Articles by Carolina Parra-Serrano
Crawford makes three appointments
Crawford & Company UK has appointed three senior international adjusters within its international market team.
Insurer wins lawsuit to sue Lance Armstrong
Acceptance Insurance Holdings has won the right to sue disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong after a judge in Texas refused Armstrong’s request to dismiss the case.
Liberty appoints new non-executive
Liberty Syndicates has appointed Richard Reid as non-executive director.
AIG said to be lead insurer for Asiana crash
AIG has been named as the lead insurer providing cover for the Asiana Airlines crash in San Francisco airport on 6 July, Bloomberg reported.
Asiana crash claim could amount to $2.3bn
The Asiana Airlines’ Boeing 777 that crashed in San Francisco on 6 July was insured for $2.3bn (£1.7bn).
Lancashire appoints new head of energy and marine
Lancashire Holdings has appointed James Flude as head of energy & marine for its UK operation.
Swinton apologises over complicated add-ons
Swinton has apologised for selling add-on products that customers might have struggle to understand and is offering them a refund.
Bertagna leaves Lloyd’s for Allied World
Lloyd’s of London’s head of Southern, Eastern Europe & Africa as well as Italy country manager, Enrico Bertagna has resigned from his role effective from the end of August.
Torus unveils new CEO as it is sold to Enstar for $692m
Global specialty insurer Torus has appointed Dermot O’Donohoe as group chief executive officer of Torus Group, in addition to his role as chief executive of Torus International, following the acquisition of the group by Enstar.
EPG eyes opportunities in Africa
EPG Insurance Services has extended its administration base to cover South Africa and other African territories.
Downward pressure on reinsurance rates to continue
Reinsurance market rates on line will continue to be driven by an influx of capital from third-party investors at the July 1 renewals, according to a report by Guy Carpenter & Company.
LMA unveils new binding authority agreements
The Loyd's Market Association has reduced the number of wordings of binding authority agreements from nine to three, following a following an 18-month long review.
Competition Commission finds evidence of over-costing in the motor insurance market
The Competition Commission has found evidence that the separation of cost liability and cost control in the provision of post-accident services to non-fault motor claimants is pushing repair costs up.
Tysers acquires construction broker
Tysers has acquired a stake in construction broker MLW & Associates, in a move to expand its construction liability business.
Hiscox claims market first with anti-bribery product
Hiscox has launched an anti-bribery response, defence and expense insurance product for UK businesses in what it claims to be the first for the market.
Child abuse report hidden amid insurance claims fears
The John Jillings’ report into abuse claims at children’s homes in north Wales was kept from the public amid fears it would generate costly insurance claims, the BBC has reported.
Industry alerted to upcoming changes to claims portal
The Ministry of Justice's claims portal may need to be replaced by another system depending on how further legislative changes around small claims play out.
Balva revealed as third biggest PI insurer
Balva was named as the third biggest professional indemnity insurer in the UK market this year in the Law Society’s Insurers’ Guide 2013-2014.
CII launches apprenticeships manifesto
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched a manifesto on the future of apprenticeships in insurance and financial services, calling for greater stability, clarity and a move-away from the “one-size-fits-all” mind-set.
CIRC approves agricultural insurance
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission has granted insurance companies more access to agricultural insurance, according to reports by Beijing Business Today.
Indemnity Risk Solutions launches new PII offering for 2013
Indemnity Risk Solutions, an underwriting agency specialism in professional indemnity insurance for small to medium sized firms has launched its Solicitors Professional Indemnity offering for 2013.
Open GI wins Markerstudy retail contract
Open GI has been appointed by Markerstudy Group’s retail division to provide its software for the next five years.
Mass calls for SRA rethink on enticements to claims
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has expressed disappointment at the fact the Solicitors Regulation Authority is not considering outlawing cash or gift enticements to potential claimants.
Engineer jailed for fraudulent claim
An engineer who tried to claim £900 000 from RSA after suffering an accident at work has been jailed for eight months after pleading guilty to committing fraud.