Articles by Carolina Parra-Serrano
90 jobs go at Direct Line Glasgow as first part of cost-cutting exercise
Direct Line is to axe 90 roles in Glasgow as part of cost-cutting measures announced last June.
Biba chooses Questgates for valuation facility
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed specialist loss adjuster Questgates as its preferred partner to manage its new valuation facility.
Miller appoints new marketing director
International insurance, professional and investment group Thomas Miller has appointed Kevin Sweet as group marketing director.
Willis in bid to acquire Towers Watson
Willis is said to be in the race of acquiring Towers Watson’s reinsurance arm, according to reports.
ICO to investigate firms who hired rogue PIs
The Information Commissioner’s Office has launched an investigation into the blue-chip companies accused of hiring rogue private investigators.
Agria Pet Insurance unveils new MD
Agria Pet Insurance has appointed Simon Wheeler as managing director, the former head of sales and marketing at the firm.
First Title strengthens commercial real estate team
First Title Insurance has announced the appointment of four new commercial underwriters to its commercial real estate team.
Lloyd's supports Ifed with £200k investment
Lloyd’s of London will support the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department by investing more than £200 000 in the City of London Police unit.
The Source unveils its new website
Source Insurance has launched a new website with improved features.
BGL recruits former Logica CFO
BGL Group has expanded its board with the appointment of a Seamus Keating, former CFO, COO and regional CEO of Logica as non-executive director.
Zurich to investigate CFO death
Zurich will investigate whether its chief financial officer, Pierre Wauthier, who was found dead earlier this week, was put under undue pressure before his death.
Zurich to investigate CFO death
Zurich will investigate whether its chief financial officer, Pierre Wauthier, who was found dead earlier this week, was put under undue pressure before his death.
AIG unveils space risks protection
AIG has unveiled a new product to protect satellite owners and operators for the launch and the first 10-years of the satellite’s in-orbit operation.
Willis signs up to Xchanging’s outsourcing service
Willis has become the first broker to sign up to Xchanging’s outsourcing service for the collection of defence fees.
Admiral’s ABSs will not contribute 'materially' to group’s profits
Admiral’s joint legal ventures with Lyons Davidson and Cordner Lewis will not “make a material contribution in the foreseeable future”, according to the insurer’s chief financial officer Kevin Chidwick.
Ten partners with Alps
Independent commercial broker network Ten Insurance Services, has appointed Auto Legal Protection Services as its preferred partner to provide a range of legal protection products and services to its members.
ABI agrees private medical insurance sector is in need for clarity
The Association of British Insurers has said it agrees with the Competitions Commission that the private medical insurance sector is in need for more clarity and transparency.
Bennetts reports rise in customer engagement and sales
Bike insurance specialist Bennetts has revealed strong year-on-year growth, recording 10% uplifts in both total new customer sales and renewals.
Online searches for insurance soar to 3.2m
Consumer online searches for insurance have been at their highest yet this year, digital marketing agency Greenlight has revealed.
Aon, Deloitte and Clyde & Co linked to rogue PI SOCA list
Aon, Deloitte and insurance law firm Clyde & Co have been named among the firms that appear on the Serious Organised Crime Agency’s list of organisations that used rogue private investigators, the Mail on Sunday revealed.
Major insurers to contribute to No Claims Discount database
Lexis Nexis Risk Solution has secured contribution commitments with major brokers and insurers that account for approximately 45% of the motor insurance market.
Suspended jail time for LV’s Land Rover fraudster
A Solihull man who fraudulently reported his 20-year-old Land Rover stolen and tried to claim £20 000 from LV has been given a suspended jail term.
Vet jailed for £200k fraud
A veterinary surgeon who tried to claim almost £200 000 from three insurers for non-existent pets has been jailed for two years.
CPP boss brands £1.3bn pay-back ‘ridiculous’
CPP founder Hamish Ogston claims the £1.3bn compensation scheme for mis-sold credit card and identity theft insurance is "ridiculous".