Articles by Louise Meeson
Consumer confidence on rise
Research reveals British levels of confidence have increased more than other European countries
RKH Financial Risks raids Aon
Broker strengthens trade credit and bonds division with appointments of Graham Bristow and Bryan Gibbons
NIG appoints broker relationship chief
Insurer has also hired seven area business managers
Halifax tops business crime poll
Axa releases Business Crime Index
Bridge Insurance Brokers grows management team
Roscoe Fawcett and Andrew Bailey join from Riskworks International
Chase Templeton appoints former Carole Nash MD
Damien Keeling has been appointed to the board as non-executive director
Fortis UK reports rise in GWP
Barry Smith, CEO, Fortis UK, said he is confident the insurer is well positioned for further growth in 2010
Aon boosts marine team
Jayne Ward has joined Aon from RSA Marine
Ex-CII director's firm to close
The venture, which was spearheaded by Peter Knowles, has been impacted by the slump in the housing market
JLT says it is on track to meet 2009 financial objectives
The company said performance for the third quarter of this year is in line with expectations
LBIA elects deputy president
Diane Jenkins has been elected as deputy president
Lloyds Banking Group axes 1,190 insurance roles
The move is part of a shake-up which will result in about 5,000 roles being cut across the business
Igo4 expands senior team
The company has hired former Kwik Fit employee Ross Brown
Groupama HQ relocates
It has resulted in about 25 jobs being moved outside the capital
Beazley GWP is up 45%
The company says it is on track to achieve a 90% combined ratio
IIB teams up with Questgates
Questgates will supply valuation services to members of the Institute of Insurance Brokers
Hiscox premium income increases
The insurer has reported an increase in groww written premium in its London Market and UK operations
RBS to close Finsure
About 80 jobs will be affected
THB merges risk operations
The company's four risk management businesses have merged together under a new brand
ABI's new director general unveiled
Kerrie Kelly to succeed Stephen Haddrill in February 2010
QBE grows Leeds team
It follows expansion at QBE's Manchester operation
Aviva meets COR target
In the UK, the insurer says it is focused on improving the quality of its earnings
Aon loses Ryanair account
The airline has decided to move from Aon to Marsh
Industry reaction on RBSI sale
Peter Stevenson, owner of Alan Stevenson Partnership, questions whether "big is still beautiful"