Articles by Amy Ellis
Motor insurers in the BBC Watchdog firing line
Admiral, More Than and Swiftcover were all criticised over renewal rates on the BBC's Watchdog programme which aired last night.
Axa appoints new product household director
Axa Personal Lines has recruited Gareth Howell who will be based in its Cobham offices.
Investment in the Arctic could reach $100bn in 10 years
This is according to a report released today by Lloyd's in conjunction with Chatham House.
Ex Bluefin MD appointed to consultancy role at TIP
The Insurance Partnership has named former Bluefin MD Graham Coates as executive consultant working directly with the board.
Money laundering reports published
The joint committee of the three European Supervisory Authorities (European Banking Authority, European Securities and Markets Authority and European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority) have published two reports on the implementation of the…
Former RSA boss Haste pockets £4.6m in 2011
Ex-RSA chief executive Andy Haste was paid a £500 000 golden goodbye after eight years in the position and despite his own decision to leave, according to The Guardian.
Midas Underwriting creates 40 jobs
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that insurance underwriting agency Midas Underwriting is to create 40 new jobs, supported by Invest Northern Ireland through the Jobs Fund.
Garwyn opens up in Reigate
Following the opening of its new Bristol offices, Garwyn Group has signed a new contract to open offices in Reigate.
Kiln enters equine market
Kiln has appointed an equine underwriter to focus on specialist risks for sports and leisure horses.
Guidance published for planning in flood risk areas
The Association of British Insurers and the National Flood Forum have published guidance for local authorities on planning in flood risk areas.
FSA conducted over 20 police dawn raids in 2011
The Financial Services Authority conducted over 20 police dawn raids in 2011, according to data obtained by law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain.
Wesleyan warns of underinsurance risk
A large number of professionals could find themselves significantly underinsured on their buildings and contents insurance, according to Wesleyan Assurance Society.
Aspen hires chief underwriter for northern region
Aspen Risk Management has appointed Steve Cheshire as head of underwriting for its business in the north of England.
Allianz develops telematics strategy
Allianz is gearing up to deliver telematics-based motor products as it looks to recruit a telematics team.
Co-op Insurance creates new telematics role
Co-operative Insurance has created a new role on its product team to develop its Young Driver motor insurance proposition.
Co-op Insurance delivers £45m operating profit
Speaking to Post after the release of its results for the year end 2011, and following the announcement that Co-operative Legal Services has been granted Alternative Business Structure status, director of general insurance at Co-operative, David Neave,…
MoJ launches investigation into CMCs
According to the Financial Times, the Ministry of Justice has launched an investigation into claims management companies following a surge of invalid compensation claims filed on behalf of consumers allegedly mis-sold personal protection insurance.
Markerstudy sponsors Aon at the WTCC
Markerstudy Group has confirmed its sponsorship of team Aon in the 2012 FIA World Touring Car Championships.
Vericlaim raids Garwyn to make senior appointment
Nick Patterson, previously commercial director at the Garwyn Group, has joined the senior management team at VRS Vericlaim.
EL trigger litigation: ABI "pleased" with judgment
Association of British Insurers said strict timelines could be underpinned by an online mesothelioma portal to improve the efficiency of the claims process.
Lumley Jacobs secures forensic coding deal with Tradewise
Non-risk and ancillary income specialist Lumley Jacobs has signed a deal with motor trade insurer Tradewise to supply forensic coding to the company’s motor trade and commercial vehicle business.
ABI welcomes national planning framework recommendations
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the government's national planning framework recommendation for local authorities to follow flood risk guidance to help avoid unwise developments in flood risk areas.
Caravanquoter insurer and broker panel expands to 19
The price comparison website has reported that an increasing number of insurers and brokers are keen to join its panel of providers.
Aviva steps up underwriting focus with two new appointments
Aviva has recruited Hayley Robinson to the role of chief underwriting officer for personal lines, and David Dixey, previously head of liability development at Aviva, as chief underwriting officer for commercial, corporate and speciality lines.