Articles by Amy Ellis
JLT wins police contract
The South East and Eastern Region Police Insurance Consortium, which represents a total of 12 police authorities, has appointed JLT Public Sector Risks as its insurance broker on an initial three-year contract.
RFIB granted licence in Saudi Arabia
RFIB Group, the Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker, has been granted an intermediary license by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency to conduct insurance and reinsurance business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
FSCS announces board appointments
The Financial Services Authority has appointed Liz Barclay, Jayne Nickalls and David Weymouth as non-executive directors to the board of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
ABI Conference: Guidance on Test Achats due by year end
Jonathan Rees, director general at the Government Equalities Office, said that guidance from the European Commission on what the gender directive judgement means should be ready by the end of the year.
Industry responds to Justice Bill
The industry has responded to the government’s reforms to ‘no win no fee’ arrangements outlined as part of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill published today.
Government embarks on 'no win no fee' regime change
The government will implement the bulk of Lord Justice Jackson’s review into civil litigation costs with the publication of its Justice Bill presented in the House of Commons by Ken Clarke this afternoon.
GAB Robins strengthens international capabilities
GAB Robins has today expanded its international network with the appointment of Ghafoor Associates in Pakistan.
PRA reveals approach to insurer regulation
The Bank of England and the Financial Services Authority have published a joint paper that sets out sets out the current thinking on how the future Prudential Regulation Authority will approach the supervision of insurers.
Brightside increases premium finance capacity
Brightside has increased its premium finance capacity following an extension of its revolving line of credit with Clydesdale Bank.
Biba welcomes new warning letters for uninsured drivers
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the new warning letters that will be sent from today to registered keepers identified as having an uninsured vehicle under the new Continuous Insurance Enforcement Law.
Towergate AIUA recruits four from Rural
Towergate AIUA, the specialist agricultural underwriting agency based in Harrogate, has today confirmed the recruitment of four senior managers from Rural Insurance Group.
Valuers and insurers breathe a sigh of relief
Valuers and insurers will breathe a huge sigh of relief after the Court of Appeal limited the duty of care which a valuer owes to a buy-to-let investor, according to Browne Jacobson.
Sean Quinn in major High Court battle
Sean Quinn is set to be included as a defendant in a major High Court battle between his family and Anglo Irish Bank, according to the Irish Independent.
Canopius bolsters global property team
Canopius Group has promoted Derek Hansen to divisional underwriter, global property, reporting to Mike Duffy, joint active underwriter, syndicate 4444.
ABS deadline could be delayed
The 6 October deadline for licensing alternative business structures could be delayed by up to a month, Post has learnt.
FSA refuses to commit to April 2012 FSCS review deadline
Speaking at a meeting held by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance and Financial Services about the future and funding of the FSCS scheme on 14 June, Sheila Nicoll, director of conduct policy at the FSA told MP’s that changes in Europe and UK…
Quinn’s net loss increases to €905m
Quinn Insurance has increased the net loss made in 2009 by €200m to €905m to account for the pay-out to repay the banks and bondholders of the Quinn Group as part of its restructuring, according to accounts filed for the year ended 31 December 2009.
Quinn’s net loss increases to €905m
Quinn Insurance has increased the net loss made in 2009 by €200m to €905m to account for the pay-out to repay the banks and bondholders of the Quinn Group as part of its restructuring, according to accounts filed for the year ended 31 December 2009.
Growth continues in European insurance premiums in 2010
New figures published today by the CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, show a provisional increase in gross written premiums in its member countries of 5% in 2010, at current exchange rates.
Mega-brands set to strip market share from law firms
More than a quarter of consumers would choose a non-legal brand like Tesco, The Co-operative or The AA over a traditional solicitors practice, new research has revealed.
Growth continues in European insurance premiums in 2010
New figures published today by the CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, show a provisional increase in gross written premiums in its member countries of 5% in 2010, at current exchange rates.
Barclays to settle all PPI claims
Barclays are set to pay out compensation to everyone it sold payment protection insurance to and who made a complaint before 20 April, according to reports on the BBC.
Aegis London approves $1m in premium credits for members
Aegis London, the UK- based subsidiary of mutual insurer Aegis, has announced the approval of $1m in premium credits which will be returned to members through its Premium Credit Programme.
Ascot appoints John Karns
Ascot Underwriting has appointed Mr Karns as an underwriter for Ascot Underwriting in Houston.