Articles by Louise Meeson
Chaucer raids Groupama for e-commerce chief
Chaucer Insurance, the UK division of Chaucer Holdings, has appointed Ken Hutchinson as head of e-commerce.
Perkins Slade achieves Chartered status
Independent insurance broker Perkins Slade, which marks its 40th anniversary this year, has been awarded Chartered Insurance Brokers status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Lloyds sells Esure stake to founder Peter Wood
Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) has announced the sale of its 70% stake in Esure, the online insurer, to a management buyout vehicle to be called Esure Group Holdings, led by Esure chairman Peter Wood.
Chaucer to launch new liability division
Chaucer Holdings, the diversified Lloyd's insurance group, has announced the establishment of a new international liability division within Chaucer Syndicate 1084.
Adding 1 in talks with NIG
Independent insurance marketing organisation Adding 1 has spoken to NIG following the announcement it is broadening its partnership base, Insurance Age has learnt.
Cardif Pinnacle signs MPPI deal
Cardif Pinnacle has signed a five year contract to supply Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance (MPPI) for mortgage borrowers at Yorkshire Building Society.
FSA CEO Hector Sants to leave in summer
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has announced that Hector Sants will leave the organisation in the summer of 2010, after three years as CEO.
Policyfast plans to double broker base
Policyfast, the web-based underwriting agency for independent brokers, has recruited Jacky Moore in the role of broker development manager.
Zurich UK GI reports fall in GWP and profit
Zurich's UK general insurance division has reported a fall in gross written premiums and policy fees of £2.033bn for 2009, compared to £2.097bn the previous year.
IFB enhances fraud awareness
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has seen website and Cheatline figures rise significantly during 2009 following a rise in public awareness.
Law firm calls for FSA governance plans to be delayed for insurers
Proposals by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to reform corporate governance should be delayed for insurers, according to law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC).
Hyperion reports 19% increase in operating income
Hyperion has reported an operating income of £57.2m and EBITDA of £8.8m, for the 12 months ending 30 September, 2009, up 19% and 7% respectively on the previous year.
Wilson leaves Close Premium Finance
Close Premium Finance (CPF) has announced that Tim Wilson, sales director, has left the company.
Kwik Fit announces strongest day of trading
Kwik Fit Insurance has announced its strongest figures for a single day of trading since the company was established in 1995.
FSA bans director of mortgage and general insurance firm
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has banned the director of a Manchester-based mortgage and general insurance firm from holding senior positions in the financial services industry.
Lloyd's insurer Jubilee merges syndicates
Following Lloyd's approval Jubilee Managing Agency has merged its motor Syndicate 1231 and property and personal lines Syndicate 5820 for the 2010 year of account.
Zurich reports fall in GI profit but rise in COR
Zurich has reported a 2% fall in general insurance business operating profit to $3.5bn (£2.2bn) in 2009, compared to the previous year, however, in local currencies it increased by 1%.
QBE becomes partner to RFU
On 3 February QBE announced an agreement to become the official insurance partner of England rugby.
Premium finance broker referrals increase
Close Premium Finance said that broker referrals increased significantly at the tail end of 2009 and has predicted that premium finance will remain popular thoughout 2010.
CBG signs deal with boxer Ricky Hatton's promotions company
CBG Group, the corporate general insurance, risk management and financial services intermediary, has bolstered its sports division by adding boxing event promoter, Hatton Promotions, to its portfolio.
Willis names interim CFO
Willis Group Holdings has announced today that Stephen Wood, the company's global group financial controller, has been named interim chief financial officer.
Van broker Autonet appointed by Autotrader
Autonet Insurance Group has been appointed by Autotrader as its sole preferred van insurance provider.
Helphire consolidation plan could affect up to 300 staff
Helphire Group proposes to consolidate its operations resource in a move that could affect up to 300 employees.
Giles Insurance Brokers opens new office in South Wales
Giles Insurance Brokers is centralising a number of its businesses at a new regional 'super office' in Llantrisant, South Wales.