Articles by Amy Ellis
Biba sets out plan to reduce motor insurance costs
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called on the government to implement an eight point plan to reduce the spiralling cost of motor insurance.
Three factors shaping insurance start-ups in 2011
London market specialists Northdoor has identified three key factors that will shape the start-ups market in 2011.
Duo joins Zurich Private Clients
Zurich Private Clients has appointed Andy Williamson as UK development manager and Geraldine Holding as UK underwriting manager.
Ex-CEO of HSBC Insurance Brokers appointed chairman of Medicals Direct
Philip Gregory has been appointed chairman of medical services solutions provider Medicals Direct Group.
Ex-CEO of HSBC Insurance Brokers appointed chairman of Medicals Direct
Philip Gregory has been appointed chairman of medical services solutions provider Medicals Direct Group.
Australian insurers keep well above water despite floods
Moody’s weekly credit outlook has said that despite the negative impact of the flood on Australian insurers’ profits, it is not a material credit event.
Dramatic rise in pet insurance premiums
UK pet owners are facing a steep increase in pet insurance premiums driven by rising vet bills pushing up claims inflation, according to Datamonitor.
Charles Burgess appointed to Whittington board
Whittington has announced that Mr Burgess, managing director of its Asia Pacific operations, has been appointed as a director of the group’s holding company, Whittington Group.
Ace appoints head of transport risk management
Ace has appointmented Phil Skelton as head of transportation risk management for its overseas general operations.
Ace appoints head of transport risk management
Ace has appointmented Phil Skelton as head of transportation risk management for its overseas general operations.
CEGA launches new product
A new product that unites the handling of personal accident and travel claims and the provision of emergency medical assistance has been launched by CEGA Group Services.
Ghost broking arrest made
Officers from the Metropolitan Police yesterday, 5 January, arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud and money laundering offences.
UK General appoints senior travel underwriter
UK General has appointed Chris Chadwick to head up its travel underwriting team.
GAB appoints new head of business development
GAB Robins has announced the appointment of Ian Sutcliffe to the newly created senior role of head of business development.
Capita Consulting announces third key appointment
Capita Consulting has announced the appointment of Andrew Reader as a principal consultant within the newly created financial services practice.
Thinc founders launch What Insure
What Insure, a new general insurance platform for intermediaries was officially launched today by Thinc founding directors Gregg Taylor and Neil Harkin.
Quinn process could take weeks
Quinn Insurance has confirmed that the sale of the company is continuing and that a number of formal offers have been lodged with Macquarie Bank.
ECIC expands business development team
The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company has continued its recent expansion programme, with the appointment of Gary Fricker as business development executive.
Wildnet teams up with Ataraxia
Wildnet has announced its involvement with Ataraxia Markets, the recently formed managing general agent.
Travel IPT hits record levels
Peter Hayman, director at P J Hayman & Company, has called for the standardisation of tax across all forms of insurance in the wake of the rises in VAT and Insurance Premium Tax.
Jackson's “grotesque” comment highlights the flaws in his own proposals for reform
Comments made by Lord Justice Jackson in his judgment in the Court of Appeal case of Pankhurst v. White, highlighted the fact that, if Jackson’s own proposals were adopted, solicitors would be entitled to deduct up to 25% of a claimant’s damages,…
Merlin pledges to fulfill claims before Christmas
Merlin has committed to ensuring any new claims received from its clients by 21 December will be offered a visit from a Merlin adjuster before Christmas, providing access roads are open.
Latest snowfall brings blizzard of car insurance claims
Snow and ice sweeping Britain is expected to bring a big jump in car insurance claims, according to AA Insurance.
Paladin exits recycling business
Paladin Underwriting Agency has announced it is not seeking to renew its current waste and recycling risks account for 2011, and has taken the decision to exit the sector as rates fall to levels which are considered unsustainable.