 2010: Mixed regional picture for number of start-ups this year
Ahead of today's publication of the Government's Comprehensive Spending Review tomorrow, data provided by Simply Business shows that the UK's start-up sector has experienced a fragile recovery in 2010, with the first increase in the start-up rate for…
CBG scores insurance deal with rugby star
CBG Group's specialist division CBG Sports has been appointed to provide insurance cover for the luxury car business owned by by England rugby star Paul Sackey.
IUA warns of insurance regulation challenge
A lack of qualified staff threatens to undermine government plans to reform financial regulation in the UK, the International Underwriting Association (IUA)has warned.
Biba calls for "appropriate and proportionate" regulation
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has formally responded to the HM Treasury consultation paper on a new approach to regulation.
Brit announces board appointments
Brit Insurance has announced the appointment of four new board directors to its two main underwriting platforms Brit Insurance and Brit Syndicates.
Police seize £150,00 from crash for cash criminal
Police have confiscated £150,000 from a man at the centre of a car crash scam in Keighley, Bradford.
Quinn Insurance case ends uncertainty over limitation period, says law firm
Insurers won a major victory in the courts this week when the High Court ruled in favour of Quinn Insurance in a case that found claims must be brought within six years from when an insurer declines liability, according to Browne Jacobson.
CII aims to improve claims process with formation of new think tank group
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has brought together a group of young insurance professionals to consider and develop new and innovative ways to improve the claims process.