Articles by Will Kirkman
Post People 5 - 9 June
The latest people moves from the insurance industry.
Greenwood Insurances merges with Moreland Insurance Brokers
Moreland Insurance Brokers and Greenwoods Insurances have merged into a single company, effective 1 June.
Greenlight Re appoints Simon Burton as CEO
Specialist property and casualty reinsurer Greenlight Re has appointed Simon Burton as CEO.
UK General appoints John Spencer as chairman
Markel non-executive director John Spencer has been appointed as a non-executive chairman of UK General.
Juventus Football Club’s stadium rebranded as 'Allianz Stadium'
Allianz Italy has signed an agreement which will see Juventus Football Club’s stadium rebranded as “Allianz Stadium”.
UK General technical director Simon Tate leaves the business
UK General technical underwriting director Simon Tate has left the business, with his departure following the resignation of chief risk officer Steve Blott last month.
Insurance Premium Tax rises to 12%
Insurance Premium Tax has today risen from 10% to 12% as outlined by Chancellor Philip Hammond in November.
My other life: Sean O’Regan, Scope Technologies, botany and zoology
O’Regan is a team leader at the telematics provider, with an interest in zoology and botany
Thatcham chief technical officer Miller to retire
Thatcham Research’s chief technical officer Andrew Miller is set to retire.
Career File: Adair Turner
Chubb has appointed Lord Turner as non-executive chairman of Chubb European Group and Chubb Underwriting Agencies
Career Development: RSA commercial lines divisions achieve chartered status
RSA said commercial risk solutions, global risk solutions and the chief underwriting office were accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute amid a renewed focus on building tech nical skills and expertise across the group.
FM Global chooses Luxembourg for post-Brexit hub
FM Global has been granted a license to operate in Luxembourg as the commercial property insurer looks to establish a post-Brexit base on the continent.
Interview: Hayley Robinson, RSA global risk solutions
Six months following her appointment as managing director of RSA global risk solutions, Hayley Robinson sits down with Will Kirkman to talk about her new role
Allied World launches UK commercial division
Allied World has launched a UK commercial division and appointed Darren Rowe as vice president.
IPT rise pushes home premiums up despite lower winter claims
Insurance Premium Tax increases have led to a rise in home insurance premiums despite claims over the winter period being lower than in previous years.
In Depth: Claimant lawyers move from whiplash to holiday illness claims
Proposed whiplash reforms are likely to be tough on claimant law firms. Many are carving out a niche in holiday destinations for gastric illness claims.
Crash for cash fraudsters jailed after fabricating accident
Three crash for cash fraudsters have pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation following an Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department investigation.
Majority of UK businesses 'will not be compliant' in time for GDPR
Less than a third of businesses have started preparing for the General Data Protection Act despite the deadline being less than a year away.
EU regulators to receive Brexit guidance from Brussels
European Union member states are set to receive guidance from Brussels to ensure national regulators do not undercut each other while trying to attract firms from the UK.
Neos secures £5m Series A investment led by Aviva Ventures
Connected home Insurtech startup Neos has secured a £5m series A investment led by Aviva Ventures.
UK General acquisition receives regulatory approval
JC Flowers has completed its acquisition of UK General Insurance.
BC Partners reportedly preparing to sell Sabre
Sabre Insurance is reportedly being sold by private equity firm BC Partners.
GJW transfers marine trade book to NMU as part of restructure
Groves John & Westrup has transferred its book of marine trade business to sister company NMU as part of a strategic restructure implemented by Munich Re.
Former Autofocus employees found guilty of 'systemic' fabrication of evidence
A judge today found seven former Autofocus employees guilty of doctoring credit hire rate evidence to defend insurers in court.