Articles by Katie Marriner
LV growing actuarial team
LV is recruiting for 10 actuaries to join its business.
Telematics and mobile devices innovation trends to watch
More than 400 insurance-related patents were filed last year, with telematics products and use of mobile devices among the top trends, research from a London law firm has found.
New Law Society rep for Foil
Nichola Evans has been appointed Law Society representative on the Forum of Insurance Lawyers.
LV launches wider motorcycle cover
LV has launched a motorcycle product offering increased cover including replacement cover for bikes under six months old.
General Legal Protection MD speaks out on claims culture
The ease with which the current insurance claims system can be abused contributes to the compensation culture in the UK, General Legal Protection managing director André Scruton says.
Mike Lobb joins US Risk UK
Former Howden Broking Group chief of staff Mike Lobb has been appointed the first managing director of US Risk UK.
Carole Nash turnover improves despite shrinking market
Turnover at motorcycle broker Carole Nash improved by nearly 5% in 2012 while the company’s profit dropped by £400 000.
Health Shield launches consumer cash plan
Health Shield has launched Connect, a direct health cash plan targeting individuals across the UK.
CII launches equality strategy
The Chartered Insurance Institute board has approved a new equality strategy as part of its commitment to creating a diversity-aware and inclusive professional body for people working in financial services.
Double appointment for JLT Nottingham
JLT Specialty has made two appointments to its team in Nottingham.
Markel launches cyber risk offering
Markel International has launched a module for professional services firms in the UK which protects against cyber risk.
Markel appoints Matthew Cannock as MD in Singapore
Matthew Cannock has been appointed Markel International's managing director in Singapore.
Matthew Cannock named new Markel MD in Singapore
Markel International has appointed Matthew Cannock as managing director in Singapore.
MIB welcomes uninsured drivers' fine increase
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau has welcomed the £100 increase to the fixed penalty fine for uninsured drivers. The fine is now £300.
Liverpool firm first to get private investigators' standard
A Liverpool-based private investigation firm is the first to achieve accreditation under a new corporate standard for the industry.
John Lewis Insurance launches £5m ad campaign
John Lewis Insurance has launched its first advertising campaign promoting its home insurance products at a cost of £5m.
APU warns against 'flash-for-crash' scam
The Asset Protection Unit is warning against a new motor insurance scam coined “flash-for-crash” where fraudsters flash their lights to give other drivers the right of way and then crash into them on purpose.
Aspen appoints Richard Smart as underwriter
Aspen International Insurance has appointed Richard Smart as professional liability underwriter, based in London.
BLM acquires cyber expert partner
Insurance law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer has appointed Nick Gibbons as a partner in its technology, media and telecommunications practice.
Wesleyan strengthens dental market presence with Practice Plan take-over
Wesleyan Assurance Society has acquired the Practice Plan Group from private equity firm Dunedin.
New senior fleet underwriter for Xbroker
Moorhouse subsidiary Xbroker has appointed David Grimsey as senior fleet underwriter.
Sterling appoints Scotland regional manager
Gerard Hamilton has been appointed Scotland regional development manager at Sterling Insurance.
THB strengthens Portuguese team with Ricardo Borges’ return
Former THB employee Ricardo Borges is returning to the company to take up a director role based in the European Division’s Amsterdam office.
XL leader moving to Sydney office
XL Group senior client and distribution leader Jonathan Mead is moving to the company’s Sydney office for a new role.