Articles by Louise Meeson
Lloyd's broker reveals "aggressive" growth plans following £1.4m investment
Lloyd’s broker NCG Professional Risks has unveiled plans to expand its UK retail business and explore acquisition opportunities following the announcement that it will receive a £1.4m investment, subject to regulatory approval.
Scotland business start-up rate falls significantly
Sir Tom Hunter has commented that Scotland is facing a declining rate of business start-ups.
Biba calls for freeze on Insurance Premium Tax
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) is urging the Government not to increase the 5% rate of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) on insurance products in its next Budget on 22 June 2010.
RSA SME boss Norgrove to move to Travelers
Ken Norgrove, director of small to medium sized enterprise (SME) business and chief executive of group renewable energy at RSA, is to return to Ireland to take a role at Travelers.
Henderson unveils a dozen new hires
Leeds-based Henderson Insurance has revealed a raft of 12 new appointments, all made within six weeks.
FSA bans two insurance brokers
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has taken action against two insurance brokers - Delwyn Way of Shield Insurance Consultancy and Adrian Shillaker of Griffiths McAlister Insurance Brokers for failing to adequately protect client’s money and assets.
Directors leave Quinn Group
Five directors have left the board of Quinn Group (ROI) in a move that could pave the way for the Quinn family to acquire Quinn Insurance, according to reports.
MMA opens Newcastle office and reveals team to lead growth in the region
Broker insurer MMA has opened the doors to its new regional office in Newcastle and announced the team which has been appointed.
Cooper Gay and Swett & Crawford confirm deal to create broking giant
Cooper Gay, the London-based independent wholesale, reinsurance and specialist retail insurance broker, and US wholesale broker Swett & Crawford have confirmed they are in advanced deal discussions.
Online commercial MGA partners with THB
Insureit UK, the online commercial insurance managing general agency (MGA), has chosen THB Risk Solutions as its distribution partner in time for the launch of a new range of commercial insurance solutions for brokers.
Number of travel insurance policies increases by 9.5%
According to Defaqto, there has been a 9.5% increase in travel insurance policies despite a decline in overseas travel.
Argo raids CNA for claims chief
Argo International, a specialist Lloyd’s insurer and subsidiary of Argo Group International Holdings, has appointed Ruth Roberts as head of claims.
FSA authorisation time increasing, says RPC
The length of time that financial services firms are having to wait to get authorisation from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) continues to climb "inexorably", says law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC).
Plum outlines growth plans
Non-standard household specialist Plum Underwriting has announced a raft of changes to the business as part of its "aggressive" growth plans first announced in March.
World Cup insured for £6.2bn, says Lloyd's
The most watched sporting event in the world, the football World Cup, will be insured to the tune of an estimated £6.2bn when it kicks off in less than a week according to Lloyd’s.
German giant linked to Quinn Insurance bid
German insurance giant Talanx has become the latest name linked with a bid for Quinn Insurance.
Moorhouse targets £5m GWP broker acquisition
Welsh broker Moorhouse has announced that it is looking to complement its organic growth with the acquisition of an insurance broker up to £5m gross written premium (GWP).
NIG enhances package products
NIG has relaunched its package products suite within its NIG Network broker system, with revamped products, a new ‘professionals’ product and an enhanced quote system.
Travel insurance fraudster sentenced
A travel insurance fraudster, accused of making £40,000 worth of claims affecting eight insurance companies over five years, has been sentenced.
Calling all UK brokers
There are only two weeks left to get your entries in for the 2010 UK Broker Awards, the only industry awards dedicated to the broking community.
Crawford appoints new managing director
Crawford & Company has appointed Greg Gladwell to the newly-created international position of managing director, Crawford Home.
Bridle Insurance expands into Wales
Bridle Insurance has announced the purchase of Swansea-based broker Associated Householders Services, which is better known as AHS Insurance.
Hastings announces £20m cash injection
Broker Hastings Direct has agreed a £20m three-year financing facility with Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets.
Capita receives Lloyd's approval
Capita Managing Agency, part of the Capita Group, has announced that it has received approval from Lloyd’s to manage live syndicates.