Articles by Carolina Parra-Serrano
Hastings receives Goldman Sachs investment
Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division will acquire 50% of the voting share in Hastings, in a move that implies a net enterprise value of approximately £700m.
Dual launches asset underwriting division
Dual, the underwriting arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has launched an asset protection division under the name Dual Asset Underwriting.
Sajid Javid to keep ‘insurance minister’ role
Former Economic Secretary to the Treasury Sajid Javid will maintain his financial services portfolio in his new role as Financial Secretary, Post understands.
Richard Benyon leaves Defra
The current parliamentary under-secretary of state for natural environment, water and rural affairs Richard Benyon MP has announced he is leaving his post at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to move to the back benches.
E-Underwriting launches niche property owners product
E-trading specialists E-Underwriting has unveiled a property owners product, enhancing Power Place’s panel with a niche product.
Axa strikes £20m travel insurance deal
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has signed a five-year deal with David Oliver Associates to provide wholesale and retail travel insurance to the insurance broker market.
Metal theft claims drop by 50%
Metal theft claims have dropped by 50% to 480 for the first nine months of 2013, according to Ecclesiastical.
CL uncovers ‘crash for cash’ gang
Cunningham Lindsey scored a court victory after the four people behind a crash for cash scam the firm uncovered were convicted at Sheffield Crown Court.
Kennedys calls for end of Laspo mesothelioma exemption
Insurance law firm Kennedys has called for the end to the special legal status granted to mesothelioma claims and bring their processing in line with the reforms introduced by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act.
Davies unveils office move plans
Davies Group will move its 180 DMS business and national command centre to new and better offices providing 80 additional seats.
86 charged in welsh ‘crash for cash’ investigation
An operation by Gwent Police in Wales has resulted 86 people being charged with offences such as conspiracy to defraud, conspiracy to steal motor vehicles and conspiracy to money launder.
McLarens MD Smart to target emerging European markets
Loss adjuster McLarens is eyeing opportunities in growing European economies, following the promotion of Graham Smart to the newly-created role of European managing director.
ING Insurance to rebrand as NN following IPO
ING Insurance will re-brand as NN after completing its initial public offering.
Experian acquires 41st Parameter
Information services firm Experian has sign a deal to acquire 41st Parameter, which has patented an identification technology device and web fraud detection.
Lloyd's slams government's Flood Insurance Obligation
Lloyd’s has condemned the government's proposed Flood Insurance Obligation stating it would make UK insurers less competitive than their European counterparts.
Asbestos proposals are a “missed opportunity” says Apil
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has branded the recent consultation to speed up the settlement of mesothelioma as a “missed opportunity.”
Towergate hires new CUO from AIG
Towergate Underwriting has appointed Paul Jewell as chief underwriting officer.
Lockton Re makes senior hire from Kiln
Lockton Re has appointed Martyn Headdey as head of engineering and construction within Lockton Re.
Miller achieves chartered status
Miller has been awarded chartered insurance broker status by the Chartered Institute of Insurance.
Axa hires fleet underwriter from Equity Red Star
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has appointed Jamie Colton to the newly created role of trading fleet underwriter for its Bristol branch.
Questgates strengthens property division
Loss adjuster Questgates has appointed Ian Woodhead as property operations director and promoted Robin Ehrlich to the role of associate director.
Gable chooses Sequel for European underwriting operation
Liechtenstein-based Gable Insurance has bought Sequel’s Eclipse Underwriting software in a deal that includes training, consultancy and implementation.
Gable chooses Sequel for European underwriting operation
Liechtenstein-based Gable Insurance has bought Sequel’s Eclipse Underwriting software in a deal that includes training, consultancy and implementation.
LV Broker targets truck market
LV Broker has launched a truck product with increased cover and e-trading capability.