Articles by Amy Ellis
Aon Risk Solutions named global risk and insurance broker to Petrofac
Aon Risk Solutions has been appointed by Petrofac to provide global risk management and brokerage services.
RSA disappointed in lack of clarity for RTA portal extension
Neil Lightbown, RSA's underwriting director for the UK and Western Europe, said however that it is a "step in the right direction".
Eiopa chairman warns against further Solvency II delays
Gabriel Bernardino has urged the European Commission, the Parliament and the Council to agree on a clear timetable for Solvency II implementation.
New Direct Line logo revealed
RBSI has rebranded the bank logo for a D-shaped rainbow-coloured logo.
ABI backs RTA portal extension
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the government announcement to extend the claims limit for settling personal injury motor claims from £10 000 to £25 000.
Questions remain over county court consultation response
Access to Justice Action Group spokesperson Andrew Dismore has accused the government response to the consultation on county court reforms of being a "damp squib".
Robertson returns to Ernst & Young to head up UK insurance
Mark Roberston has joined Ernst & Young to head up the UK insurance team.
Moreland allies with British Franchise Association
Scottish broker Moreland Insurance has widened its UK reach with a partnership with the British Franchise Association.
Roundtable: Turning the focus onto casualty fraud
While the motor sector has tended to grab the headlines, fraud is on the rise in other areas too. Post gathered together a number of industry experts to debate how the profile of this issue in the casualty sector can be raised
RBSI rebrands as Direct Line
Companies House files have revealed that RBS Insurance Group has changed its name to one of its most recognisable brands, Direct Line Insurance Group.
AmWINS deal gives THB “firepower”
Frank Murphy, chief executive of THB Group, told Post that it is “business as usual” in London following the AmWINS takeover of the THB Group.
Greening’s proposals put the ‘cart before the horse’
John Spencer has reacted following comments made over the weekend about the personal injury system by Transport Secretary Justine Greening.
LAS moves into validation market
LAS Claims Management has signalled its move into the validation market with the launch of a new stand-alone operating division, Claritas.
UK General and Pacifica launch end-to-end warranty company
UK General has launched an end-to-end warranty business for the UK's affinity market.
ACIS develops system to speed up car body repairs and reduce claims costs
A new programme to help car body repairers cut cycle times and speed up workflow has been launched by ACIS.
Claims ops director Jim Pittman exits Davies
Claims operations director Jim Pittman has become the first major executive to exit Davies after it brought in new shareholders last year.
LAS snaps up Merlin director
LAS has confirmed to Post that market rumours about Russell Crewe leaving his current role as loss adjusting and claims services director at Merlin to join LAS are true.
NIG launches property owners product
NIG has introduced a new product for commercial property owners after identifying a gap in the market.
Expedite Resolution launches mediation and dispute resolution service
Expedite Resolution has launched a new mediation and dispute resolution service.
Arc Legal teams up with Swinton Commercial
Arc Legal Assistance has secured a deal to provide commercial legal expenses and an extended online employment manual service to Swinton Commercial.
Evolution extends Allianz capacity arrangements
Evolution Underwriting has extended its capacity arrangements with Allianz for a further five years.
Aspen opens in Manchester
Aspen Risk Management has opened new premises in Manchester, the company’s fourth office outside London.
Xchanging hires director of change for insurance
Xchanging has appointed John Niblett as insurance change director for its insurance sector business.
Purchasing financial products a worry for 23% of consumers
According to research by independent financial research company Defaqto, 23% of people are worried about purchasing a financial product that is not right for them at the same time, 49% do not necessarily understand the features of products they own.