Articles by Callum Brodie
Swinton offers riot reassurance to residents and business owners
Further reassurance has been given to householders and business owners who have suffered damage during the ongoing UK riots, after Swinton Insurance became the latest firm to announce that victims should be covered by their policies.
Labour leader calls on insurers to pay riot claims quickly
As David Cameron prepares to “fightback” against the rioters and looters who have wreaked havoc in recent days, opposition leader Ed Miliband has called on the government to work with insurers to help victims.
Staff face redundancies as Travelers exits private motor market
Travelers Insurance has today confirmed its decision to exit the private motor market in Ireland from 1 October, following a review of its strategy and operations in Europe.
Impact of UK riots should not affect insurer ratings
Insurers have been reassured that the ongoing riots being carried out across the UK should have no impact on company ratings.
Impact of UK riots should not affect insurer ratings
Insurers have been reassured that the ongoing riots being carried out across the UK should have no impact on company ratings.
Insurers called to action in global regulatory debate
Bosses at KPMG have urged insurers to move the global regulatory debate forward after stating that it is inevitable that some insurers will be classified as systemically important financial institutions.
ABI clarifies legal position of riot compensation
The ABI has moved to reassure customers that they are covered for riot damage under their home and business insurance following bogus reports that the police need to designate recent events as a “riot” before compensations schemes are activated.
PwC warns of riot cover exceptions
PricewaterhouseCoopers bosses have urged customers to check the small print of their policies amid concerns that the impact of recent rioting may not be included in insurance contracts.
Riots could lead to a hardening market claims broker boss
Insurers are likely to be left counting the cost of repairing damage caused during riots on the streets of London and beyond, however, the ongoing chaos could also provide a catalyst for a hardening market.
Merlin appoints service centre technical manager
Merlin has appointed Patrick Toole as technical manager of its service centre division.
Keychoice Underwriting reveal new management roles
Keychoice Underwriting is targeting further growth over the coming months after making a string of appointments in a bid to bolster business development and underwriting experience.
Oxygen London market team set for Gallagher move
A deal which will see Oxygen’s 21-strong London market team join Arthur J. Gallagher has today been announced.
Groupama boss encouraged by interim results
Groupama CEO François-Xavier Boisseau has described the first six months of the year as "very encouraging” for the company’s UK businesses, following interim results in which a combined UK operations profits increase of 34% was recorded.
Oval appoints three to board in restructure
Executive board members at Oval have moved quickly to explain the firm’s ongoing restructuring process amid suggestions that former group managing director Jeff Herdman had been demoted.
RGL appoints new London-based director
RGL Forensics has appointed a new internal director at its London office.
Simplyhealth agrees deal with Groupama Insurances for UK healthcare business
Simplyhealth has agreed a deal to purchase the Groupama Insurances UK healthcare business.
Amlin expects to fall short on profit expectations
Amlin bosses have admitted the company is unlikely to meet end of year profit expectations, claiming that an “unprecedented level of catastrophes” have severely impacted performance.
Arista regional manager Paul Dooley resigns
Paul Dooley has confirmed his resignation from commercial underwriting agency Arista Insurance.
Bluefin appoints new sports division director
Bluefin Insurance Services has appointed a new sports division director.
Ombudsman to split PPI and GI following record complaints
The Financial Ombudsman Service will split PPI complaints from other general insurance disputes this September after receiving a record number of calls over the past three months.
Bennetts bosses attribute e-commerce developments to record sales
Motorcycle insurance specialist Bennetts has recorded a sales increase of 31% on last year, leading company bosses to highlight the impact of e-commerce developments as a major cause behind the recent success.
NMJ reveals latest acquisition deal
NMJ Insurance Brokers has swooped to make a third acquisition in the form of Scunthorpe-based Barry Fenton Insurance.
Clyde & Co and Barlow Lyde & Gilbert merger agreed
A merger between Clyde & Co and Barlow Lyde & Gilbert has been given the go-ahead by the partners of the two firms.
JLT denies Aon takeover bid
JLT chief executive Dominic Burke has branded claims of a potential takeover bid from rival broker Aon as “unimaginable and frankly ridiculous”.