Articles by Louise Meeson
IIB relaunches legal advice line
The Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) has relaunched its legal advice line for members.
Tripp named as Amii chairman
Andrew Tripp was appointed as chairman of the Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (Amii) at today's annual general meeting.
Staged accident fraudsters sentenced
A group fraudsters have been sentenced after trying to claim thousands of pounds of compensation from QBE.
Shariah-compliant insurer aims to recommence trading
Principle Insurance Holdings has announced the conditional sale of subsidiaries, Principle Insurance Company (PIC) and Principle Marketing Services (PMS) to Al Salam Group Holding Company.
Purple adds member
Birmingham-based broker Jobson James, which specialises in corporate insurance and financial services, has become Purple’s 40th member.
Brokerbility and Lorega team up
Brokerbility is to embed loss recovery insurance in its Brokerbility Information Gateway (BIG) system to provide commercial clients with access to Lorega’s claims assistance service.
Xchanging boosts board
The board of Xchanging Claims Services (XCS) has appointed Ian Beaton to represent Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) as a non-executive director.
Markel hires accident and health chief
Markel International, the specialist property and casualty insurer, has appointed Mike Bridgeman to head the development of accident and health business within its specialty division.
BWS and Oxygen launch London market broker
Dubai-based insurance broker Brokerage World Solutions (BWS), the parent company of Insure Direct, and Oxygen have joined forces to launch a new London market intermediary.
Carter to head up new joint Fortis and Tesco venture
Fortis Insurance UK and Tesco Bank have unveiled the structure of their general insurance partnership.
Marsh boosts leadership team following HSBC Insurance Brokers acquisition
Following completion of its acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers (HIB) on 1 April, Marsh is adding to its UK national corporate leadership team to drive growth across the combined operation.
Volcano will have limited impact on insurance industry, says Moody's
The Icelandic volcanic erruption will only have a limited impact on the insurance industry, according to Moody's.
Irish Government reassures FSA over Quinn funding
The Irish Government has written to the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to assure it that any funding needs which emerge at Quinn Insurance’s business there will be met.
Pavey Group acquires commercial team and book of business
Pavey Group Exeter has acquired the commercial insurance team and clients of Exeter based insurance broker RK Shipman.
Car insurance premiums have stalled in Q1, says AA
The latest AA Insurance British Insurance Premium Index shows that car insurance premiums have stalled during the first quarter of 2010.
Quinn welcomes regulator's decision
Quinn Insurance said it was pleased with the Financial Regulator's decision to allow it to offer private motor insurance for provisional licence holders.
CBG flying high following ariel photography business win
CBG Insurance Brokers has been appointed by the Daresbury-based Suave UAV to offer a comprehensive risk protection programme to cover its specialist ariel photography equipment.
ALP amends online ATE offering ahead of MoJ reforms
Abbey Legal Protection (ALP) is amending the premium model of its online after-the-event (ATE) insurance service, Accident Line Protect Plus, ahead of claims reforms due to take effect on 30 April.
Junction snaps up Bradford & Bingley's motor and home insurance business
Junction, the affinity specialist intermediary, has announced its acquisition of Bradford & Bingley’s motor and home insurance business.
Willis appoints director
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Michael Somers as a director of the company and member of the risk committee of the board of directors.
Dawson Whyte scoops pub trade federation deal
Northern Ireland-based broker Dawson Whyte has been appointed by the Federation of Retail Licences Trade (FRLT) to provide insurance and risk management.
Bridge appoints new sales chief
Bridge Insurance Brokers has promoted Daniel Stockley to head of sales.
FSA to investigate Goldman Sachs
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has decided to commence a formal enforcement investigation into Goldman Sachs International following claims by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
FSA playing hardball over Quinn's UK return
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is reported to be playing hard ball over Quinn's re-entry into the UK insurance market.