Articles by Will Kirkman
SSP passes Biba's software house review
SSP has successfully completed and passed the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s Broker Supplier Resilience Assessment visit.
Vienna Insurance Group sees profits climb by 22%
Vienna Insurance Group saw profits before tax rise 22% in Q1 2017 to €109.6m (£94.6m) from €89.6m in the same period last year.
Direct Line's Paul Geddes reportedly linked with ITV CEO role
Direct Line CEO Paul Geddes has reportedly been linked to the ITV CEO job following the departure of Adam Crozier earlier this month.
Mulsanne Insurance and Premium Choice join IFB
Mulsanne Insurance and broker Premium Choice have become members of the Insurance Fraud Bureau.
Tory manifesto pledges to 'consider ban' on cold calling for personal injury
The Conservative Party has pledged to consider a ban on cold calling for personal injury claims if it wins the general election.
Markel to set up German subsidiary in light of Brexit
Markel will apply for regulatory approval to establish an insurance company in Germany in light of Brexit.
Reporting standards are 'biggest shake up' of insurance for decades
The International Accounting Standards Board today released IFRS 17, a “fundamental overhaul” of insurance accounting.
More than one-third of UK consumers happy to share Facebook data for lower premiums
More than a third of UK consumers are happy to share Facebook data with insurers for lower premiums.
Brightside targeting brokers for acquisition
Brightside is targeting commercial and personal lines brokers for acquisition.
NMU declines to comment on rumours of office closures
NMU has declined to comment on rumours that it plans to consolidate its Letchworth, Kent and London offices.
Costa Concordia captain's sentence upheld
The captain of the Costa Concordia, which capsized in 2012 killing 32 people, has had his 16-year jail sentence upheld.
Axa tops Brokerbility bi-annual survey
Brokerbility has completed its bi-annual member survey, with Axa retaining the top spot for the eighth year running.
NHS attack highlights industry's 'wrong direction' on cyber
A ransomware attack on the NHS has highlighted the “wrong direction” the insurance industry has taken on cyber, experts have warned.
LV approached by 'number of parties' over possible GI unit sale
LV has confirmed that it has been approached by a “number of parties” regarding possible strategic transactions relating to its general insurance operations.
Post People 15 - 19 May
The latest people moves in the insurance industry.
Plum Underwriting appoints Davies Group as claims partner
Plum Underwriting has appointed Davies Group as a claims partner across its e-traded household and let property business.
Slater and Gordon to make £600m claim against Watchstone
Slater and Gordon intends to make a £600m claim against Watchstone Group by the end of the month.
Cbien secures €8m in second funding round
Digital asset manager CBien has raised €8m (£6.74m) from its existing shareholders MAIF, MACIF and 5M Ventures.
Websure expands into North America
Reinsurance software provider Websure has expanded into North America with the opening of a US operation.
Biba 2017: Warning of 'storm clouds' over future for brokers
Opening the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s annual conference today, CEO Steve White warned of “storm clouds” on the horizon for the sector.
Broker: Feeling exposed?
Many brokers’ professional indemnity policies contain exclusion clauses that limit their cover, leaving them and their customers exposed
Markerstudy to launch commercial MGA Guild Business Insurance
Markerstudy is set to launch a managing general agent, Guild Business Insurance, for rated commercial products.
Strong investment results bolster Munich Re's Q1 profits
Munich Re saw a 28% rise in profit in the first quarter of 2017, up to €557m (£469.6m) from €436m for the same period in the previous year.
Broker Network will not rejoin Towergate, CEO confirms
Broker Network will not rejoin Towergate as part of HPS and MDP’s newly formed general insurance giant.