Articles by Louise Meeson
Aviva targets technology market
Aviva has made a number of changes to its commercial combined policies in a bid to better meet the needs of customers within the technology sector.
RSA launches small business combined and yacht covers
RSA has launched a new multi-cover small business combined (SBC) product as well as a new policy for yachts.
Towergate launches new web platform for affiliates
Towergate today announced the launch of Towergateaffiliates.com - a new service aimed at providing website owners and online introducers with the ability to promote Towergate eInsurance product offerings online.
Cable's red tape-cutting committee meets
A new cabinet committee, chaired by business secretary Vince Cable and charged with with reducing the heavy burden of red tape on business, met for the first time today.
Canopius acquires KGM
Canopius Group has announced the acquisition of the business of KGM Underwriting Agencies, which manages Syndicate 260, one of two Lloyd's syndicates dedicated to writing motor business, together with approximately 60% of Syndicate 260's capacity.
Glacier to be renamed following its acquisition
Torus has today completed the acquisition of Glacier Insurance AG from the Glacier Group.
Henderson secures £4.5m finance facility
Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets has revealed that it provided Henderson Insurance Brokers with a £1m finance facility to aid its acquisition of Leeds-based broker Denny O'Hara.
Aviva introduces home contents calculator
Aviva has introduced a home contents calculator to Personal Best, its web-based personal lines portal for brokers.
Only one in four weddings insured
Only one in four weddings taking place this summer will be insured, despite around £20,000 splashed-out on the average ceremony, according to Datamonitor.
Swansea and West Wales CII president revealed
Sian Lynch, finance director of South West Wales insurance broker Antur Insurance, has stepped up to represent the insurance industry across Swansea and West Wales.
Halliwells files for administrator
Halliwells has filed for court permission to appoint an administrator as it looks to secure a takeover by Hill Dickinson.
Evolution grows Midlands team
Commercial underwriting specialist Evolution Underwriting has appointed Rachael O’Neil as business development executive with responsibility for developing the Midlands area.
Metal theft on rise
The rising number of metal theft claims has put 2010 on course to be the second worst year for metal theft on record, according to Ecclesiastical.
Aviva raids RBSI for retail chief
Aviva has announced the appointment of Steve Treloar as retail director for Aviva’s UK general insurance business.
MMA grows micro offering
Broker-only insurer MMA is adding a series of new products to the remit of its micro underwriting team as part of a first year review.
New claims service launched
A new service has been launched which aims to help claim handlers fast-track claims, reduce leakage, improve fraud detection rates and reduce costs.
Willis makes senior appointment
Willis Group Holdings has announced the appointment of Michael Neborak as executive vice president and group chief financial officer.
Quinn model "deeply troubled" claims regulator
A senior official at the Irish Financial Regulator has described Quinn Insurance's business model as "deeply troubled", according to reports.
Emergency Budget 2010: IPT rise will not impact on rate hikes says Bluefin boss
Stuart Reid, chief executive, Bluefin Insurance Services, said the IPT standard rate increase announced by as part of the emergency Budget would be welcomed by many.
Emergency Budget 2010: CGT and IPT rise meets mixed reactions
As part of the coalition government's emergency Budget, Chancellor George Osborne has announced increases in capital gains tax (CGT) and insurance premium tax (IPT).
Emergency Budget 2010: Biba fears IPT rise will lead to cuts in cover
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) said it is concerned that consumers and businesses will be hit by increasing insurance costs.
Emergency Budget 2010: IPT to rise
Chancellor George Osborne has announced that insurance premium tax (IPT) will rise from 5% to 6% while the higher rate of 17.5% will increase to 20%.
Emergency Budget causes City jitters
As the Chancellor puts the final touches to his emergency Budget speech, new research from BDO suggests that the City is still feeling nervous about the impact of a coalition government and some international businesses have one eye on the door.
Evolution in deal with Cardinus Risk Management
Evolution Underwriting Group has launched an initiative to provide its brokers and policyholders with exclusive deals on an online range of products from Cardinus Risk Management.