Articles by Carolina Parra-Serrano
Chubb unveils new european multinational manager
Chubb has appointed Jan Auerbach to the role of european multinational solutions manager.
ABI concerned over Riot Act restrictions on insurer recoveries
The Association of British Insurers has raised concerns about the restrictions on insurer recoveries contained in the independent review of the Riot (Damages) Act 1886, published today.
Broker Network appoints new finance director
Broker Network has appointed Stacey Zaczkiewicz to the role of finance director, with immediate effect.
Generali boosts profits by 40%
Assicurazioni Generali has posted net profits of €1.6bn (£1.3m), a 40.4% increase on the nine month results last year.
Watson defends Tesco Underwriting's GWP slump
Ageas UK chief executive Andy Watson has defended Tesco Underwriting’s £133m gross written premiums slump after posting a GWP of £341.1m for the first nine months of the year.
Bluefin eyes agriculture opportunities with new appointment
Bluefin has appointed Mark Rogers to the newly-created role of farm director, effective immediately.
JLT launches new reinsurance venture
JLT has launched a reinsurance arm under the name JLT Towers Re, following the acquisition of Towers Watson’s reinsurance broking business.
Lord Hunt appointed as Biba INED
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed Lord Hunt of Wirral as its first independent non-executive director.
Insurers to pay out £130m for St Jude storm losses
The Association of British Insurers has revealed the industry is expected to pay out £130m to customers hit by St Jude’s day storm.
Andy Homer steps down as Biba chairman
Andy Homer is to stand down as chairman of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association after nearly two years in the role.
Howden acquires Israeli broker
Howden Broking Group, part of the Hyperion Insuranec Group, has acquired Israeli insurance broker Bar-Ziv Ravid Insurance Group.
UK insurance industry primed to target takaful opportunities
Political proposals to transform Britain into a leading Islamic finance hub would open up a lucrative untapped market to Lloyd’s players and beyond, according to industry analysts.
Ex-Kwik Fit MD Lynch joins Glasgow-based broker
Laurie Ross Insurance has appointed former Kwik Fit Financial Services boss June Lynch as managing director.
EY: Household premiums likely to rise in 2014
Household insurance premiums are under pressure and likely to rise in 2014, according to EY.
Thomas Carroll unveils new group board director
Welsh insurance broker Thomas Carroll Group has promoted Julie Waters to the role of group board director.
Beazley launches small transactions cover
Beazley has launched a type of insurance coverage aimed at the smaller deals which are typically not underwritten by most insurers.
JLT expands reach with Dutch and Middle East acquisitions
JLT has acquired a marine specialty broker based in the Netherlands and invested in a Dubai-based broker in a bid to expand its international reach.
JLT expands specialty international reach
JLT has acquired a marine specialty broker based in the Netherlands and invested in a Dubai-based broker,in a bid to expand its international reach.
Markel unveils biomedical and life sciences liability policy
Markel UK has launched a liability product aimed at the biomedical and life sciences sector.
DLG hits back at earnings criticism
Direct Line Group's chief financial officer John Reizenstein has hit back at criticisms around the sustainability of the insurer's earnings.
DLG in ‘advanced talks’ to sell part of its telematics business
Direct Line is said to be in advanced talks to sell its Tracker telematics business to a private equity house, according to the Financial Times.
Direct Line posts improved COR of 95.4%
Direct Line has achieved a combined operating ratio of 95.4% for the first nine months of 2013, a 4.3% improvement from the 99.7% posted for the same period in 2012.
XL COR improves to 92.2%
XL’s property and casualty combined operating ratio has improved to 92.2% in the first nine months of 2013, from the 92.7% reported for the same period in 2012.
Aviva launches cycling safety campaign
Aviva is seeking to reduce the number of incidents involving large goods vehicles and cyclists by launching a campaign.