Articles by Amy Ellis
Hastings gains four star rating
Hastings Direct has been awarded an additional star by Defaqto for its car insurance products.
Companies reassessing coverage in wake of Egyptian unrest
Marsh has said that companies are reassessing the adequacy of their insurance coverage and risk management arrangements in the wake of political unrest in Cairo and other cities across Egypt.
Flood-ravaged Queensland braces for cyclone Yasi
Queensland Australia is bracing itself for Yasi. According to catastrophe modelling firm AIR Worldwide, the cyclone was about 1630 kilometers east northeast of Mackay and moving west at 30km as of the Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology 11:00 EST advisory.
Brit share deal extended for fifth time
Achilles' has extended the deadline by which Brit shareholders can accept or decline the private equity consortium’s offer for the company for a fifth time.
Brit share deal extended for fifth time
Achilles' has extended the deadline by which Brit shareholders can accept or decline the private equity consortium’s offer for the company for a fifth time.
EU Directive will sharpen the finance agreements of credit hire organisations
The forthcoming Consumer Credit (EU Directive) Regulations 2010 may help the insurance industry deal with dubious credit hire agreements, according to Horwich Farrelly.
EU Directive will sharpen the finance agreements of credit hire organisations
The forthcoming Consumer Credit (EU Directive) Regulations 2010 may help the insurance industry deal with dubious credit hire agreements, according to Horwich Farrelly.
Not seeking equivalence is in the interest of clients in Guernsey
Heritage Insurance Management has welcomed the announcement made by the authorities in Guernsey that it has no plans to seek equivalence under Solvency II.
Not seeking equivalence is in the interest of clients in Guernsey
Heritage Insurance Management has welcomed the announcement made by the authorities in Guernsey that it has no plans to seek equivalence under Solvency II.
Citymain launches insurance for the Ipad
Citymain has launched a new insurance solution for Apple’s Ipad as well as tablet PCs.
Equinox Global appoints senior underwriter
Equinox Global, the newly established specialist trade credit insurer, has recruited Sarah Winstone as senior underwriter, joining on 1 April 2011.
Avertis appoints police to analyst group
RISK solutions and asset recovery company Avertis has appointed nine case managers from specialist police investigation teams to join its network of analysts and field investigators.
Cavan Chamber pushes for Quinn family proposal
The Cavan Chamber said it has concluded the Quinn family proposal meets all of the requirements of the various stakeholders and also has the ability to generate important new opportunities for the county if allowed to go forward.
Cavan Chamber pushes for Quinn family proposal
The Cavan Chamber said it has concluded the Quinn family proposal meets all of the requirements of the various stakeholders and also has the ability to generate important new opportunities for the county if allowed to go forward.
Europa Technologies launches Cresta upgrade
Geodata service provider Europa Technologies has upgraded to its digital Catastrophe Risk Evaluating and Standardising Target Accumulations zone product for the insurance and reinsurance sectors.
Europa Technologies launches Cresta upgrade
Geodata service provider Europa Technologies has upgraded to its digital Catastrophe Risk Evaluating and Standardising Target Accumulations zone product for the insurance and reinsurance sectors.
PPI judicial review starts in High Court
A judicial review began in the High Court today after the British Bankers Association challenged the Financial Services Authority over its retrospective application of rules for dealing with payment protection insurance complaints.
Eleven charged with 'crash for cash plot'
Eleven people appeared in court on Monday (January 24) charged in connection with an alleged 'crash for cash' conspiracy.
BGL recruits e-commerce managers
BGL has appointed two new e-commerce managers to its Frontline team.
Howden forms programme with Liberty
Howden Specialty Underwriters, Hyperion Insurance Group’s US general agent, and Liberty International Underwriters, the global specialty lines division of Liberty Mutual Group, now offer a management liability insurance programme focused on private…
Australian floods expected to cost A$4-A$6bn
Espirito Santo Investment Bank has said the Australian floods will amount to at least two events, and given the mounting political pressure on the local primary insurers the burden for the local primaries is likely to be much more punishing than the…
Antur acquires Haven Insurance
Welsh broker Antur Insurance has acquired the Swansea office of Haven Insurance Brokers.
Adrian Flux to offer 24/7 claims service
ULR Additions has entered an agreement with Adrian Flux Insurance Services to provide the Norfolk-based insurance broker with 24 hours a day, seven days a week claims handling services.
Swiftcover backs ABI motor research
Swiftcover said it has backed the Association of British Insurers call for better access to information in the battle to keep motor premiums down.