Articles by Louise Meeson
1 Answer Network releases online mid-HNW offering
1 Answer Network has launched a new RSA-backed online product aimed at the ‘mid high-net-worth’ sector.
CBG reports fall in revenue and profit
Manchester-based insurance broker and financial services specialist CBG Group has reported a drop in revenue to £8.96m for 2009 (2008: £11.15) and fall in pre-tax profits to £1.03m (2008: £2.25m).
Confused boosts motor insurance panel
Nationwide has joined Confused.com's panel of motor insurance providers.
Brokers urged to raise awareness of environmental regulation
Allianz Engineering is reminding brokers of the imminent introduction of a government-backed climate change and energy saving scheme which could affect around 20,000 UK businesses.
IFB and MIB join forces to fight fraud
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has entered into an agreement with the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) for support services.
NMU expands into Northern Ireland
Former Allianz employee Roy Cunningham will join specialist insurer Northern Marine Underwriters (NMU) in Belfast.
Gamage and Cosh launch Invicta Insurance Services
Former operations manager at Woodstock Insurance Brokers, Steve Gamage, has set up a new broking service provider called Invicta Insurance Services.
Manson Insurance Group reveals growth plans
Manson Insurance Group, part of Jelf Group, is moving to larger premises in the Manchester business district.
Insurance fraud could reach £2.5bn in 2010, says Experian
General insurance fraud losses could reach £2.5bn during 2010,according to global information services company Experian.
Former RSA UK CEO McIntyre to join Fortis
Former RSA UK CEO Bridget McIntyre is in line to become a non executive director of Fortis.
Pexton replaces Tolliday as Omega CEO
The board of Omega Insurance Holdings has announced that Richard Pexton, former CEO of Heritage Underwriting Agency, will become CEO and joins the Omega Board with immediate effect.
Biba broadens PMI group remit
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has today (19 March) announced that its Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Group will broaden its remit to include areas such as income protection, critical illness, and group life insurance as well as PMI.
Aviva launches media product
Aviva has launched a specialist media insurance product covering a range of businesses including on and offline publishers, marketing and advertising companies, photographers, broadcasters and local media.
Crash for cash motor fraud spreads across UK
Motor insurance fraud is affecting more of England’s most densely populated areas than ever before, according to research from law firm Keoghs.
FM Global's gross premium rises to $4.7bn
FM Global has reported a 5.6% increase in gross premium in force to $4.7bn (£3.0bn) and net income of $840m in 2009.
Biba blasts FSA stance on adequate resources
Eric Galbraith, chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba), has criticised the Financial Services Authority's (FSA) approach to adequate resources.
Co-op reports rise in general insurance GWP
Co-operative Financial Services (CFS) has reported a 7.6% increase in general insurance gross written premiums to £424.3m in 2009, compared to £29.9m the previous year.
Chaucer appoints production head
Chaucer Holdings has announced the appointment of Andrew Voke to the newly created role of head of production for Syndicate 1084 with immediate effect.
Government in dog insurance law u-turn
The Government has made a u-turn on plans to force all dog owners in England and Wales to insure against their pets attacking someone.
Exeter and Pioneer launch online broker portal
Specialist private medical insurance (PMI) provider Exeter Friendly has launched a new online broker portal together with sister brand income protection (IP) business Pioneer.
NIG raids Axa, Hiscox and Travelers for regional underwriter chiefs
NIG has appointed seven area underwriting managers - including senior hires from Axa, Hiscox and Travelers - as part of a regional small to medium sized enterprise (SME) push.
Boiler room master list discovered
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) and City of London Police (CoLP) have contacted 1,000 people across the UK to warn them that their personal details are on a 'master list' being used by fraudsters to sell them worthless shares.
Former NIG business development chief joins Brit
Brit Insurance has appointed Vivek Banga to the position of UK distribution leader.
Chile earthquake insured losses could reach $8bn
Chile earthquake set to become most expensive insured event ever to hit Latin America with estimated losses of up to $8bn, claims Cooper Gay.