Articles by Amy Ellis
Capita secures contract extension with Ascot
Capita Commercial Insurance Services has secured a five-year contract extension to run risk capture, aggregations and pre-bind checking services for Lloyd’s managing agent, Ascot Underwriting.
Channel Syndicate appoints property division head
Lloyd’s Channel Syndicate 2015 has appointed David Leathem as head of its property division.
Fitch revises Aviva's outlook to stable
Fitch Ratings has revised Aviva’s outlook to stable from negative and affirmed its long-term issuer default rating at 'A'.
Fitch revises Aviva's outlook to stable
Fitch Ratings has revised Aviva’s outlook to stable from negative and affirmed its long-term issuer default rating at 'A'.
More details published on regulatory regime
A new approach to financial regulation: building a stronger system provides further detail on the government’s proposals to reform the framework of financial regulation in the UK.
Towergate secures bid to insure NICEIC
Following a tender process in 2010, Towergate has been appointed to provide insurance services to NICEIC, the UK electrical contracting industry’s independent voluntary accreditation and regulatory body.
Legal costs "gravy train" costing UK consumers £2.7m every day
The Association of British insurers has said that it is time to put the “brakes on the legal costs gravy train” that is costing UK consumers £2.7m every day.
Brit share deal extended for seventh time
The deadline by which Brit shareholders can accept or decline Achilles offer for the company has been extended yet again.
Government "failing to see bigger picture" on justice reform
President of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, Muiris Lyons, is set to announce that the reforms of the civil justice system which focus on costs, fail to consider the “bigger picture” for injured people.
Biba reminds brokers of new motor law
The DVLA in conjunction with the Motor Insurers' Bureau and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association is reminding drivers that a new law to be rolled out in late spring will mean that they must keep their vehicle insured unless they have notified the…
Cutting legal aid and restricting CFAs would create a “perfect storm”
The Association of Personal Injury lawyers has responded to the government’s consultations on legal aid and civil litigation funding and costs, which both close today.
Quinn sale uncertain in wake of election
Irish papers have reported that the sale of Quinn Insurance looks set to be delayed until after the general election.
Quinn sale uncertain in wake of election
Irish papers have reported that the sale of Quinn Insurance looks set to be delayed until after the general election.
Ace appoints multinational claims client executive
Ace has appointed Graham Chesman as multinational claims client executive for the Ace European group.
Ace appoints multinational claims client executive
Ace has appointed Graham Chesman as multinational claims client executive for the Ace European group.
Jelf Manson appoints new account executive
Jelf Manson has appointed Paul Spurway to the role of account executive as part of a drive to launch a new proposition, aimed at simplifying the insurance process for the property sector, to Manchester and across the North West.
Crash for cash at record high
New research from LV has revealed that staged car accidents are at a record high with over one in 20 (5%) of respondents believed to have been a victim of a crash for cash staged accident in the past two years.
GIIA appoints new chairman
The Guernsey International Insurance Association has appointed Martin Le Pelley, of Heritage Insurance Management as its new chairman.
GIIA appoints new chairman
The Guernsey International Insurance Association has appointed Martin Le Pelley, of Heritage Insurance Management as its new chairman.
Gallagher raises $125m to fund acquisitions
Arthur J Gallagher has completed a private placement of $125m of senior unsecured notes.
Purple signs 50th member
The Purple Partnership has reached its 50th member with Sheffield-based Fletcher Smith Insurances.
Recession causes decrease in car sales in European countries
New research from Finaccord, a market research consultancy specialising in financial services, casts light on dynamics in the market for automotive finance and leasing for consumers in Europe.
Recession causes decrease in car sales in European countries
New research from Finaccord, a market research consultancy specialising in financial services, casts light on dynamics in the market for automotive finance and leasing for consumers in Europe.
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance creates new affinity division
Following the acquisition of Brand Risks Group in September 2008, Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Services has announced that the Brand Risks businesses are now being integrated into ECIS and will become the basis for the formation of a new affinity…