Articles by Carolina Parra-Serrano
Recruitment agencies accused of mis-selling insurance
Recruitment agencies came under fire after the BBC claimed they are mis-selling personal accident insurance to temporary workers.
Helphire set to begin Autofocus settlement negotiations
Helphire Group will seek to make good its losses from the Autofocus debacle once it finishes examining documents for ‘several thousand’ cases.
Go Skippy and Open GI strike five-year partnership
Insurance technology provider Go Skippy has signed a deal with Open GI to provide a range of technology such as M Commerce and Document Portal.
R&Q hires new underwriter from Beaufort
Randall & Quilter has appointed Gordon Breslin as class underwriter at Syndicate 1991.
ABI calls on government for action on young driver safety
The Association of British Insurers has warned that Government stalling on its promise to improve young driver safety.
Insurers invest in riskier assets amid QE uncertainty
Uncertainty around the quantitative easing introduced by central banks is hurting insurers’ income streams and driving them to invest in riskier assets, according to a Black Rock study.
Insurers rubbish accusation of Claims Portal bias against non-English names
Defendant solicitor says 60% of claims from ethnic names get flagged as fraud.
Asbestos victims must not be quick to dismiss Mesothelioma scheme
Asbestos victims must not make swift judgements unfairly condemning the mesothelioma scheme, Derek Adamson, partner, insurance head of occupational health and casualty at DWF said.
Bereavement damages are a ‘postcode lottery’ say lawyers
Bereaved people in Scotland are treated more fairly than those in England and Wales when claiming damages for the loss of a family member, according to research by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.
AGCS increases board's focus on market activities
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has given its management new responsibilities, effective from 1 January 2014, which will increase the board’s focus on the delivery of client and broker services through its international office network.
Research reveals culture shift in Lloyd’s
A study of 108 senior IT decision makers from London, European and global reinsurers and commercial and specialty insurers has pointed towards a changing internal culture among Lloyd’s insurers and further afield.
Link celebrates one year anniversary
Link, the LGBT Insurance Network, has celebrated the one year anniversary of its steering committee with an event hosted by Catlin.
Tysers strengthens energy team with AAA hires
International insurance and reinsurance broker Tysers has made two key appointments to strengthen its energy team.
Asbestos charities ‘furious’ at MoJ adoption of ABI’s agenda
The Asbestos Victims Support Group Forum has met with justice minister Helen Grant to express anger and frustration around the consultation on Reforming Mesothelioma Claims.
Aqua unveils proposition to mitigate young driver insurance cost
High net worth insurer Aqueduct Underwriting has unveiled a package that aims to mitigate the high cost of young driver insurance and bring the motor and home insurance needs of families into a single portfolio.
One in four landlords lack insurance cover
Axa has warned one in four landlords have the wrong or no insurance cover and lack the necessary financial back up should the worst happen.
LV finds 230 000 SMEs do not have insurance
New research by LV Broker found that around 230 000 small business owners have no insurance cover in place, which leaves them vulnerable to liability claims, hefty fines and prosecution.
Uniqa to raise €750m from share sale
Austrian insurer Uniqa has launched a ‘Re-IPO’ share sale with views to raising around €750m.
Ironshore unveils new M&A underwriter
Ironshore International has appointed Astrid O’Reilly as M&A underwriter, based in its Singapore offices.
IUA urges renewal of US’ Terrorism Insurance Act
The International Underwriting Association has warned underwriting terrorism insurance without a US government backstop is a gamble that could create to economic uncertainty.
IUA urges renewal of US’ Terrorism Insurance Act
The International Underwriting Association has warned underwriting terrorism insurance without a US government backstop is a gamble that could create to economic uncertainty.
BGL strengthens ‘own-brand’ business with appointment
The BGL Group has appointed Ingrid Murray as consumer marketing director for Frontline, the business behind BGL’s in-house brands such as Budget and Dial Direct.
Axa and Accident Exchange reach agreement on Autofocus fraud
Four years after Accident Exchange revealed the details of the Autofocus fraud scandal, Axa and Accident Exchange have agreed a settlement to their long running dispute.
RSA Ireland CEO to lead global brokers division
RSA has appointed Phillip Smith as group director, global brokers in addition to his current role as chief executive of the insurer’s operations in Ireland.