Articles by Amy Ellis
Former Confused chief set to head new aggregator
Former Confused and Tesco Compare chief Debra Williams has been named as the CEO of a new Covea backed price comparison site.
LV COR improves to 98.1%
LV has reported gross written premiums are up £157m for the first six months of 2011.
Lloyd’s receives reduced collateral approval in NY
Lloyd’s has received approval from the New York Insurance Department to post reduced collateral on reinsurance contracts.
Prominent insurance leaders to join IIS board of directors
Eight insurance leaders will join the board of directors at the International Insurance Society, effective 1 August.
A-Plan founders reveal £4.2m THB stake
Former A Plan directors Tom Duggan and David Saville, alongside Ian Donald, have declared their 15.1% ownership in THB, according to a stock exchange announcement.
European Parliament confirms Solvency II 2014 delay
The European Parliament has agreed that Solvency II should be delayed until 2014.
Solvency II 2014 delay confirmed
The European Parliament has agreed that Solvency II should be delayed until 2014.
Julian James elected new CII president
At the Chartered Insurance Institute’s annual general meeting held in London on 22 July 2011 Julian James was elected 115th president of the CII.
Jersey avoids Solvency II
Jersey’s insurance sector has welcomed the announcement from the island’s financial services regulator, the Jersey Financial Services Commission, that it has no plans to implement Solvency II measures in Jersey.
Sean Quinn’s new venture has no Malta licence
The Malta Financial Services Authority has denied reports that Sean Quinn has a Malta- based insurance licence for his new insurance company, Q2, according to sister publication Insurance Age.
Axa confirms Bristol and Newcastle branches
Axa Commercial Lines has confirmed that it will open two new branches in 2011 and that it is looking at central locations in Bristol and Newcastle.
Equity Claims appoints WNS
Equity Claims has appointed WNS Assistance to handle its approved repair scheme for private car and light commercial vehicle accidents across the UK outside London.
Groupama launches security product
Groupama Insurance has launched the latest ‘exclusively’ product for commercial brokers.
Sean Quinn’s new venture has no Malta licence
The Malta Financial Services Authority has denied reports that Sean Quinn has a Malta- based insurance licence for his new insurance company, Q2, according to sister publication Insurance Age.
Towergate Scotland appoints MD
Towergate Insurance in Scotland has appointed Gordon Crosbie as managing director of its Perth and Stirling businesses.
Axa launches first products on Powerplace
Axa Commercial Lines has launched its tradesmen and professional liability products on Powerplace, the online commercial insurance marketplace.
Bollington expands Compuquote facility with exclusive Aviva tie-up
Bollington Underwriting has secured an agreement with Aviva to re-launch its exclusive self-drive hire facility.
Crawford announces up to 50 redundancies
Crawford & Company said that it expects less than 50 roles to be made redundant as a result of its business review.
Beachcroft and DAC confirm merger
The members of Beachcroft and Davies Arnold Cooper have voted in favour of merging the two firms.
Lawyer speaks out over Willis fine
Osborne Clark partner Tim Boyce has commented on the record multi-million pound fine imposed on Willis by the FSA.
Willis fined record £6.9m for FSA handbook breaches
UK insurance broker Willis, a subsidiary of Willis group holdings, has reached a settlement with the Financial Services Authority for breaches of the FSA Handbook.
ABS deadline delayed until 2012
The 6 October deadline for licensing alternative business structures is delayed until 2012, Post understands.
Marsh forms new global claims practice
Companies that manage the claims process effectively are better able to protect their resources, secure their bottom lines, and maintain daily operations, according to Marsh.
Zurich adds referral fee clause
Zurich has added a clause to its terms of business arrangement that requires all personal lines brokers to reveal details of referral fee income involving its customers.