Articles by Amy Ellis
Aviva remains cautious over motor profits
Insurer Aviva has warned that claims inflation is still holding back personal lines motor profits despite rate increases.
ABI updates on scale and impact of whiplash “epidemic” in the UK
At a whiplash conference yesterday (2 November) James Dalton from the Association of British Insurers made a speech about the insurance industry’s perspective on whiplash.
Justice Bill clears the Commons
The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill has been voted through by 306 votes to 228.
Law report: Solicitor’s failure to follow client instructions lands it with wasted costs charge
This law report has been controbuted by national law firm Berryman's Lace Mawer.
XL’s operating net income drops to $169m
XL group has announced its third quarter 2011 results which show an operating net income drop to $169m from $567m in 2010.
Geneva Association sends open letter to G-20 leaders
Leading international insurance think tank, The Geneva Association, has today issued an open letter to the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of the G-20.
Chubb appoints UK & Ireland accident & health manager
Chubb Insurance has appointed Steve Ranzetta, currently Chubb London accident & health manager, to the role of Chubb UK & Ireland accident & health manager, effective immediately.
GPs call on government to implement new guidelines on tackling whiplash culture
A group of GPs and insurers have called on the government to implement new guidelines on diagnosing whiplash associated disorder in an attempt to tackle what has become a whiplash culture in the UK.
FSA and OFT publish draft guidance on PPI
The Financial Services Authority and the Office of Fair Trading have joined forces to help prevent the problems associated with payment protection insurance recurring in a new generation of products.
RK Harrison set to buy MWA
Mercury West Associates has accepted an offer to be acquired by employee-owned insurance and reinsurance broker RK Harrison Group.
CSC threatens judicial review over referral fee ban
Solicitors for the Claims Standards Council have written to the government warning of its intention to commence judicial review proceedings if the government goes ahead with its proposed ban on referral fees.
Trend in shrinking homes halts after more than a century
The trend for new homes to be built to a diminishing floor area halted last year, compared with those built since the turn of the twentieth century.
Lee to succeed Haste at RSA from 1 November
Further to the announcement made on 4 August 2011 regarding Andy Haste’s intention to step down, RSA has confirmed that Simon Lee will succeed Haste with effect from 1 November 2011.
Allianz refreshes fleet products
Following independent research with brokers and customers, Allianz said it has introduced new and improved motor fleet products to clearly separate small fleet, cover for clients with between five and 15 vehicles, and motor fleet cover for mid to large…
Fraud event: Industry must drive forward claimant data-sharing portal
The technology is ready for a data-sharing portal between insurers and claimant solicitors to tackle fraud, but it is down to the industry to drive it forward.
MoJ reaffirms ban on referral fees
Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke has announced that the banning of referral fees will be debated in the House of Common next week and, if passed by vote, will be added to Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill which is currently…
Post Blog: Crash-for-cash and carry
The plastic bag has got somewhat of a bad reputation in recent years.
LV gets first S&P rating
Standard & Poor’s has assigned BBB+ ratings to LV and Highway insurance - the core operating entities of Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society.
IAG on track to meet FY12 guidance
Insurance Australia Group managing director and CEO, Mike Wilkins, advised shareholders at the company's annual general meeting that it was on track to deliver its results guidance for the 2012 financial year.
Ruling “sting in the tail” for insureds
Michael Frisby, partner in the dispute resolution team at law firm Stevens & Bolton has commented on a test case which has opened up the possibility of legal expenses policyholders choosing their own solicitors.
Ruling puts paid to ‘cash-cow’ legal expenses insurers
A test case in the High Court has opened up the possibility of legal expenses policyholders choosing their own solicitors.
Ellis Clowes makes senior appointment
Specialist Lloyds insurance broker, Ellis Clowes & Company, has hired Karen Woodley as commercial director of the group and board director of Ellis Clowes (commercial).
MIB supports the met in major crackdown
Following a major operation to target uninsured drivers and disrupt criminal activity in London on 19 October, the Motor Insurers’ Bureau has taken the highest number of calls to their dedicated police helpline since it was started in 2007.
LAS recruits flooring validation manager
LAS Claims Management has confirmed it is to launch a range of dedicated claims validation services following the appointment of Martin Edwards, the former business development manager of Independent Inspections.