Articles by Louise Meeson
Arc adds car cloning cover
Arc Legal Assistance has developed cover for vehicle ID theft, which is available as part of its Motor Legal Protection (MLP) offering, in response to concerns over the impact of ‘car cloning’.
Lanes Assistance Services in MBO
Gresham, the UK mid market private equity specialist, has completed an investment of £12.3m in Lanes Assistance Services (LAS).
Heath Lambert appointed as broker on multi-million Transport Scotland project
Heath Lambert’s specialist project risks team has been appointed as the insurance advisor for Transport Scotland’s Borders Railway Project.
Charles Taylor appoints new board of directors
A new board of directors has been appointed at Charles Taylor Insurance Services (CTIS) as the latest stage of the development of the business.
Thousands flock to Quinn protest rally
About 6,000 protestors have turned out in support of Quinn Insurance workers at events in Dublin and Cavan.
Chase Templeton acquires PMI specialist
Chase Templeton Group has acquired Healthcare Quotations (HQL), the Oxford and Gloucester based private medical insurance (PMI) specialists, for an undisclosed sum.
FSA hires new communications chief
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has appointed Tom Kelly as its new communications director.
Torus enters financial lines market
Torus UK has entered into the financial lines marketplace in London through a newly formed underwriting agency Torus Executive Risks (TER).
Crash for cash gang sentenced
Following an investigation by Merseyside police, 25 defendants have received sentences ranging from imprisonment to community orders.
Law firm claims Quinn's woes linked to Irish economy
Hugh Evans, financial litigation partner at DLA Piper, said the move to place Quinn Insurance into provisional administration is an example of Irish economy woes "spilling over into the UK".
Quinn describes administration decision as "deeply disappointing"
As of today the Financial Regulator has placed Quinn Insurance into provisional administration.
Irish regulator investigates Quinn
The Irish Financial Regulator has directed Quinn Insurance to cease writing new business in the UK.
Towergate launches special trade risks facility
Towergate Underwriting Liability and Construction (TULAC) has launched a new special risks liability facility backed by insurers QBE and Novae.
Fraudulent personal injury claims reaching "epidemic" levels, according to research
Nine out of 10 (89%) solicitors think the 'no win no fee' system has encouraged more people to make fraudulent personal injury claims, according to research from LV.
RFIB fills new operations director role
RFIB Group the international Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker has announced the appointment of Dominic Hagger as operations director.
Mutual to sell policies via brokers for first time
Mutual Benenden Healthcare Society plans to sell its policies via intermediaries for the first time as it aims to increase its share of the market.
Young UK drivers better risk than European peers
Young British drivers are a better risk on the road than some of their European counterparts, according to research from Axa.
Gallagher aquires FirstCity
Arthur J Gallagher (AJG) (UK) has today signed an agreement to acquire substantially all of the (re)insurance broking business of FirstCity Partnership.
FSA publishes rules on adviser charging
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today (26 March) published new rules that aim to "remove commission bias" from the sale of retail investment products and boost consumer confidence.
Allianz aims to cut BER settlement to five days
A new team has been appointed within the Allianz Insurance claims division to focus on beyond economical repair (BER) claims.
Budget 2010: IPT broker burden reduced
Biba and the IIB have both expressed satisfaction following the publication in today's Budget of the final legislation extending the scope of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT).
Willis set to make redundancies, according to market sources
Willis has started another round of redundancies, Insurance Age's sister title Reinsurance has learnt.
Zurich agrees to boost security following loss of personal data of nearly 50,000 clients
Zurich Insurance agrees to improve information security after losing over 46,000 individuals’ personal financial information.
Lloyd's announces record profit of £3.9bn for 2009
Lloyd's has reported a record £3.9bn profit for 2009, compare to £1.9bn the previous year.