Articles by Amy Ellis
Consultation poses questions over premium liability
A Law Commission review of the rules governing who is liable for the payment of premium to insurers could change the current dynamic between insurers and insurance brokers, according to a law firm.
Prime grows Leeds office
Prime Professions, has appointed Michael Eardley, a new associate director in the Leeds office.
RBSI “regret” findings of FSA investigation
In a statement issued in response to the news that the Financial Services Authority has fined the company £2.17m, RBS Insurance said that it was “disappointed” that it did not meet FSA standards.
Direct Line and Churchill hit with £2.17m FSA fine
The Financial Services Authority has imposed a £2.17m fine for failure by RBS owned Direct Line and Churchill to conduct their businesses with “due skill, care and diligence”.
Industry needs to become more “active” or face further regulation
Speaking at a meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance and Financial Services, Jack Straw, said that insurers have to be more active in reforming the private motor market.
Go Compare and Wunelli set to develop telematics aggregator
Go Compare has confirmed that it is looking at developing a telematics comparison service with Wunelli.
Travelers launches new PI products
Travelers has launched a new professional indemnity product offering aimed at the publishing and general media sectors.
PPI complaints soar
The Financial Ombudsman Service latest figures show that Payment Protection Insurance complaints for the final three months of last year reached 30 301.
UK General signs capacity deal with Ansvar
UK General has signed a new distribution deal with Ansvar.
Cunningham Lindsey COO axed following structure review
Cunningham Lindsey said that it will not be replacing the role of chief operating officer.
Solicitors reminded of responsibilities in PPI cases
Solicitors have been reminded of their responsibilities by the Solicitors Regulation Authority when canvassing for clients that want help with claiming for mis-sold payment protection insurance.
Marsh hunts new UK CEO as South takes wider European role
Martin South has been appointed into the newly-created position of CEO of Marsh Europe, leaving the broker searching for a replacement.
Sterling set to open Manchester office
Sterling Insurance is to open a new regional branch in Manchester.
ABI “baffled” by call for transparency of referral fees
Responding to the Transport Committee report on the cost of motor insurance, the Association of British Insurers said referral fees should be banned altogether.
Biba “keen to engage” with cross departmental ministerial committee
Responding to the Transport Committee cost of motor insurance follow up, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, welcomed the establishment of a cross departmental ministerial committee.
Biba 2012 manifesto focuses on broker regulation and supporting growth
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched its 2012 manifesto outlining its priority lobbying issues for the year ahead.
Mass “cautiously” welcomes transport committee report
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society said it cautiously welcomes the Transport Select Committee’s follow-up report on the cost of motor insurance published today, but warned that there is still a long way to go in “dispelling the myths” about whiplash…
Industry responds to cost of motor insurance follow up report
The industry has delivered mixed responses to the Transport Committee's follow up to the cost of motor insurance report.
Further committee recommended in cost of motor insurance follow up report
MPs have called on the government to establish a cross-departmental ministerial committee on reducing the cost of motor insurance and publish a plan to address each aspect of the problem.
RBSI appoints former British Gas rebranding guru
Rick Vlemmiks is set to join RBS Insurance as chief marketing officer, UK & International.
Aspen Risk Management gains chartered insurers status
Aspen Risk Management has been awarded corporate chartered insurers status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Lifestyle Services Group names new CEO
Lifestyle Services Group has appointed Chris Harrison as CEO.
UK bankruptcy of Quinn Insurance owner annulled
A British court has annulled the bankruptcy of Sean Quinn, Reuters reports.
UK bankruptcy of Quinn Insurance owner annulled
A British court has annulled the bankruptcy of Sean Quinn, Reuters reports.