Articles by Daniel Dunkley
QBE lands further rugby tie-up
QBE has signed an agreement with the Rugby Football Union to become the title sponsor of the Autumn Internationals.
RSA acquires Canadian firm ETFS
RSA Insurance Group has confirmed the acquisition of the insurance assets of Expert Travel Financial Services Incorporated a distributor of travel insurance in Canada.
FSA acknowledges consumer support on product intervention
The Financial Services Authority has published its feedback statement discussing responses to its “Product Intervention” discussion paper.
Beachcroft: FSA product intervention marks “a major U-turn” in approach
Matthew Rutter, financial services partner at Beachcroft, has said the FSA’s feedback statement on product intervention – its powers to stop or intervene over financial services products – marks a major U-turn in its approach.
Aviva adds two to liability units
Aviva has made two new key appointments in the liability team of its Underwriting, Pricing and Product business unit.
IAG to focus on Australia, New Zealand and Asia
Equity Red Star's parent group Insurance Australia Group Limited has said it will prioritise growth in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
AM Best affirms Hanover ‘A’ rating
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of The Hanover Insurance Group Property and Casualty Companies (The Hanover) and its members.
Lonmar and Catlin strike Medicare agreement
Lonmar Global Risks and Catlin have negotiated a new facility for Lonmar’s specialist Medicare International division.
RBSI businesses record sharp losses in 2010 as claims soar
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance companies NIG, Churchill, Direct Line and UKI all suffered losses during 2010, latest accounts reveal.
Transatlantic and Allied World in $8.5bn merger
Transatlantic Holdings and Allied World Assurance Company have confirmed the signing of a definitive merger agreement.
LV Broker appoints Manchester boss
LV= Broker has confirmed Stuart Frost as manager of the Manchester branch.
SSP appoints global head of value propositions
SSP has added to its insurer division with the appointment of Sabine VanderLinden as global head of value propositions.
Only 12% of Global insurance programme managers are convinced they have full visibility of their global policies
Following the 'International Programme Design - Global v Local' workshop run by JLT Specialty Limited at the AIRMIC Conference this week, JLT has claimed many of the people in charge of arranging insurance for their companies on a global basis are not…
Only 12% of Global insurance programme managers are convinced they have full visibility of their global policies
Following the 'International Programme Design - Global v Local' workshop run by JLT Specialty Limited at the AIRMIC Conference this week, JLT has claimed many of the people in charge of arranging insurance for their companies on a global basis are not…
Junction renews RAC tie-up
Junction has signed a new five year contract to handle the broker panel for RAC Insurance.
Marsh urges European boards to focus on interconnected risks
Understanding the interconnected nature of the risks their organisations face and adopting a more dynamic approach to risk management should be key priorities for European boards in the wake of increased global perils, Marsh has said.
Marsh urges European boards to focus on interconnected risks
Understanding the interconnected nature of the risks their organisations face and adopting a more dynamic approach to risk management should be key priorities for European boards in the wake of increased global perils, Marsh has said.
Jelf Group turns around loss to £0.8m profit before tax
Jelf Group, the Bristol-based broking group, has recorded an operating profit before tax of £0.8m for the six months ended 31 March 2011.
John McFarlane poised to land Aviva chairman role
John McFarlane, the former chief executive of the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, is poised to take over from Lord Sharman as chairman as Aviva according to reports.
RBSI launches Sainsbury's motor offering
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has launched its affinity partnership with supermarket Sainsbury's - first revealed by Post in March.
Auto Restore targets consumers in direct offering
Car repair firm Auto Restore is launching a new ‘direct to consumer’ proposition, offering motorists with minor vehicle body damage an alternative to making an insurance claim for their repairs
Homer: Hodges was “only credible” external option
In an exclusive interview with Postonline, outgoing Towergate chief executive Andy Homer has hailed the coup of recruiting Aviva UK CEO Mark Hodges to run the broker - insisting he was the “only credible external option” to succeed him.
Aviva UK GI CEO McMillan backs “life heavyweight” Matthews to manage GI responsibilities
Aviva UK general insurance chief executive David McMillan has insisted the appointment of “life insurance heavyweight” Trevor Matthews to replace the outgoing Mark Hodges as UK CEO will not impact the firm’s ability to serve general insurance customers.
Homer to step down in October as Hodges joins Towergate
Towergate Chairman Alastair Lyons has confirmed that subject to FSA approval, Mark Hodges, currently executive director and UK chief executive officer of Aviva plc will join the broker to replace Andy Homer.