Articles by Rosie Quigley
Dye: Allianz will be back in the black on personal lines
Allianz will see its profit boosted after eight months when its withdrawal from direct home and motor is completed.
Insurers that fail to adopt business management platforms risk being 'left in the dark ages'
Insurers that opt for Excel spreadsheet over more advanced methods of business planning are at risk of being ‘left in the dark ages’, industry professionals have said.
MIB claims database 'can be used at the point of quote'
A database of recorded claims commonly used to catch fraudsters can be used at the point of quote, the Motor Insurers' Bureau said.
Allianz sees drop in operating profit due to high catastrophe claims
Allianz has experienced a drop in operating profit in its property and casualty business due to a high number of catastrophe claims.
Gallagher to provide broking services to the university of Manchester
Arthur J Gallagher has been granted the approval to provide insurance broking services to the University of Manchester on an exclusive basis.
JLT Group reports 'resilient' performance in its interim results
JLT Group has reported a "resilient" performance of its risk and insurance businesses, in its interim results for 2016, despite pricing pressures in multiple markets caused by global economic uncertainty.
Direct Line Group sees GWP rise by 4.2%
Direct Line Group has seen a 4.2% rise in gross written premiums in the first nine months of the year, compared to the same period last year.
Only one insurance product will take part in FCA's regulatory sandbox
Out of the 24 applications submitted to join the FCA’s regulatory sandbox, just one of those was an insurance product.
Barbon insurance to cut jobs as part of business restructure
Barbon Insurance is holding a consultation over a dozen jobs in its business following its takeover by Carlyle Group.
R&Q to take on the Law Society of Ireland's run-off portfolio
Randall and Quilter Investment Holdings has bought the portfolio of the Law Society of Ireland in respect of the run-off obligations of the Solicitors Mutual Defence Fund.
Prime Ministerial trips to India see UK edging closer to trade agreements
Recent trips to India have seen London take a step closer to trade agreements, with Lloyd’s ready to set up an Indian branch in 2017 and Sheffield tech firm joining the Prime Minister on her first trade trip.
Insurance Fraud Summit 2016: Time for brokers and insurers to collaborate
More needs to be done to enhance the collaboration between brokers and insurers when addressing policy holder fraud, as brokers currently feel alienated from discussions.
Insurance Fraud Summit 2016: Fraud officers will be the first to use Blockchain technology
Fraud officers are likely to be the first within the insurance industry to use Blockchain technology as this is the part of the insurance chain that is most used to collaboration.
Insurance Fraud Summit 2016: Insurers should use Action Fraud as a way of addressing fraudulent claims
Insurers can use fraud reporting platform Action Fraud in order to detect and measure fraudulent activity and eradicate it from the system.
Arag expands with Canadian business
The Arag Group has launched its Lloyd's-approved coverholder Arag Services in Canada in order to continue with its international expansion.
ERS expands its operations to Swansea
Specialist Lloyd’s motor insurance syndicate ERS will be relocating a number of its operations to its Swansea business in order to reach its mid-term target of a 90% combined ratio.
Over half of traditional firms are developing in-house fintech capabilities
Global businesses now consider the investment in fintech as their highest priority and a necessity for development and market competition, a survey has found.
Closing the claims liquidation loophole
Regulatory powers to crack down on rogue claims management companies are to be passed to the Financial Conduct Authority
Rising Star: Annie Robertson, ERS
Annie is portfolio underwriting manager for bespoke motor at the insurer
Customers' home insurance will not be 'invalidated' following Samsung recall
Insurers have warned customers to respond to Samsung’s recall of Galaxy Note 7 devices but have assured them that their homes will still be covered in the event of a fire.
Career development: Women in Finance Charter
Insurers have been rallying around the Women in Finance Charter as a way of pushing for more women in senior roles.
Zurich paid out more than £1bn worth in claims during first half of 2016
Zurich has paid more than £1bn in claims during the first half of 2016 with payout figures reaching higher than Axa.
New insurtech enters the market to drive uptake in cyber policies
New insurtech start-up, Cyberfense, has been approved by the Financial Conduct Authority and can now operate as an MGA.
Imperial Consultants reveals new management team
Imperial Consultants has unveiled its new management team with former insurers leading development projects for the loss adjuster.