Articles by Louise Meeson
Intermediary customers in line for FSCS payout
Five insurance intermediary firms have been declared in default
FSA bans broker for sales techniques
Financial Services Authority bans Aaron Nickols, trading as Warwick Finance, for "widespread systems and controls failings"
Liberty targets larger regional PI risks
Liberty International Underwriters Europe to target professional businesses with an annual fee income of £20m
Wealthy hit by crisis of confidence, says Hiscox
Research shows that over 2.5 million households are classed as wealthy but that more than ever do not consider themselves to be in this category
Confused overtakes Moneysupermarket as most visited site, says EMB
Research shows Comparethemarket's popularity has increased due to its Meerkat adverts
Tax reforms threaten UK competitiveness, warns PwC
Jonathan Howe, UK insurance tax leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers, calls on the Chancellor to get UK competitiveness back on track in next week's pre-budget report
QBE strengthens PI team
Nicola Marshall appointed as senior underwriter
Bike Team wins partnership deal
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents appoints Bike Team as broker partner
Clements to open London office
It will be the American company's first European office
Brightside in £20m fundraising
Paul Chase-Gardener, chief executive of Brightside, said it represents a significant step forward
LFC Insurance director leaves to take on charity role
Andy Thorn will be replaced by Mike Hall
Willis hires new MD
Michiel Bakker will be responsible for developing Willis Capital Markets and Advisory unit in Europe
FSA bans brokers for lying about criminal conviction
Brothers Faraz Ahmed Siddique and Waqas Ahmed Siddique have been banned
Aviva and Barclays extend contract
Igal Mayer, chief executive, Aviva UK general insurance, said the company is delighted with the deal
Property and casualty rates to fall by 10%, says Marsh
Mr Pritchard, head of placement for Marsh UK's large corporate accounts, predicts that motor rates will remain flat but that D&O rates will fall
Motor insurance industry set to make £1bn underwriting loss, claims Deloitte
Deloitte predicts that industry will make losses in 2009 and 2010
SME bosses risk legal action over 'office antics', warns Hiscox
According to research, 70% of SME bosses are 'unconcerned' about the threat of legal action
Aon Benfield marks one year anniversary
Company said it has generated more than $100m (£60.8m) in new business in last 12 months
JLT acquires HSBC Insurance Brokers business
Dominic Burke, chief executive of JLT, said the acquisition of HSBC Actuaries and Consultants creates exciting opportunities for growth
Aviva joins Keychoice panel
John Kennedy, director of personal lines at Aviva, said independent brokers are "key" to its future success
APC to launch new commercial combined product
Commercial combined product will cater for over 250 different trades
Personal and commercial networks should work more closely, says network boss
Paul Muir, MD of 1 Answer Network, said tough market conditions will lead to closer working relationships between both sides
British drivers among safest in Europe, say Axa
Drivers in Britain are the second safest in Europe, according to new research
LIU Europe hires London casualty manager
Sean Rocks, LIU Europe's CEO, said the hire fits with the company's strategy to expand its regional and national presence for writing liability risks