Articles by Carolina Parra-Serrano
One in five cyclists is invisible to motorists
Motorists fail to notice 22% of cyclists and 4% of jaywalkers, according to research by Direct Line.
AA: SoP extension is not good enough
An extension of the Statement of Principles is not a satisfactory solution to flood insurance even on a temporary basis, Simon Douglas, director of AA Insurance has said.
Xchanging launches mobile salvage sales service
Technology services provider Xchanging has launched a mobile service that provides end-to-end management of salvage sales for the insurance market.
Acord hires chief standards VP from Zurich
The Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development has hired Monique Hesseling for the role of vice president and chief standards officer.
Tripoli bomb exposes weak state security
The bombing of the French Embassy in the Libyan capital of Tripoli earlier today tells of the country’s faltering security, IHS said.
Towergate’s B rating affirmed by Fitch
Fitch Rating has affirmed Towergate’s B rating and revised its outlook to stable from negative.
LMA unveils plan to cut whiplash bill
The Lloyd’s Market Association has laid out a five-point plan for reducing the annual cost paid out of over £2bn for whiplash claims.
70% of drivers think speed cameras are money-making machines
More than 19m UK drivers (70%) think speed cameras exist to make money rather than prevent accidents, according to a study by Go Compare.
Clear Insurance acquires Steveni Kessler
Clear has acquired the noth-London based commercial specialist general insurance business Stevni Kessler.
Mass: Britain’s ‘have a go’ culture must end
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has called for an end to the ‘have a go’ culture endemic across Britain, which has contributed to an increase in fraudulent motor accident claims.
Hill Dickinson cements fraud partnership with police
Hill Dickinson has signed an information agreement with the Metropolitan Police, building upon their existing six-year counter-fraud partnership.
Ecclesiastical strengthens board with non-executive appointment
Ecclesiastical has appointed Tim Carroll as non-executive directive to the board of Ecclesiastical Insurance Office.
Standard Club launches hull facility
Standard Club managers Charles Taylors have arranged a hull and machinery facility for Standard Club members, with cover provided by Swiss Re and certain Lloyd’s of London Syndicates.
Brightside pockets £91.2m despite 76% drop in online home sales policies
Insurance broker Brightside Group has reported a 13.4% rise in revenue to £91.2m for 2012 (2011: 380.4m) and a reduction in external debt of £17.5m.
Discount rate proposals attack the 100% compensation principle
Calls for changes to the current approach for setting the discount rate are attacking the principle that injured people should receive 100% of their compensation, David Westcott QC has argued.
DAC Beachcroft acquires PI team in Newport
DAC Beachcroft has acquired a professional indemnity team in south Wales, led by partner Clare Hughes-Williams.
Swinton opens Chelmsford branch
Swinton Group has opened a new commercial branch in Chelmsford, Essex.
Lloyd’s members agency Alpha unveils new chairman following buyout
Lloyd’s members agency Alpha Insurance Analysts has appointed John Scott as non-executive chairman, subject to approval of both the Financial Conduct Authority and Lloyd’s.
Minimal losses expected from Iran earthquake
Significant losses are not expected following the powerful M7.8 earthquake that struck Iran on 16 April, according to catastrophe modelling firms.
Apil strengthens organisation with three senior appointments
The Association of Personal Injury Layers has appointed a new president, vice-president and secretary, all due to take over their roles this week.
Swinton confirms Patrick Smith’s retirement
Swinton has confirmed Patrick Smith has retired and will no longer serve the company, Post’s sister publication Insurance Age has revealed.
FCA warns of ‘clone’ insurance broker
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning over an unauthorised firm trading under a similar name as the established and FCA-regulated insurance mortgages intermediary, KBP Insurance Service.
Law Society: whiplash inquiry is not fair
The Law Society has said the Transport Select Committee’s whiplash inquiry is hearing only the insurers’ side of the argument on whiplash.
SRA reassures firms using Balva Insurance
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has reassured firms using Balva Insurance for its professional indemnity following a regulatory ban on the firm to underwrite policies in the UK.