Articles by Louise Meeson
FSA unveils intensive consumer protection strategy
Hector Sants, CEO of the Financial Services Authority (FSA), has outlined the watchdog's new consumer protection strategy.
Secure Underwriting expands online offering
Secure Underwriting has joined forces with Aviva to launch a new online quote and buy product for engineering and computer and inspection cover.
SBJ Global Risks rebrands as Lonmar Global Risks
SBJ Global Risks has rebranded as Lonmar Global Risks following the company's management buyout from Axa six months ago.
Aviva launches claims guides
Aviva has launched a series of online guides aimed at providing brokers with more details about the claims process which they can use to help customers understand the process.
Cunningham Lindsey raids Zurich for liability fraud chief
Cunningham Lindsey appoints fraud manager in its liability services division following concerns that fraudsters are focusing on employers' liability (EL) public liability (PL) claims.
Chartis unveils UK chief as Baugh heads up European operation
Alexander Baugh has been appointed to the newly-created position of president and CEO of Chartis Europe Holdings, which includes Chartis Insurance UK, Chartis Insurance Ireland and Chartis Europe SA.
Insurers pay out £650m on snow claims
Insurers paid out £650m in dealing with 335,000 claims from customers suffering damage to their homes, businesses and vehicles following the coldest winter in thirty years, according to the ABI.
World War II memorial added to CBG portfolio
CBG Group has been appointed by the Lytham St Annes Spitfire Memorial Fund Committee to place £60,000 worth of cover for a travelling replica of the Mark VB Spitfire.
QBE restructures business
QBE European Operations has restructured its product underwriting and distribution divisions.
Parliament considers MoJ reforms
Parliament is considering the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) fast-track cost regime reforms for low level road traffic accident personal injury claims.
RSA creates new sales and broker relationship role
Nigel Spencer, previously Contour leader, has been appointed to the newly-created role of regional sales manager of RSA Global.
Westinsure achieves £300m GWP
Westinsure Group has achieved £300m gross written premium in 2009 and has secured more than 35 new brokers to join the Alliance, increasing its total member offices to over 200.
Chaucer returns to profit
Chaucer Holdings has announced an increase in profit before tax and foreign exchange on non-monetary items of £75.3m in 2009, (2008: loss £59.5m).
Chubb launches new enhanced business liability product
Chubb Insurance today announces the launch of ForeFront Plus, the successor to its ForeFront product.
GAB Robins raids Merlin for casualty manager
GAB Robins has appointed Mark Wookey to the newly-created role of casualty operations manager.
PowerPlace establishes regional structure to grow broker partnerships
PowerPlace has restructured its 36-strong field based sales and consultant team into three regions, each to be managed by three newly appointed senior regional managers.
Hardy's profits drop to £20.1m
Lloyd's insurer Hardy Underwriting Bermuda's profit before tax has fallen to £20.1m in 2009, compared to £23.1m the previous year.
Fleet chief to leave Adding 1
Adding 1 fleet chief Jim McClymont has resigned from the business, Insurance Age has learnt.
British Insurance unveils new MD as Burgess heads to US
Nel Mooy has been appointed as managing director of Towergate's independent unemployment, accident and sickness insurer, British Insurance.
Arista raids NIG for broker development manager
Arista Insurance has appointed Neil Wormald as broker development manager for the North East.
Crawford responds to Chile earthquake
Crawford & Company has mobilised its in-country, regional and global technical services (GTS) adjusters to handle the losses resulting from the Chile earthquake.
Oval appointed to global broker network
Oval Insurance Broking has been appointed as a member of the Wells Fargo Global Broker Network.
Cunningham Lindsey responds to Chile earthquake
Cunningham Lindsey International has announced it is working on a response to the recent earthquake in Chile.
JLT to restructure business to maximise benefits of managing general underwriter Thistle
Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) has announced a 14% rise in fees and commissions to £612.9m in 2009 (2008: £526.1m) while underlying trading profit increased by 28% to £97.1m (2008: £76.2m).