Articles by Callum Brodie
European Council adopts insurance distribution directive
The European Council today (14 December) adopted a directive establishing new rules on insurance distribution designed to improve consumer protection for insurance products.
Berry Palmer & Lyle promotes Esdaile and Aspinall to joint MD role
Specialist credit and political risk insurance broker Berry Palmer & Lyle has appointed James Esdaile and Sian Aspinall as joint managing directors.
Carlyle deal paves way for specialist CL and HNW acquisitions at PIB
PIB Insurance CEO Brendan McManus is targeting numerous acquisitions in the early part of next year following investment into the business from private equity firm The Carlyle Group.
McManus and Giles sell 'significant' PIB stake to Carlyle Group
Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group has agreed to acquire a significant equity stake in Brendan McManus and Chris Giles’ latest broking venture PIB Insurance.
Ex-Towergate director Trott moves from RK Harrison to NAH
RK Harrison specialist markets director Simon Trott has left the company to take on the role of managing director at National Accident Helpline, Post understands.
Questgates extends Zoom capabilities following Storm Desmond chaos
Loss adjuster Questgates is extending its Zoom capabilities following an increased demand for its high level survey offering in the aftermath of Storm Desmond.
Interview: Richard Hoskins: Coming home to Hastings
From the East Coast of America to East Sussex, Richard Hoskins explains what brought him back to his old stomping ground in Bexhill and why he has high hopes for the recently floated Hastings Group Holdings.
Stream halts trading in Australia as part of bid to raise capital
Stream Claims Services UK’s Australian-based parent the Stream Group requested a pause in trading on Friday (27 November) in a bid to conduct a capital-raising drive.
Fundamentally dishonest claimant to pay £4500 for Eldon PI con
A fundamentally dishonest personal injury claimant has been ordered to pay almost £4500 in defendant costs after it was found in court there was a deliberate attempt to deceive.
Insurers to discuss unscrupulous solicitors with SRA next month
Talks between the Solicitors Regulation Authority and a handful of insurers to discuss the legal watchdog’s regulation of solicitors suspected to be facilitating fraud have been set for 9 December, Post understands.
Video: industry bosses issue rallying cry on climate change
High-profile insurance industry CEOs and executives are calling for world leaders to reach a strong global agreement to tackle climate change ahead of the UN Paris Climate Change Conference COP21 next week.
Enterprise Bill amendments under consideration following London market efforts
A London market deal to support changes enabling companies to secure damages for late payment of insurance claims for up to a year has been heralded as an example of “unprecedented amalgamation” of the insurance sector to aid reform.
BGL opens digital, tech and media hub in Shoreditch
The BGL Group has opened a new office hub in London in the form of its Shoreditch digital, data, technology and media hub.
LMA elects Beazley underwriting boss Maidment as chairman
Beazley chief underwriting officer Neil Maidment has been elected chairman of the Lloyd’s Market Association.
Axa replaces RSA in agricultural tie-up with Towergate's BIBU
Axa has agreed a five year joint venture with Towergate’s BIB Underwriting for farm, estate and motor schemes, Post can reveal, in a deal that will result in a change to Axa’s distribution model for agricultural business.
Muress becomes international CEO as Crawford simplifies structure
Crawford Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific CEO Ian Muress is to take on additional responsibility for Canada and Latin America after being named international operations CEO as part of a group-wide restructure.
Parabis exodus continues as PI teams defect to Horwich Farrelly
Parabis Group has seen seven partners and 36 other lawyers and support staff move to Horwich Farrelly, as the beleaguered business continues to downsize.
ICO writes to 1000 companies trading data as LV calls for single CMC regulator
LV has applauded a decision from the Information Commissioner's Office to write to more than 1000 companies involved in buying and selling data as part of its ongoing crackdown on nuisance calls.
Davies wraps up purchase of Parabis's adjusting businesses
Davies Group has confirmed the acquisition of Parabis Group’s loss adjusting businesses Argent Liability Adjusters and Argent Property Adjusters.
Towergate targets long-term stability with nine point turnaround plan
Towergate's senior team has compiled a nine point turnaround strategy involving a two-year integration project, which group CEO David Ross believes will transition into 'business as usual' in 12 months’ time.
Market moves - 26 November 2015
All the movers and shakers in the insurance industry
Career development: Promoting health in the workplace
British companies are losing on average 23.5 days of productive time per employee each year as staff take time off sick and underperform in the office as a result of ill health, according to research by Britain’s Healthiest Company.
Career file: Karl Helgesen - New CCO in Zurich UK executive reshuffle
Zurich UK motor and casualty claims director Karl Helgesen has been promoted to role of chief claims officer following the departure of Tony Emms.
Ex-Axa COO Carruthers to become non-exec chair at A-Plan
Former Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary chief operating officer Max Carruthers is to take on the role of non-executive chairman at independent high street broker A-Plan, Post can reveal.