Articles by Chris Wheal
Jelf secures CII Chartered Status
Jelf Insurance Brokers has been awarded Chartered Status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Catlin named entrepreneur of the year
Catlin Group chief executive Stephen Catlin has scooped Ernst & Young's 2011 ‘UK Entrepreneur of the Year’ award.
Clear names Brent Escott as NED
Independent broker Clear Insurance Management has appointed Brent Escott as a non-executive director as part of the firm’s strategy to double its premium income to £50m by 2014.
20% of holidaymakers travel without insurance
One in five UK holidaymakers go abroad without travel insurance, according to Abta.
Salvation Army insurance chooses Websure
The Salvation Army General Insurance Corporation has chosen Websure as its preferred insurance software supplier.
Aviva tones down Downton Abbey ads
Aviva has bowed to public pressure and toned down its Downtown Abbey motorcycle crash victim ads.
Axis looks to Willis for accident boss
Axis Global Accident & Health has poached Willis executive director for accident and health, Jamie Cañellas, to be senior vice president and business development manager of its international operations.
FSCS funding back under the spotlight
The Financial Services Authority is restarting its review into the funding of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Travelers enters plastics industry market
Travelers has launched an insurance product at the plastics industry as part of its strategy to broaden its offering.
Axa Commercial fills three top roles
Axa Commercial Lines has named Mandy Langton (pictured) as head of product development and has promised to bring new products to market.
XL rebrands and targets Brazil office
XL Group has launched a new global brand and marketing campaign with a new logo and the tagline: “Make Your World Go”.
Ferma 2011: Risk managers face change
Risk managers face an environment of uncertainty and continuing change, Peter den Dekker, the President of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations, has warned.
Swiss Re announces board changes
Swiss Re wants Robert Henrikson, chairman and former chief executive officer of MetLife, to join its board at its AGM on 13 April 2012. He will succeed Robert Scott who is retiring.
Swiss Re announces board changes
Swiss Re wants Robert Henrikson, chairman and former chief executive officer of MetLife, to join its board at its AGM on 13 April 2012. He will succeed Robert Scott who is retiring.
XL rebrands and targets Brazil office
XL Group has launched a new global brand and marketing campaign with a new logo and the tagline: “Make Your World Go”.
Ferma 2011: Risk managers face change
Risk managers face an environment of uncertainty and continuing change, Peter den Dekker, the President of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations, has warned.
Insolvencies drop among big firms
Credit data provider Experian says the rate of insolvencies dropped to 0.08% in August, its lowest point since February, but up on last August’s 0.07%.
Irish regulator banned Quinn family
Irish MP Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has alleged that Financial Regulator Matthew Englefield tied the hands of the Quinn Insurance administrators by banning any bids from the Quinn family.
Irish regulator banned Quinn family
Irish MP Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has alleged that Financial Regulator Matthew Englefield tied the hands of the Quinn Insurance administrators by banning any bids from the Quinn family.
HSBC bidders line up not to comment
QBE, Zurich and Allianz have refused to comment on speculation in a Reuters report that they are among bidders for HSBC’s insurance business.
Amlin brings ambassador on board
Amlin has appointed former diplomat Sir Alan Collins, as an independent non-executive director, to take effect on 14 November 2011.
Ecclesiastical stops NZ quake cover
Ecclesiastical is to cease writing earthquake cover in New Zealand following the devastating series of earthquakes in Christchurch which contributed to the insurer’s biggest ever losses.
Sagicor quits casualty treaty reinsurance
Sagicor at Lloyd’s has pulled out of providing casualty treaty reinsurance following its earlier withdrawal from property treaty reinsurance in April 2011.
APC revamps property owners’ cover
Commercial insurance underwriting agency, APC in replacing its property owners products with new residential and commercial landlords products.