Articles by Louise Meeson
Cunningham Lindsey introduces regional structure in bid to work more closely with brokers
Cunningham Lindsey has restructured its property services division with the creation of a regional structure, covering: London; the South; Midlands and East Anglia; the North and Northern Ireland; and the North East and Scotland.
Cobra returns to profit
Cobra Holdings has reported a pre-tax profit of £392,000 for the year ended 31 March 2010, compared to a loss of £23,000 the previous year.
The Policy Shop creates property division
Coventry-based broker The Policy Shop has launched a new property division which will lead to the creation of up to 40 new jobs over the next 12 months.
Keychoice Underwriting launches to broker members
SSP-owned commercial underwriting agency, Keychoice Underwriting, has officially launched its commercial combined, package and property owners products to Keychoice Network members, with additional commercial lines products to follow later in the year.
Willis to appeal Indian regulatory renewal rejection and form new joint venture
Willis Group Holdings is to appeal the decision by the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDA) that it is "not inclined to accept" the license renewal application of the broker's joint venture in India, Willis India Insurance Brokers Pvt…
TGIC reports rise in profits and turnover
The Green Insurance Company (TGIC), which was set up three years ago, has reported a pre-tax profit of £670,000 for 2009, up from £35,000 the previous year.
David Oliver Associates launches new commercial policy
Underwriting Agency David Oliver Associates (DOA) has chosen Sterling Insurance Company to underwrite its new Platinum Commercial Combined policy.
UK insurance consumers seeking return to "corner shop" approach
Some 72% of UK consumers would show greater loyalty to insurance providers that demonstrate they know who they are and can refer to all aspects of the client’s history during any transaction, according to research.
Axa launches online portal for personal lines brokers
Axa Insurance has launched an online portal for independent personal lines brokers called PartnerSpace, which provides a forum designed to allow intermediaries to discuss business issues and ideas with the insurer and their peers using social media…
Coversure opens new branch in Leicester
Coversure has opened its 90th office with the opening of a new branch in Leicester. It follows recent openings in Newcastle, Tamworth and London.
Ecclesiastical hires former RSA broker director in newly-created role
Ecclesiastical has appointed Kevin Jones, who was formerly commercial director in the UK broker division at RSA, in the newly-created role of director of strategic development.
CII launches online ethics course
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has launched an online learning course in ethics for all Personal Finance Society (PFS) and CII members in response to a dip in public confidence in insurance.
EU gives green light to super regulators
The European Union (EU) has reached an agreement on the reform of financial supervision, paving the way for the creation of new pan-EU supervisory authorities which will oversee controls on banks and insurers.
Omega hires MD from RK Harrison
Omega Insurance Holdings has announced that David Reed will become managing director of its managing agency Omega Underwriting Agents subject to regulatory approval.
Fraud blamed for record motor premium rise
Fraud is pushing car insurance premiums up faster than ever, according to AA Insurance.
Lloyd's joins forces with brokers in Ipad trial
Lloyd’s has joined with brokers Marsh, Cooper Gay and RK Harrison Group to trial the use of Ipads in its underwriting room.
Arista boosts Bristol team with hires from Chartis, NIG and Axa
Commercial lines underwriting specialist Arista Insurance has made three appointments to further strengthen its Bristol office.
Brokers fighting harder to get claims paid, says Biba
Brokers have to fight harder to get claims paid during the economic downturn due to stricter policy interpretations and anti fraud-systems by insurers, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba).
National insurance holiday for regional start-ups begins
A new regional National Insurance Contributions (NICs) holiday for new businesses came into effect today (6 September, 2010).
Bluefin appointed as broker for Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League (SPL) has appointed Bluefin as its nominated insurance broker to place its central programme for member clubs including Celtic, Rangers and Dundee United.
Gadget insurance comparison service launched
Aggregator Moneymaxim.co.uk has announced the launch of what it claims is the UK's first gadget insurance comparison service.
FSA imposes lifetime ban on broker
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has banned insurance broker David Marriott for persistent misuse of client money after using clients funds to support his businesses and finance bonuses, salary increases and new cars.
Broker employee management system launched
Compliance Management Services has launched its paperless people management system Streamline Solutions to the wider broking community following a pilot.
Allianz hires new household claims chief from AIG
Allianz has appointed Gary Coton as household claims operations manager.