Articles by Amy Ellis
Faster compensation for people injured in road accidents
Around half a million people injured in road accidents will receive compensation they are entitled to much more quickly under a streamlined compensation process that comes into force today, according to the Association of British Insurers.
Halo partners with Keychoice Network to launch car hire insurance product
Halo Insurance has partnered with Keychoice Network to access its 890 membership base as it looks to deliver a car hire insurance product to independent intermediaries.
Quinn employees set to hold further meetings with politicians tomorrow
In a statement Quinn said employees are holding meetings with politicians North and South of the border on 29 April, to express its concerns at the ongoing situation regarding the UK ban of which 90% is still being imposed.
Andrew Tripp new AMII Chairman
At the Annual General Meeting today of The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries, Andrew Tripp was appointed chairman.
Alexander Dreyer joins Miller to head the European financial institutions team
Miller has enhanced its financial institutions business with the appointment of Alexander Dreyer.
Grant Thornton: some Quinn UK lines will see no rate hikes
The adminstrator of Quinn Insurance has hit back at suggestions it plans wholesale increases across all of its UK business, if and when it is allowed to trade again.
Grant Thornton: some Quinn UK lines will see no rate hikes
The adminstrator of Quinn Insurance has hit back at suggestions it plans wholesale increases across all of its UK business, if and when it is allowed to trade again.
Quinn customers and suppliers set to stage lorry demonstration
A demonstration of 300 lorries representing 170 companies will take place tomorrow on behalf of customers and suppliers of the Quinn Group and Quinn Insurance.
FSCS to help consumers claim up to £50 000 in compensation
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has declared in default that consumers could claim up to £50 000 if they have lost money as a result of their dealings with any investment firms.
Aerospace insurance costs continues steady descent
Reduction in exposure to risks throughout the aerospace sector means insurance costs are falling and further reductions are likely this year, according to Aon's Aerospace Insurance Market Outlook 2010.
Kwik Fit Insurance set to recruit 70 people
Insurance intermediary Kwik Fit, is looking for 70 people to take up careers at its Uddingston call centre.
Honda picks Equity Direct
Honda UK has appointed Equity Direct Broking to handle its car and motorcycle insurance schemes.
Quinn employees applying pressure for reopening of UK business
In a statement sent out on behalf of Quinn employees, it said it has been having ongoing discussions with various bodies and politicians and is still determined to keep the pressure on for the re-opening of UK business.
Marsh offers risk and insurance advice for affected organisations following the volcanic ash
Marsh is issuing business continuity, supply chain and insurance advice to organisations affected by continued air traffic disruption following the eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland and subsequent ash cloud covering European airspace.
QBE appoints global head of distribution
QBE has announced the appointment of Terry Ibbotson as global head of distribution. The position will report to the QBE group chief executive officer.
FM Global to issue largest ever membership credit to clients
Clients of industrial and commercial property insurer FM Global will collectively receive an estimated US$420m premium reduction when they renew their policies between 30 June 2010 and 29 June 29 2011.
Sunderland, East London and Liverpool top list of UK fraud hotspots
Callcredit Information Group has published research which identifies the areas most and least at risk of ID fraud across the UK, with Sunderland topping the list of 121 localities in the British Isles.
Amlin takes 25% stake in new Charles Manchester MGA
Charles Manchester, former CEO of Dickson Manchester and HCC International, has teamed up with Michael Cant, previously director at Saturn Professional Risks, to form a new MGA called Manchester Underwriting Management.
TIP recruits two new staff to York office
The insurance partnership has recruited Bob Blackburn as association director and Nick Savage as a key commercial account handler.
Rainbow first to offer BDMA standards guarantee
A new initiative said to guarantee that all insurance restoration work will be carried out to exceed British Damage Management Association standards has been launched by Rainbow International.
Quinn employee representative committee arrange meeting for Monday
The Quinn Insurance employee representation committee is meeting at Crowne Plaza Hotel Blanchardstown Dublin on19 April at 7.00pm.
Direct Line travel insurance customers covered for flight disruption
Direct Line customers will be covered for travel delay and missed departure after volcanic ash affects flights in the UK.
Quinn employees Dublin rally cancelled
The rally that was planned to take place today has been cancelled, deemed “inappropriate” in view of recent developments.
Elite launches new insurance products
Elite Insurance has launched three new insurance products, decennial, gap and accident, sickness and unemployment, in the hope of boosting its potential revenue streams by up to £20m over the next two to three years from £30m.