Articles by Carolina Parra-Serrano
LGBT insurance network to participate in London’s Pride
LGBT insurance network Link will join the London’s Pride March on Saturday 29 June, which will mark the end of London’s Pride Week.
Aspen Re strengthens business development team
Bermuda-based Aspen Reinsurance has appointed Tom Luning as head of US regional business development.
Court summons for speeding on the rise
The number of drivers summoned to court after being caught speeding increased by 10% in 2012, the equivalent of 1 000 drivers a week.
One Answer Insurance to open high street branch
One Answer Insurance is planning on opening a high street branch in Polegate, East Sussex in a bid to reiterate its commitment to remaining a local broker.
Legal & General strikes deal with Tesco Compare
Legal & General has signed a deal to provide home insurance on Tesco Compare’s panel from June 2013.
Argenta strengthens board with internal appointments
Argenta Holdings has appointed Graham Allen and Ian Maguire to its board of directors.
Mydrive hires former EE director
Insurance telematics specialist Mydrive Solutions has appointed Anthony Keyworth as chief operating officer.
UK insurers must act to minimise climate change exposure
The UK insurance market’s exposure to international losses as a result of climate change is greater than its exposure to losses on the domestic market, a PWC study has found.
Uninsured driver fines will fail, says AA
The government’s plans to increased fines for driving without insurance from £200 to £300 will have little impact on the issue, the AA said today.
Co-op’s stock market plans won’t impact GI sale
The Co-Operative has confirmed its plans to sell its general insurance operation have not been impacted by the decision to float its banking division.
Collinson Insurance partners with Avanti
Collinson Insurance Group has been selected as new partner for travel insurance solutions by Avanti Insurance.
CMS appoints new insurance partner
CMS Cameron McKenna has appointed Simon Kilgour as reinsurance partner in a bid to strengthen its insurance and reinsurance group.
Prettejohn to leave Brit
Brit Insurance’s non-executive director Nicholas Prettejohn will retire from the company’s board at the end of June, following his appointment as non-executive director of the Prudential Regulation Authority.
Piracy on the rise in West Africa
Piracy attacks on the West African coast are now more frequent than Somali piracy, a report by the International Maritime Bureau and other organisations said.
RSA and Ageas sign bilateral agreement
RSA and Ageas Insurance have signed a bilateral agreement in a move aimed at tackling motor insurance claims costs.
Cunningham Lindsey client director joins McLarens
McLarens has appointed David Walker as executive director. He joins the firm from Cunningham Lindsey where he held the position of client director.
Ecclesiastical unveils new technical manager
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has appointed Craig McLaughlin as casualty technical manager.
Government urged to take action on young drivers
A range of industries are calling on the government to take decisive action to stop the tragic loss of young lives on Britain’s roads.
Insurance claim handler sentenced for fraud
An insurance claims handler who conned almost £7000 from her employer to fund shopping trips has been sentenced.
Insure the Box hackers sentenced after Ifed investigation
Two men who hacked into Insure the Box’s payment systems and secured £187 000 worth of car insurance for just £30 have been sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court.
Tucker to leave BoE to study in the US
Bank of England’s deputy governor Paul Tucker is to leave his job ahead of his contracted term to spend “a period of time in academia” in the United States.
NIG launches hub for top e-trading brokers
Commercial insurer NIG has launched The Hub Extra, a range of exclusive services, resources and dedicated support from NIG’s First Club and largest e-trade broker partners.
BGL CEO Winslow denies ABS move is linked to avoiding referral fees
BGL boss Peter Winslow has denied its acquisition of Minster Law is linked to avoiding the referral fee ban imposed by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act.
Axa Assistance adds misfuelling cover to its motor breakdown offering
Axa Assistance UK has extended its trading partnership with Insurance Choice by adding misfuelling insurance as part of an enhanced motor breakdown service for its motor insurance portfolio.