Articles by Daniel Dunkley
AJAG issues final Jackson response
The Access to Justice Action Group (AJAG) has today submitted its response to the Ministry of Justice Green Paper on implementing the Jackson review.
Allianz Legal Protection adds to BTE Team
Allianz Legal Protection has appointed Basil Anderson as key account developer within its before-the-event (BTE) insurance team.
NIG defends aggressive “Guarantee to Beat” pricing campaign
Dave Parry, director of sales and distribution at NIG, has defended the firm’s March/April “Guarantee to Beat” pricing strategy, recently advertised to brokers.
Powerplace hit by Reed departure
Towergate-owned trading platform Powerplace has confirmed the departure of chief executive Matthew Reed.
Novae finalises run-off closures
In an announcement to the London Stock Exchange, Novae has confirmed it has closed two of its run-off syndicates, while predicting its pre-tax profit for 2010 will reach at least £34m.
XL GWP flat as underwriting income falls
Property and Casualty insurer XL has recorded a combined operating ratio of 94.8% for 2010 (2009: 93.6%), while announcing it has received approval to offer insurance in China.
Whittington makes personnel change in Singapore
Whittington Group has promoted Ross Bundey, group general counsel, to the position of director of the Group’s holding company, Whittington Group Pte Ltd.
Lockton warns firms over data breaches
A new Lockton White-paper has warned organisations that do not notify data breaches they are “living on borrowed time”.
ABI: winter freeze cost insurers £1.4bn
The ABI has stated that total costs for motor and home claims reached £1.4bn during 24 November to 31 December 2010, as the “big freeze” swept across the UK.
Terra Firma confirms Chaucer interest
Private Equity giant Terra Firma has confirmed a potential bid for Lloyd’s of London insurer Chaucer’s entire issued share capital.
Brightside swoops for Quote Exchange
Brightside Group has agreed to purchase the entire issued share capital of Quote Exchange Limited for a maximum consideration of £3.7m in cash and the issue of 1,394,700 ordinary shares in Brightside
Aspen insurance division makes $23.6m underwriting loss in 2010
Aspen's insurance segment has made an underwriting loss of $23.6m in 2010, compared with an underwriting profit of $13.9m in 2009.
AVCIS reaches £4m recovery milestone with South African haul
Following the recovery of 18 high-value stolen vehicles from South Africa, the UK’s vehicle crime unit has announced that it has recovered vehicles valued in excess of £4 million during the past four months.
New partners join DWF’s insurance team
DWF has appointed two new partners, Ashley Mahon and Joseph Arazi, to its insurance team.
Brit Insurance adds property and packages underwriter
Brit Insurance has expanded its combined property and packages London team with the appointment of Stuart Wolstenholme as property and packages underwriter.
Aon Benfield: Australian floods could cost $20bn
Aon Benfield has released its monthly Cat Recap report, predicting that devastating floods in Australia could impact insurers to the tune of $20bn US dollars.
Aon Benfield: Australian floods could cost $20bn
Aon Benfield has released its monthly Cat Recap report, predicting that devastating floods in Australia could impact insurers to the tune of $20bn US dollars.
Alleanza Toro assigned 'AA' financial strength and counterparty credit ratings
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has assigned its 'AA-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Alleanza Toro SpA, an operating company of Italy-based insurance group Generali. The outlook is stable.
Alleanza Toro assigned 'AA' financial strength and counterparty credit ratings
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has assigned its 'AA-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Alleanza Toro SpA, an operating company of Italy-based insurance group Generali. The outlook is stable.
RFIB launches Russian broker
Lloyd’s of London broker RFIB has established a new retail broker in Russia.
RFIB launches Russian broker
Lloyd’s of London broker RFIB has established a new retail broker in Russia.
Oxford Insurance Brokers adds two to PI team
Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker Oxford Insurance Brokers has confirmed two new additions to its UK professional indemnity team.
Bright Grey awarded ‘5 Star’ Defaqto rating
Protection specialist Bright Grey has been awarded the maximum 5 star rating by independent financial research company Defaqto, for its critical illness product.
Towers Watson completes EMB deal
Towers Watson has confirmed its acquisition of EMB, the property and casualty professional services firm.