Articles by Amy Ellis
MPs call on government to start review into the FSCS
Alan Meale, Labour MP for Mansfield and Mark Durkan MP for Foyle, have called on the government to immediately begin its promised review of the FSCS.
Heath Lambert announces appointments in wake of team departure to Towergate
Heath Lambert has announced some key appointments in Scotland.
Apil seeks judicial review against Chancellor
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has taken legal action after the Lord Chancellor failed to review the discount rate.
Towergate recruits Heath Lambert team in Aberdeen
Towergate Insurance Aberdeen has recruited Mark Webster and his team from Heath Lambert to lead the expansion of its operation.
Exeter Family Friendly introduces excess options
Specialist healthcare and protection insurer, Exeter Family Friendly has launched a range of excess options on Health Cover for Me for the first time.
Jubilee backs new mortgage initiative
Lloyd’s insurer Jubilee is providing mortgage indemnity cover for lenders under a new mortgage guarantee scheme arranged by Willis and launched by construction company Taylor Wimpey.
Mass “disappointed” with Jackson review implementation
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has responded to the ministers statement on the government’s proposals for reform of Civil Litigation Funding and Costs in England & Wales.
Reforms to civil litigation costs will block road to justice
Ken Clarke’s announcement today that the Government will press ahead with reforms to the civil litigation system has been met with disbelief and serious concerns.
JLT predicts construction growth in the Nordic region
JLT Specialty Limited predicts construction growth in the Nordic region over the next three years supporting a recent report from Veidekke, one of the Nordic Region's largest contractors.
JLT predicts construction growth in the Nordic region
JLT Specialty Limited predicts construction growth in the Nordic region over the next three years supporting a recent report from Veidekke, one of the Nordic Region's largest contractors.
Towers Watson expands in Turkey
Towers Watson has expanded its presence in Turkey by establishing a new subsidiary - Towers Watson Danışmanlık Ltd. Şti - in Istanbul. It has also appointed Süha Alıcı, who has been with Towers Watson since 2007, as managing consultant.
Towers Watson expands in Turkey
Towers Watson has expanded its presence in Turkey by establishing a new subsidiary - Towers Watson Danışmanlık Şti - in Istanbul. It has also appointed Süha Alıcı, who has been with Towers Watson since 2007, as managing consultant.
Fitch rates two Portuguese insurers
Fitch Ratings has placed Portuguese insurer Tranquilidade 'A-' insurer financial strength rating on Rating Watch Negative, and Millenniumbcp-Ageas's operating entities' 'A'.
Ascot Underwriting records profit of £97.1m
Ascot Underwriting said its 2010 Lloyd’s results recorded a pre-tax profit of £97.1m and a combined ratio of 79.2%.
Fitch rates two Portuguese insurers
Fitch Ratings has placed Portuguese insurer Tranquilidade 'A-' insurer financial strength rating on Rating Watch Negative, and Millenniumbcp-Ageas's operating entities' 'A'.
Eccesiastical to join Home & Legacy household panel
Mid and high net worth insurance specialist, Home & Legacy, has announced that Ecclesiastical is set to join the company’s household insurance panel.
Lockton opens office in Beijing
The UK Ambassador to China Sebastian Wood lauded the work of international insurance brokers helping China to further develop its insurance markets at the official office opening ceremony of Lockton, which today opened a new branch in Beijing.
Second Europe-wide stress tests for insurers launched
PWC has commented on the launch of the second Europe-wide stress tests for the insurance sector, by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority.
Second Europe-wide stress tests for insurers launched
PWC has commented on the launch of the second Europe-wide stress tests for the insurance sector, by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority.
Budget 2011: Reduction in regulation costs welcome
Speaking on the £350m of proposed business regulation cuts, Ash Saluja from law firm CMS Cameron McKenna, said: “Any reduction in regulation costs is welcome, but financial firms’ understanding of cutting red tape is a long way from Treasury proposals…
Budget 2011: Budget offers “dual route for growth”
Responding to today’s Budget, Maggie Craig, acting director general of the Association of British Insurers, said that it offers a dual route for growth – boosting long-term investment and securing a competitive UK tax regime.
Budget 2011: "good budget for UK general insurance”
PWC has commenting on the news that tax relief has not been withdrawn for insurers’ equalisation reserves.
Budget 2011: Lord Young recommendations to be implemented in full
Announcing the 2011 Budget, UK Chancellor George Osborne said the recommendations in Lord Young’s report on health and safety would be implemented in full.
Hannover Re anticipates €250m loss from Japan
Based on its analysis of individual treaties, Hannover Re currently anticipates a burden of losses in the order of €250m after retrocessions and before taxes.