Articles by Callum Brodie
MP calls for ban on referral fees
A Yorkshire MP based in a city with the fastest rising rates of comprehensive motor insurance is calling for parliament to ban referral fees after his report found high personal injury claims are driving premiums up in that area.
Post history – 10 years ago: Bladder cancer claims threat rises
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
ULR shuffles top level after senior departures
Legal expenses provider ULR has embarked upon a major management shake-up in the wake of two long-standing senior figures departing.
Quick Quote ‘baffled’ by rival’s withdrawal
The battle for broker dominance in South Wales is expected to be cranked up a notch following the news that rival firms Quick Quote and Motaquote are both looking to expand operations in the region.
Law report: Ruling continues the evolution of motorcyclist accident liability
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Aviva to launch new online brand 'Quote me happy'
Aviva has today announced that it will be launching a new car insurance brand catering for the growing number of customers who prefer to shop on price comparison sites.
Young Marmalade uses telematics to cut cost of car insurance
Young Marmalade bosses claim to have slashed insurance premiums for young drivers by 17% after introducing in-car ‘black box’ technology.
Towergate makes corporate department addition in Perth
Towergate Insurance has today unveiled the appointment of Scott Brown, who moves to the firm from Giles Insurance Brokers.
Accenture ties up Duck Creek Technologies acquisition
Accenture has today finalised the acquisition of Duck Creek Technologies in a deal which will see 370 employees of the software solutions business in both the US and UK move companies.
Aim targets brand development with sales appointment
Aim Legal Expenses Insurance Services has appointed Ian Meachin as sales manager - as part of a push into broadening the firm's reputation among brokers, intermediaries and the automotive sector nationwide.
Collinson targets wholesale expansion with new appointment
Collinson Insurance Group today revealed the appointment of incoming wholesale sales and strategy director Steve Scott as part of the next stage of the firm’s commitment towards wholesale expansion.
County Insurance Consultants target online presence
County Insurance Consultants has targeted the development of an online personal lines presence after putting pen to paper on a new three-year deal with Open GI.
Motaquote aims for telematics push following branch closures
Motaquote managing director Nigel Lombard has vowed to bolster the firm’s telematics business, while also pledging to maintain a “strong community presence” following the closure of seven high-street branches in South Wales.
Two firms appointed to manage uninsured riot claims
Claims made by uninsured members of the public following the recent outbreak of rioting will be jointly managed by Crawford & Company and Cunningham Lindsey.
Travelers reiterates commercial commitment in Ireland
Travelers bosses in the US have moved quickly to deny suggestions that their decision to quit the Irish private motor market could lead to the company’s complete withdrawal from the country.
Broker to launch insurer after AIM IPO
Property insurance broker Allanfield is today (18 August) launching on the Alternative Investment Market and taking over rival specialist Industrial & Commercial Property Insurance Consultants as part of the deal.
Bluefin looks to become ‘consolidator of choice’
Bluefin has staked its claim on becoming the consolidator of choice as it sets out to beef up its existing 54 offices in the UK after getting extra backing from its insurer parent.
LV to outsource due to GI focus
LV has underlined its focus on general insurance by outsourcing its asset management business in a long-term partnership with Threadneedle Investments.
Post history – 30 years ago: Government to pay out over riots
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
Motaquote vows to centralise after shutting seven branches
Motaquote bosses have vowed to centralise the firm’s renewal process as part of a restructuring strategy which has seen seven high street branches close across Wales.
Untapped pet premiums total almost £2.5bn
The pet insurance sector could offer providers close to £2.5bn in untapped premiums, according to a Defaqto report which found that around 69% of cats and 48% of dogs in the UK are uninsured.
Merlin appoints SIU member for Yorkshire and North Midlands
Merlin has moved to recruit a new member to its Special Investigation Unit team.
Post history – 30 years ago: Experts insure vast gas platform
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
Brit brokers reminded to keep policyholders up to speed
Brit Insurance has issued a reminder to all its brokers to ensure that policyholders affected by the UK riots notify the company with detailed information about the claim within seven days.