Articles by Amy Ellis
Torus Executive Risks appoints senior financial lines underwriter
London-based underwriting agency, Torus Executive Risks, the joint venture between global specialty insurer Torus and Nexus Underwriting Management, has appointed Michael Kofi-Sikah as senior financial lines underwriter.
Thatcham names new chief executive
The motor insurance repair research centre, has named Peter Shaw, as its next chief executive.
Europ Assistance Group announces 2011-2015 strategy
Martin Vial, chief executive officer of the Europ Assistance Group has also launched the group's new signature, “you live we care”, which will be rolled out in the group’s 36 companies throughout the world.
Europ Assistance Group announces 2011-2015 strategy
Martin Vial, chief executive officer of the Europ Assistance Group has also launched the group's new signature, “you live we care”, which will be rolled out in the group’s 36 companies throughout the world.
Personal general insurance back to growth
Latest research from independent market analyst, Datamonitor, suggests 2010 has shown a return to growth for the personal general insurance market and that 2011 will herald the start of a period of continued strong growth.
Staysure ranked eighth on Sunday Times Fast Track 100
Staysure has been ranked eighth in the Sunday Times Fast Track 100, published December 5 2010.
Quartix supplies Coverbox with pay as you drive telematics systems
Vehicle tracking providers, Quartix, have signed a contract with Coverbox, which is expected to take delivery of 1200 of the company’s latest tracking devices a month – a total of approximately 15 000 units over the first 12 months.
Vincent West to head business continuity at Aon in UK
Vincent West has joined Aon Risk Solutions’ global risk consulting team in the UK to head up, and build upon its business continuity practice.
Beazley snowed under with a surge of event cancellation enquiries
Beazley said that widespread snow, ice and sub-zero temperature across the UK and Northern Europe – earlier in the year and more severe than ever before – have put thousands of events – pop concerts, sporting and racing fixtures, trade shows and theatres…
New broker Opus joins Broker Network
Opus Risk Solutions a newly formed insurance brokerage based in Poole in Dorset has joined Broker Network’s start-up proposition.
Bluefin acquires Ross Lloyd
Bluefin has acquired Carlisle-based Ross Lloyd – their third acquisition in 2010.
Hardy Underwriting opens in Asia
Hardy Underwriting Bermuda Limited has announced the commencement of underwriting operations at Hardy Underwriting Asia within the Lloyd's Asia platform.
Andrew King leaves Marsh to join Aon
Andrew King has joined Aon to enhance its claims consulting practice in the UK, and to contribute to the development of services across Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Andrew King leaves Marsh to join Aon
Andrew King has joined Aon to enhance its claims consulting practice in the UK, and to contribute to the development of services across Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Hill Dickinson hires new associate
Hill Dickinson has expanded its fraud unit with the appointment of Deirdre McGeown as associate.
Chubb appoints London claims manager
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe has announced today that it has appointed Katerina Kikillou to the position of London claims manager.
Chubb appoints London claims manager
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe has announced today that it has appointed Katerina Kikillou to the position of London claims manager.
DWF appoints new director
Law firm DWF has made a new appointment to its insurance team in London.
Nigel Vooght to lead PwC’s global financial services business
PwC has announced the appointment of Nigel Vooght as global head of the firm’s financial services business succeeding Jeremy Scott.
Cicero calls for enhanced HMT oversight to new UK financial services regulation
At a joint event with REFORM think tank, Cicero Consulting, director and chief corporate counsel Iain Anderson, has called for the oversight role of HM Treasury to be enhanced in the new UK regulatory framework.
Wildnet expands with opening of Brighton office
Wildnet is opening an office in Brighton to add capacity to its delivery capabilities in support of business growth in the south of England.
Giles completes largest acquisition in its history
Giles Insurance Brokers has announced the acquisition of RA Rossborough Limited and its general insurance broking companies.
Zurich appoints UK head of onshore property
Zurich’s global energy group has appointed Hala Abinader to the role of UK head of onshore property.
Footman James selects Open GI
Footman James, has signed a three-year contract with Open GI to support over 180 users.