Articles by Callum Brodie
Foil to meet with MoJ to discuss declining court service post-Jackson
The court service is now performing worse than it was before the Jackson reforms were introduced, according to the majority of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers’ members.
CII grants Aston Scott chartered insurance broker status
Aston Scott has been granted chartered insurance broker status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Bluefin appoints CRO and repositions London market broking team
Bluefin has named former risk and compliance director Jane Bean as its new chief risk officer and moved its London market broking team within its retail broking division.
Insurers encouraged to embrace claims apps as customer demand grows
More than one in four consumers would be in favour of using a smartphone app to submit a motor, travel or household claim, new research has found.
Willis chief Rowan Douglas awarded CBE in New Year's Honours list
Willis boss and Artemis co-founder Rowan Douglas has been awarded a CBE for service to the economy through risk, insurance and sustainable growth in the New Year’s Honours list.
Market Moves - 24-31 December 2015
Find out who has been among the insurance industry's movers and shakers over the festive period.
LV enters legal landscape alongside Lyons Davidson
LV has become the latest insurer to launch a legal offering after teaming up with law firm Lyons Davidson to unveil LV Legal Services.
Alistair McGowan stars in latest Protect Your Bubble TV ad
Specialist insurer Protect Your Bubble has today (24 December) launched the latest advert in its TV campaign series, focusing on its gadget insurance product.
Crawford appoints Malaysia boss Fong to Asia CEO role
Crawford & Company has promoted the boss of its Malaysian operation, Phillip Fong, to the role of CEO of Asia.
Trak Global hires CIS engineering boss Street
Telematics specialist Trak Global has hired The Cooperative Insurance Service’s former national engineering and technical manager Nick Street to the new position of insurer solutions and claims manager.
Watchstone shares skyrocket as ex-Quindell investors receive pay-out
Shares in the business formerly known as Quindell have skyrocketed following the re-named Watchstone Group’s re-entry onto the junior AIM stock exchange.
Renewal of DLG contract with RBS questioned by research firm
The future of Direct Line Group’s home insurance contract with RBS has been questioned in the aftermath of Nationwide’s decision to switch underwriting responsibilities to RSA.
Ex-RSA UK CEO McIntyre takes on NED role at Saga
Saga has appointed former RSA UK CEO Bridget McIntyre as an independent non-executive director with effect from 1 January 2016.
King back in the hot-seat at Ingenie as CEO McKee steps down
Ingenie co-founder Richard King has returned to lead the telematics business just six months after stepping down from the position of CEO.
Proposal for compulsory pet insurance backed by software firm
Aquarium Software has backed calls for pet insurance to be made compulsory by law in Scotland as a step in the right direction for owners, animals, vets and insurers.
Aviva notes 19% rise in cash for crash as 4000 suspect claims are studied
Aviva has revealed it is looking into more than 4000 suspect whiplash claims after confirming it received five of the 28 fraudulent claims involved in a major cash for crash ring in Wales that cost insurers more than £763,000.
Motor rates accelerate as government's IPT hike is rolled out
The government’s introduction of higher insurance premium tax last month has served to accelerate average annual best buy motor policy deals by 10.9% to £696, according to market research conducted by Consumer Intelligence.
High Court PI claims at a five year high, law firm finds
The number of personal injury claims at the High Court has reached its highest level in five years, according to figures obtained by law firm Nockolds.
London market insurers look to investment returns to support 2016 profitability
One in four London market insurers will rely on investment returns to prop up profits in 2016 amid predicted premium rate reductions of more than 10%, according to a PWC review.
Review of the Year: General Insurance
The past year has been a rollercoaster ride for general insurers, with tough market conditions serving as a backdrop for highs, such as strategic consolidation and a £1bn whiplash windfall, and lows, including the Insurance Premium Tax hike and struggles…
DWF to acquire German law firm Bridgehouse Law
Defendant law firm DWF is to acquire German international commercial firm Bridgehouse Law on 1 January 2016.
Ex-LAS director Marshall joins former colleagues as MD of Evolution
Former LAS Claims Management client operations director Ritchie Marshall has become the latest former LAS senior staff member to reunite with company founder Darren Cooper at his new venture, Evolution Claims Management.
German investment firm snaps up one third of Stream UK
Stream Claims Services UK is gearing up for a year of organic growth ahead of future acquisitions in 2017 after a third of the business was sold to German venture investment firm Tiburon.
Letter of claim submitted on behalf of 342 Quindell investors
The law firm representing disgruntled shareholders of the technology solutions provider formerly known as Quindell has submitted its letter of claim on behalf of an initial 342 retail investors to the re-named Watchstone Group.