Will Kirkman
Former reporter
Will Kirkman worked as a reporter for Post from June 2016 until May 2018.
He had previously worked as a local news journalist, reporter for music industry B2B publications, and for local government.
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Building Block expands into Portugal
Malta-based PCC Building Block has partnered with Automovel Club de Portugal to launch health excess insurance to ACP’s members.
Whiplash reform bill shelving is green light for personal injury 'gravy train'
Insurance premiums will continue to skyrocket for motorists as a result of the government's decision to shelve proposed whiplash reforms, the AA has warned.
Allianz makes strategic investment in Lemonade
Allianz has made a strategic investment in US insurtech start-up Lemonade.
R&Q identifying MGAs for disposal
R&Q chairman and CEO Ken Randall has said the group is looking to simplify its business model as it identifies non-key assets for disposal.
Whiplash reform shelved in light of general election
The government's proposed whiplash reform has been kicked into the long grass as a result of the general election.
R&Q triples pre-tax profits in 2016
Bermudan insurance investor R&Q tripled pre-tax profits in 2016 to £8.5m from £2.8m in the previous year.
AIG to take $100m hit from Ogden change
AIG expects to record a $100m (£77.9m) hit to its Q1 2017 pre-tax profits as a result of the cut to the Ogden discount rate.
Vienna Insurance Group doubles profits in 2016
Austrian Insurer Vienna Insurance Group has reported profits before tax of €407m (£340.7m) for 2016.
One in three insurance firms to set up operations outside UK following Brexit
One in three insurance firms intend to set up operations outside the UK following Brexit.
Northern Irish insurance salaries rise despite Brexit fears
Four out of 10 insurance workers in Northern Ireland received a pay increase in 2016, with on average increases of 3.7%.
General election 'could delay whiplash reform for years'
Theresa May’s decision to hold a snap general election could delay the Ministry of Justice’s proposed whiplash reforms for years, campaign group Access to Justice has claimed.
Private equity acquisition of Ryan Direct 'a sign of serious intent' say brokers
The acquisition of Ryan Direct is a sign of “serious intent” by the private equity backers of Towergate, brokers said.
Ryan Direct bought by Towergate owners
Ryan Direct Group has been bought by the private equity backers of Towergate, Madison Dearborn Partners and HPS Investment Partners.
'Business as usual' at Probitas despite owner Istmo's liquidation
Lloyd’s syndicate Probitas 1492 has stated it will continue to trade as usual following the appointment of liquidators at majority owner Istmo Re.
Motor premiums continue to rise into Q1 2017
Motorists are now paying on average £110 more for comprehensive car insurance than they did this time last year.
Building Block expands into Spain
Malta-based Building Block has signed an agreement with broker Slora to sell gadget insurance in Spain.
Ghost broker sentenced after 22 counts of fraud
A ghost broker has received a suspended sentence of 16 weeks in prison after putting drivers at risk by setting up false insurance policies.
Barbon appoints Mark Witherspoon as non-executive director
Barbon Insurance Group has appointed Mark Witherspoon as non-executive director, subject to the usual regulatory approval.
Crash for cash fraudster sentenced to two years
A crash for cash fraudster who staged accidents in Kent has received a two year prison sentence after being found guilty of conspiracy to defraud.
Open GI buys rival software house Transactor
Open GI has acquired rival software house Transactor in a deal valued at £40m.
Storm Thomas loss estimated at €213m
Perils has made an initial loss estimate for February’s Storm Thomas of €213m (£182m).
Liberty Specialty Markets appoints Alexandra Paton as head of Continental Europe
Liberty Specialty Markets has appointed Alexandra Paton as head of Continental Europe for global financial risks.
Ogden change dents Co-op's full year results
Co-op Insurance made an operating loss of £18m in 2016, despite seeing gross written premiums rise by 15%.
CNA Hardy appoints David Legassick as head of life sciences
CNA Hardy has appointed David Legassick as head of life sciences, technology and cyber.