Articles by Amy Ellis
Insurers must not lose sight of long term challenges
Speaking as part of the Insurance Institute of London Lecture programme, Mark Hoban, MP, financial secretary to the treasury, said that there is “no place for complacency” in the insurance sector.
Winter weather costs commercial property owners up to £225m a year
Cadogan Keelan Westall has revealed that Winter damage due to the severe UK weather is costing commercial property owners up to £225m a year, research has found.
FOS to set £350 surcharge for mis-sold PPI
The Financial Ombudsman Service has published its proposed plans and budget for the next financial year.
Industry called on to restore consumer confidence
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has called on the industry to play a “powerful role” in restoring consumer confidence.
London head of sales departs Axa
According to Post’s sister publication, Insurance Age, Axa commercial lines’ head of sales for London, Jamie Lewis, has left the company.
Charles Taylor appoints business development executive
Charles Taylor Insurance Services has expanded its business development team with the appointment of James Savill as business development executive.
Andy Webb quits L&G
Legal & General has confirmed that its operations director of the general insurance business has left the company for “personal reasons.”
Claims double following storms
GAB Robins said that heavy rain forecast for today in the west of Scotland could lead to flooding.
Allianz contract with breast implant maker invalid
Financial Times Deutschland has reported that Allianz claims its insurance contract with the French breast implant maker, Poly Implant Prosthesis, is invalid.
Allianz Legal Protection boosts finance team
Allianz Legal Protection has strengthened its finance department to provide additional commercial and financial support to its senior management team.
Ascot forms underwriting consortium for power generation
Ascot Underwriting has formed the Strategic Power Consortium, a dedicated technical underwriting vehicle for the power and utilities industry.
RIMS names 2012 president
The Risk and Insurance Management Society has appointed Deborah Luthi to lead the society as president for the 2012 term.
SRA begins accepting ABS applications
The Solicitors Regulation Authority today begins accepting applications from organisations wanting to be licensed as Alternative Business Structures.
Argent launches online chat facility
Rehabilitation provider, Argent, has launched a facility to enable customers to directly interact with clinical professionals online.
Charles Taylor adjusting and RBL Italia enter loss adjusting association in Italy
International loss adjuster, Charles Taylor adjusting, has entered an exclusive association agreement with RBL Italia in Italy to work together on all non marine classes of business.
Data protection measures could increase demand for cyber risk products
DAC Beachcroft said that draft regulations from the European Commission on general data protection which recently appeared online will introduce “wide ranging changes” to the data protection regime in Europe.
FSA appoints Peter Vipond
The Financial Services Authority has appointed former ABI employee Peter Vipond as head of department, insurance division.
Insurers respond to proposed dangerous dogs guidelines
Yesterday judges published the first proposed sentencing guidelines for people convicted for dangerous dog offences in England and Wales.
Quinn loan saga continues
The wife of bankrupt businessman Seán Quinn claims she does not have to repay a €3m bank loan, according to the Irish Times.
Homeserve hires non-executive director
Homeserve has appointed Ben Mingay to the board as a non-executive director from 1 January 2012.
ABI calls for “focused approach” to publishing ombudsman decisions
The Association of British Insurers has questioned the Financial Ombudsman’s Service policy of publishing all its decisions.
Seymour-Jackson quits RAC MD role
Ex-Aviva director Angela Seymour-Jackson has left her role as managing director of RAC to “pursue other interests”.
RSA appoints new UK head of litigation
Will Bloomer has been appointed as UK Head of Litigation at RSA.
Lloyd’s publishes revised three year plan
Lloyd’s has outlined its strategic priorities for 2012-2014.