Articles by Carolina Parra-Serrano
KPMG criticises ‘disappointing’ lack of SII timetable
KPMG has branded the lack of a timetable for the implementation of Solvency II as ‘disappointing’, as the European Parliament vote to delay the vote of Omnibus II to 22 October 2013.
Argo International appoints underwriting director
Lloyd’s insurer Argo International has appointed Bruno Ritchie as director of underwriting, subject to regulatory approval.
Esure IPO to be filed ‘within days’
Esure is considering filing a formal intention to float within days, according to the Financial Times.
Fixed costs scheme to reduce liability costs by 50%
The introduction of fixed fees for personal injury cases conducted through the road traffic accident portal could bring the defendants’ costs down by 50%, according to Garwyn.
Aviva settles with Bankia for €608m
Aviva has reached a settlement with Bankia regarding their Spanish joint venture, Aseval. The agreement marks the end of legal proceedings between the two firms.
RTA Portal extension presents "minefield" of deadlines, says Garwyn
Garwyn's chief executive has said that the 20-page draft pre-action protocol for the RTA Portal extension to cover EL and PL claims is "in danger of becoming too complex to be workable".
Lorega launches SME loss survival products
Lorega has launched two products allowing brokers to provide SMEs with fast access to loss adjusting expertise in the event of a potentially devastating loss.
Renewable energy would generate growth, says RSA
Steve Kingshott, RSA's global director of construction, engineering and renewable energy, has called on the government to step up investment in renewable energy, arguing that it has a "critical role" to play in economic recovery.
Towergate appoints new non-executive director
Teresa Robson-Capps has been appointed to the board and audit committee of Towergate.
Swinton acquires Greys Insurance
Swinton has snapped up Lancashire-based broker Greys Insurance as part of a strategy to expand the reach of its commercial division.
Co-operation needed to tackle pet fraud
Vets, insurers and the legal profession must work together to fight pet insurance fraud, experts have claimed.