Articles by Amy Ellis
Post history – Five years ago: Brokers vie for Olympic partner deal
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
Campton targets motorcaravans
Campton Insurance Brokers is aiming to become one of the largest motorcaravan brokers in the UK, after partnering with software provider Wanna Insure in a bid to “dramatically grow” its policy book.
Crawford-Axa allegations unfounded
Twin-track investigations immediately launched following anonymous accusations of “sharp practices” in Crawford & Company’s handling of Axa claims have discovered the allegations to be unfounded.
Biba and government join forces over flood risk
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is working with the government to ensure people in high-risk flood areas can still obtain insurance once the Association of British Insurers’ statement of principles expires.
Brokers call for trade credit qualification
Brokers are asking for an industry-approved trade credit qualification so they can work with underwriters to help small businesses in the face of a potential double-dip recession.
Law report: Pupil’s appeal on school hall slip-up proves a damp squib
This law report was contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
CBG shareholders approve sale
At a CBG general meeting shareholders approved the recommended cash offer by Giles Insurance Brokers.
Ageas states commitment to commercial lines
Speaking following the release of its half year results for 2011, which saw the insurer report a profit of £23.7m, Barry Smith, chief executive of Ageas UK, told Post that whilst the growth in commercial is “encouraging” there is still a lot more to do.
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes Virginia
According to catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide, the largest earthquake to strike Virginia in more than a century rattled buildings in downtown Richmond and caused evacuations across the east coast.
RBSI recruits motor commercial director
RBS Insurance has appointed Gus Park as motor commercial director.
Shareholders back Lancashire UK move
At a special general meeting yesterday shareholders of Lancashire approved the company’s plans to shift its tax residence to the UK from Bermuda.
October court date set for Quinn sale objections
Any policy holders or other interested parties opposed to the imminent sale of Quinn Insurance will have the chance to raise their concerns at a court hearing on 4 October, according to the Irish Independent.
Cat claims push QBE COR out to 95.7%
QBE has reported gross written premiums up by 30% to $8.9bn (£5.4bn) for its 2011 half year results.
Flash floods hit Dorset
A spokeswoman for loss adjusters Cunningham Lindsey, told Post that some “isolated incidents of flooding” in the Dorset area had been reported at its Solent office, with some areas reaching “a couple of feet” of water.
Law Society launches helpline for riot victims
The Law Society has launched a dedicated telephone helpline to direct the victims of the riots to free legal advice.
Travel insurers face £275m annual bill
Figures released by the Association of British Insurers has shown that the cost of falling ill abroad has hit a record high, as travel insurers helped a record number of people needing emergency medical treatment while overseas.
Worried retailers look to shore up insurance following riots
Simply Business has seen a 100% rise in quote requests from independent retail and catering businesses following the riots that took place across the country last week.
Career development & CSR: CII assessment changes
The Chartered Insurance Institute has unveiled a new assessment method allowing candidates to use their previous experience to achieve an advanced diploma in insurance.
Post history – 10 years ago: Provider to shake-up PMI market
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Post history – 50 years ago: More floods prove need for cover
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 50 years ago reveals.
Working party formed to solve costs policy issues
A team of lawyers from different disciplines are to sit on the new Civil Justice Council working party to find practical solutions in three areas of costs policy identified in Lord Justice Jackson’s civil litigation costs review.
Insurers extend riot notification period
Insurers have extended their claims notification periods for claims resulting from the riots in response to the government’s own extension of the notification period under the Riot (Damages) Act compensation scheme.
Support set up for riot compensation claims
The government has set up a website and phone support for householders and businesses seeking compensation for riot damage.
Central Bank publishes new corporate governance code for captives
The Central Bank of Ireland has published its corporate governance code for captive insurance and reinsurance undertakings.