Articles by Amy Ellis
More than half of skiers hit slopes without lessons
Research by Insure and Go shows that 54% of skiers and snowboarders hit the pistes without getting lessons.
Aviva warns of the importance of having the right insurance
With the increase in empty shops on UK high streets, Aviva is warning property owners of the importance of having the right insurance in place in the event of crime and malicious damage.
UK business insolvencies hits lowest rate in January since June 2007
The latest Insolvency Index from Experian has revealed a positive picture in January, with the rate of business failures falling to its lowest point since June 2007.
Choicequote appoints Premium First
Choicequote Insurance Services Limited has appointed Premium First to manage its premium finance as of the 1 April 2010.
Financial Regulator enters into settlement agreement with Jim Mannion & Co
The Financial Regulator has entered into a Settlement Agreement with effect from 17 February 2010 with Jim Mannion & Co (Insurances) Ltd Strokestown, Co. Roscommon, a regulated financial service provider, in relation to breaches of regulatory…
Gallagher international opens operation in Brazil
Arthur J Gallagher international is to open a facultative reinsurance brokering operation, called Gallagher Brazil, based in Sao Paulo, the largest economic centre in Latin America and the Caribbean.
European regulation to boost insurance M&A
According to Pricewaterhouse Coopers merger and acquisition activity in the sector is considerably brighter, as the move to Solvency II is likely to attract fresh interest in the insurance industry from a wider range of capital providers.
European regulation to boost insurance M&A
According to Pricewaterhouse Coopers merger and acquisition activity in the sector is considerably brighter, as the move to Solvency II is likely to attract fresh interest in the insurance industry from a wider range of capital providers.
Confused index shows 12.7% rise in 2009
Confused and EMB have launched a new quarterly car insurance price index.
TIP launches new West Yorkshire operation
The Insurance Partnership is continuing its programme of expansion with a move into the Leeds market.
Brit appoints chief information officer
Ian Powell has been appointed to the newly created role and will report to cheif operating officer, Malcolm Beane.
Autonet to collaborate with aggregator Money Expert
Autonet Insurance Group has teamed up with comparison website Money Expert to provide van insurance solutions to its users.
First Assist secures ASU deal with Tenet
FirstAssist Insurance Services has been appointed by Tenet LIME, to provide a full suite of accident, sickness and unemployment products and services to its 1100 members.
CBG moves onto Acturis
The Manchester-based company has moved its entire back office system onto software platform, Acturis.
Manslaughter publicity orders go live
From 15 February, any organisation guilty of an offence under the Corporate Manslaughter Act is potentially liable to a publicity order, requiring it to publicise details of its conviction and sentence.
Continuity announces new MD
Ann Wilton, formerly operations director for Continuity, the damage management company, has taken the role of managing director.
CII accreditation hat trick for Open GI product clinics
Open GI’s product clinic events have been accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute for the third year running, enabling brokers to receive continuous professional development points.
Broker Aon loses two of its property team
Keith Burnham, head of client experience for real estate and Edward Brown, client manager, have both handed in their notice at broker Aon.
CCRIF and CIMH provide support for Haiti in its reconstruction efforts
The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility and the Caribbean Institute for Hydrology and Meteorology are extending support to Haiti in its long-term recovery and reconstruction efforts, particularly in hazard mitigation and future disaster…
Capita appoints new business development director
Capita has appointed Martin Williams as its business development director to drive business in new and existing markets and to focus on developing strategic partnerships.
Kindertons chooses Vizion for the repair of Prestige vehicles
Kindertons accident management, based in Crewe, has chosen prestige vehicle body repair network, Vizion, to repair its growing account of prestige, upper prestige and executive sports vehicles.
Cega develops new one stop global risk service
Cega has designed a new solution for corporate insurers and brokers, whose clients have an international footprint.
Groupama to offer flexible commission on commercial SME business
Groupama is offering a variable commission option to its brokers across the whole of its commercial product range.
Experian reveals UK hotspots for man-made perils
Global information services company Experian has revealed Liverpool as the prime location for malicious household and vehicle damage.