Articles by Amy Ellis
RSA boasts NWP up 5% thanks to emerging markets
RSA has reported premiums up 4% in the UK to £725m, as it signs a deal with OIM Underwriting worth £75m.
Miller hires North Asia reinsurance specialist
Miller has enhanced its North Asia reinsurance broking capabilities by appointing Gao Zu Biao who will be based in its Hong Kong office.
News International case a pattern of 'major governance failures'
The problems at News of the World highlighted by Tuesday's Culture Media and Sport Select Committee report are by no means confined to News International, according to Airmic, the association for risk managers.
iSaaS launches app to crack down on spurious whiplash claims
Cloud computing specialist iSaaS Technology has launched a biometric identification iPhone application for medical experts to help diminish fraudulent activity during the personal injury claims process.
Greening to urge drivers to fit black box
Transport Secretary Justine Greening will urge young drivers and women motorists to have telematics devices fitted in their cars at this afternoon's second motor insurance summit, according to the Daily Mail.
Weather brings back 'sharp memories' of 2007 floods
Chartered loss adjuster Agrical said it is keeping a watching brief on the weather as the heavy rainfall in April has increased the number of flood and associated water run-off related claims it is receiving by a factor of three.
HCC reports net earnings of $82.6m
HCC Insurance Holdings has reported net earnings of $82.6m for its Q1 results, up $35.6m for the first quarter of 2011.
Ink acquires Indemnity Risk Solutions
Ink Underwriting has strengthened its position in the solicitor professional indemnity market through the acquisition of Indemnity Risk Solutions.
Marsh sells portfolio of four businesses to R K Harrison
Marsh has reached an agreement to sell a portfolio of four businesses within Gibbs Hartley Cooper, a part of Marsh UK, to R K Harrison.
Clyde & Co promotes six to partnership in the Middle East
Clyde & Co has announced the internal promotions of six Middle East-based senior associates and legal directors to the partnership, with effect from 1 May 2012, bringing the firm's regional partner count to 30.
Bartleet snaps up Chesham
Bartleet Enterprises has acquired regional broker Chesham Insurance services.
Slough overtakes London as identity fraud capital of UK
London's Olympic neighbourhoods have become hotspots for identity fraud, and young social housing tenants are now the most targeted, according to Experian.
'Time the talking ended' on whiplash, says the AA
While the insurance industry and the government continue to discuss Britain's whiplash compensation culture, the AA has said it is now time for the talking to stop and for reforms to be put in place.
ProSight Specialty Underwriters appoints finance director
ProSight Specialty Underwriters has named Ciaran O'Donnell as finance director effective immediately.
Lawyers call for 'real debate' on whiplash
Hard questions must be put to insurers about the way they handle whiplash claims, lawyers have said ahead of a Whitehall summit with the insurance industry tomorrow.
First Recovery teams up with Composite Legal Expenses
Disaster recovery company First Recovery, in association with Composite Legal Expenses, is set to launch what it says is a "unique" insurance policy at this year's British Insurance Brokers' Association conference.
S&P confirms Canopius outlook as 'stable'
Standard & Poor's has affirmed Canopius Syndicate 4444 at 2+ on news that Canopius will acquire Omega Insurance Holdings.
IFIC appoints global sales director
International Fire Investigators & Consultants has appointed Richard Turner as UK sales director with effect from 8 May 2012.
LMI opens Leeds office
Liberty Mutual Insurance has made four new appointments and opened a new office in Leeds.
Moss declines 2012 salary increase
Aviva shareholders have voiced concern over Aviva's remuneration report.
LASPO bill gains Royal Assent
The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill will at best "represents a litany of missed opportunities" for the personal injury system, and at worst will "cast a shroud of ambiguity that will profoundly damage access to justice", according…
Insurer speaks out on Warboys case
Inceptum Insurance, the motor insurer being sued by victims of the so-called black cab rapist John Worboys, said that it has "every sympathy" for the victims.
Government must listen to dying workers, says Apil
A concession in the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill must amount to more than "government lip-service", lawyers have warned.
Engineering 'holds the key' to whiplash, says Thatcham
Thatcham Research reiterated its approach to the UK's whiplash "epidemic" at the Lyons Davidson International Whiplash Conference in Bristol.