Articles by Carolina Parra-Serrano
Patria Re targets London market with new office
Mexico City-based Latin American insurance and reinsurance specialist Patria Re has opened a new marketing office aimed at the Lloyd’s and London market.
Recent floods could cost the industry £100m
Claims arising from the coastal floods that hit parts of the UK last Friday could potentially reach £100m, according to PWC estimates.
LMA power group opens up to companies market
The Lloyd’s Market Association will open up members of its newly-formed power generation panel to the companies insurance market.
MoJ to strengthen CMC complaints service
Legal changes announced by the Ministry of Justice will see consumers receiving compensation should they be mistreated by claims management companies.
Canopius unveils new head of international liability insurance
Reinsurance underwriter Canopius Group has appointed Andrew Pooley as head of its international liability insurance line.
DWF strengthens Cat-PI team with former BLM partner
DWF has appointed Paul Greaves, a specialist in large loss personal injury litigation, to its London-based catastrophic Personal Injury team.
Simply Business creates 100 new insurance jobs
Simply Business has embarked in a recruitment drive that will result in the creation of 100 insurance jobs within the firm's Northampton HQ.
Axa enhances its management liability product
Axa has extended the cover offered through its management liability product and added a 24 hour risk management service for clients.
Blog: Will insurers rise to the challenge as technology takes a giant leap in 2014?
Technology gurus’ predictions have often sounded like something out of a far-fetched science-fiction flick, however, recently they seem to be simply stating the obvious when they say 2014 is going to be the year of wearable technology.
Claims Portal boss Wallis responds to TPA criticisms
Claims Portal chairman Tim Wallis has clarified there are various options available for third party administrators within the portal.
Kennedys concerned about lack of costs control for asbestos claims
Insurance law firm Kennedys has expressed concerns that the government has showed no intention to consider the issue of recoverable fees for asbestos claims.
Zurich to exit underperforming business
Zurich has unveiled a new set of priorities in a bid to improve profitability, which will include the sell-off of underperforming businesses.
Power Place enhances team with two appointments
E-commerce platform Power Place had made two new business development appointments.
Howden compliance chief calls for simple approach to FCA visits
Brokers should not volunteer additional information on top of what is initially requested when faced with a visit by the Financial Conduct Authority, says Howden's head of risk and compliance.
Apil concerned about elimination of no win no fee system for asbestos
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has expressed concerns about the elimination of the ‘no win, no fee’ system for mesothelioma victims.
Ifed makes its 400th arrest
The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department’s arrest tally has hit 400 after detectives detained an insurance fraudster suspect in Hampshire.
CII welcomes government apprenticeships announcement
The Chartered Insurance Institute has welcomed the Treasury’s announcement of its gateway project to help people find apprenticeships and graduate training places within insurance.
Claims Portal accused of failing third party claims administrators
The Claims Portal is failing third-party administrators, self-insurance claims handler Gallagher Bassett has claimed.
Towergate confirms Footman James acquisition
Towergate Insurance has confirmed the completion of the Footman James acquisition.
Endsleigh enhances its digital presence
Education insurance specialist Endsleigh has re-launched its digital offering in a bid to provide an optimised experience for mobile devices.
Industry split on telematics data sharing amid anti-competitiveness concerns
Telematics data expected to become ‘ubiquitous’ within the next decade.
Cunningham Lindsey under instruction following helicopter crash
Cunningham Lindsey has confirmed it is one of the loss adjusters on the scene following the tragic helicopter crash in Glasgow, which claimed the lives of nine people.
Amlin UK's CEO to retire in 2014
Amlin UK’s chief executive Brian Carpenter will be retiring in 2014.
Beazley unveils upgraded D&O cover
Beazley has broadened its directors and officers cover to include regulatory investigations and inquiries.