Articles by Carolina Parra-Serrano
Marsh: EU cyber directive must be on risk agenda
Insurers must consider the implications of the European Union's cyber security directive, Marsh has warned.
Threat of closure looms for 153 law firms ahead of final PI deadline
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has revealed 153 solicitors firms have gone into the extended policy period after failing to secure professional indemnity cover.
Allianz names new head of sales and marketing
Allianz Retail Simon Cook as head of sales and marketing, broker and corporate partner.
Marsh: EU cyber directive must be on risk agenda
Insurers must consider the implications of the European Union's cyber security directive, Marsh has warned.
CPP reserves £55.8m for mis-selling payouts
Credit card insurer CPP has set aside £55.8m for mis-selling payouts, City AM has reported.
UK P&I club unveils new chairman
UK P&I club members have elected Alan Olivier as chairman and president at their board meeting in Bermuda.
Autonet expands its offering on Quotezone
Autonet Insurance has launched its Carxtra brand on aggregator site Quotezone.
Broker Network membership rises in Q3
Broker Network welcomed 11 brokers to the network over the third quarter of 2013, an increase from the 5 and 8 new members that signed up for the first and second quarters of 2013, respectively.
Gable to raise up to £10.7m through share placing
Non-life European insurer Gable Holdings intends to raise up to £10.7m through a placing of up to 17 690 001 new ordinary shares and a subscription of 1 764 544 new ordinary shares both at 0.25p a piece.
Giles acquisition to be completed in November
Arthur J Gallagher will complete the Giles acquisition in early November, after originally anticipating the £233m deal could be completed this month.
GI sector fears ABI restructure will push its issues down the pecking order
General Insurance will merge with life and pensions and be led by Huw Evans.
Willis reports $27m net loss
Willis Group has posted a total net loss of $27m (£16.83m) for the third quarter of 2013, cutting the broker's profit by 17% for the first nine month of the year.
McLarens partners with environmental adjuster
Global loss adjuster McLarens has partnered with US-based Global Risk Solutions, which specialises in environmental claims.
Ace adds crime insurance to online trading platform
Ace Group has added crime cover to Ace Online, a web-based trading tool that allows brokers to quote and bind specialist insurance business.
CDL unveils new director of service
Insurance software house CDL has appointed Stuart Bishop to the newly created post of director of service.
Hyperion acquires US underwriting agency
Hyperion Insurance Group has acquired PGI Commercial through its subsidiary Dual.
Bluefin appoints new head of trade credit
Bluefin has appointed Stuart Grice as head of trade credit, with immediate effect.
Airmic unveils warranties guide to boost buyers’ confidence
Airmic, the Association of Insurance Risk Managers in Industry and Commerce, has published a warranties guide to help boost buyers’ confidence that big claims will be paid.
MGA ‘fast-track’ platform launched
Castel Underwriting, a platform to fast-track the creation of MGAs, has been launched.
Des Hudson slams ABI for lack of cooperation on fraud fight
Law Society’s chairman Des Hudson has criticised the Association of British Insurers for its “lack of cooperation” in the fight against fraud.
PI firms “too quick to sell off their WIP”
Personal injury firms looking to exit the market are failing to maximise the value of their work-in-progress, according to Citadel Law.
ABI to merge GI and pensions under Huw Evans after Starling role axed
The Association of British Insurers has revealed its restructure will deliver 7% cost savings for its members.
Starling, Craig and Gay leave ABI amid restructure
The Association of British Insurers has announced changes that will see the departure of three members of its executive team.
Biba supports whiplash move
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the announcement today by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling to establish independent medical panels to assess whiplash injuries.