Articles by Katie Marriner
Century Underwriting launches professions division
Managing general agent Century Underwriting has launched a professional indemnity and directors' and officers' service in partnership with insurer Arch.
Career File: Body named Ten MD as Lee steps down
Ten Insurance managing director Malcolm Lee is stepping down from his post to be replaced by Alistair Body, who joined the company's board one year ago.
Skuld announces executive changes and 2016 renewals growth
Norwegian marine insurer Skuld has announced three changes to its management team including appointing Lars Dueled as chief underwriting officer.
Lancashire's Maloney to lead subsidiary Cathedral Capital
Lancashire Group CEO Alex Maloney is to take on the CEO role at Lancashire subsidiary Cathedral Capital, the holding company for Cathedral Group.
Four more regional sites to be ‘optimised' in RSA cost-saving drive
RSA's offices in Liverpool, Halifax, Horsham and Chelmsford will be impacted by the insurer's plans to reduce its regional footprint.
Covéa recruiting for northern region leader to replace Owen
Covéa Insurance north region head Maureen Owen is to leave the business at the beginning of March, the company has confirmed.
Davies launches new-look UK casualty division
Davies Group has launched Davies Casualty a new division incorporating all of the group's UK casualty operations, including Garwyn & Argent.
Google to shut aggregator site in UK and US
Google's price comparison website Google Compare is to close on 23 March, according to reports.
Continuing soft rating environment reflected in London market results
Full-year results released by London market players to date are reflective of the continuing soft rating environment and companies' reserve releasing strategies, according to analysts. In addition, questions have been raised over whether inflated company…
US sanctions strong disincentive for Iranian cover despite lifting of EU restrictions
Banks' reluctance to process payments is a major barrier for insurers wanting to conduct Iran-related business following European Union sanctions relief last month, while legal research has found remaining US primary sanctions are quelling the appetite…
#PostPeople: 23 - 29 February 2016
All the latest insurance industry market moves between 23 and 29 February 2016 in full and in one place.
Swinton appoints Gallagher's Monnington as commercial head
Swinton has appointed Arthur J Gallagher's Birmingham office managing director Tony Monnington as its commercial head.
Aegis looks to Aspen for COO hire
Aegis London has appointed Aspen UK operations director Kevin Miller to the newly created role of chief operating officer.
Allianz keen for UK to stay in Europe
Allianz UK CEO Jon Dye has confirmed the German-owned insurance company would like the UK to remain within Europe ahead of the planned referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union.
Allianz UK reports 102.6% COR alongside £93m storm loss
Allianz UK has reported a 2015 combined ratio of 102.6% (2014: 97.6%) with the December 2015 storms costing the business £93m.
‘Challenging environment' takes toll on Brit's 2015 profits
Lloyd's insurer Brit saw its post-tax profit plummet to $15.6m (£10.8m) in the 12 months ended 31 December 2015 from $229.3m in 2014.
Cunningham Lindsey relaunches in-house surveying practice
Cunningham Lindsey has relaunched its in-house technical surveying services practice under the group's building consultancy brand name, Sergon.
Former Towergate CRO joins Aon
Former Towergate group chief risk officer Keith Jackson has joined Aon UK as CRO.
Lancashire reports GWP and profit fall for 2015
Lloyd's insurer Lancashire Holdings has reported a 29% decline in gross written premiums for the 12 months ended 31 December 2015, as net operating profit dropped to $173.4m (£121.1m) from $231.9m in 2014.
ERS COR dips below 100% but profit declines
Motor insurer ERS has reported a combined operating ratio below 100% - 99.8% - for the first time since 2009.
Lancashire chairman Thomas to step down
Lancashire Holdings chairman and director Martin Thomas is to step down from both positions following the company's annual general meeting on 4 May.
Average property damage claim cost more than doubled in past decade
The average cost of property damage claims has more than doubled in the past 10 years, with pay-outs totalling £4bn per year, according to research from law firm BLM.
Ageas will replace UK General capacity deal
Ageas will look to replace the agreement it had with UK General after it was announced Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) will takeover as the managing general agent's major capacity provider.
Storms to cost Ageas £46.1m as FY profit slides
Ageas estimates it will pay £46.1m worth of claims following the December 2015 storms and floods, taking its 2015 combined ratio to 102% (2014: 99.8%).