Articles by Daniel Dunkley
Aviva launches motor claims Iphone app
Aviva has signalled its intent to embrace the mobile phone market through the launch of its first Iphone application for motor claims.
Ace: businesses need to focus on US trade risks
Ace’s corporate liability team has urged UK businesses to carefully consider the risks and opportunities of trading in the US.
Birmingham remains top spot for fraud
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has released its fraud statistics for Q3, pinpointing Birmingham, Liverpool, and Manchester as the top three cities for fraudulent activity.
CIFAS: fraud remains “rife” in the UK
Data provided by the 265 member organisations of CIFAS – the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service - has revealed fraud remains rife in the UK.
Insurers appalled over surgeon’s ‘voluntary erasure’
Health insurers were “astonished” to be given only 24 hours to respond to a Harley Street surgeon’s application for ‘voluntary erasure’ from the medical register — after four years of building a case of evidence regarding improper conduct.
Whittington Syndicate 2015 approved for January 2011
Lloyd’s managing agent Whittington Capital Management, part of the Whittington Group, has confirmed that Lloyd’s Franchise Board has “in principle” approved plans to establish new Syndicate 2015, backed by SCOR.
Lloyd's appoints new appeal tribunal president
The council of Lloyd's has appointed Mr Christopher Symons QC to be president of Lloyd's appeal tribunal for a term of three years.
HCML confirms new COO
Simon Dawson, a former senior executive at ACM/BGL benefits, has joined Health & Case Management.
Toby Esser assumes new role as Jim Summers resigns
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford Group has confirmed that it has accepted the resignation of Jim Summers, CEO of the Group’s UK based Lloyd’s broker, Cooper Gay & Co Ltd.
Brett & Randall rebrands to 'B&R'
Leicester-based broker Brett & Randall has rebranded to B&R.
Close Premium Finance selects new MD
Janet Wilson has been appointed managing director of Close Premium Finance.
Marsh adds Willis director to international division
Cath Whitaker has been appointed to a new senior market relationship role at Marsh, joining from rival Willis, where she was acting managing director of its strategic carrier relationships.
Marsh adds Willis director to international division
Cath Whitaker has been appointed to a new senior market relationship role at Marsh, joining from rival Willis, where she was acting managing director of its strategic carrier relationships.
25% of drivers pay out to avoid an insurance claim
Research by discount and voucher code website ‘My Voucher Codes’ has revealed that a quarter of drivers have avoided using their motor insurance by giving money to a driver they have crashed into to fix the damage.
BLS Insurance Brokers makes first acquisition
Lancashire based BLS Insurance Brokers has confirmed its first acquisition since commencing trading in June 2010, swooping for Bury-based Goodwin Best Insurance Brokers.
Former Lloyd’s of London CEO joins L&G
Nick Prettejohn, Lloyd’s of London CEO between 1999-2005, has joined Legal & General as an independent non-executive director, with effect from 2 November 2010
Marsh warns firms over fire brigade strikes
Marsh has warned companies to take extra precautions to protect their businesses during planned industrial action on 5-7 November by the UK’s Fire Brigade Union.
Aon "laptop in the pond" case: decision
A senior Aon broker accused of breaking the terms of his gardening leave will no longer face contempt of court charges, Postonline has learnt.
QBE creates group executive role
QBE has confirmed a restructure into three main operating divisions: the Americas; Europe and Australia Asia Pacific. As part of the restructure, the insurer has created the new role of CEO of global underwriting operations based in Sydney.
Fitch takes Brit off negative watch
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Brit Insurance Limited's Insurer Financial Strength rating at 'A', and Brit Insurance Holdings N.V.'s Long-term Issuer Default Rating at 'BBB+' and its subordinated notes at 'BB+.
Lockton adds former Chartis manager to PI team
Stuart Dugdill joins Lockton’s Manchester office on 1 November.
Postscript – 10 years ago: Xchanging in Lloyd’s and IUA tie-up
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight form ten years ago reveals.
Mapfre revenues up 9.2% as net result drops 5.2%
Mapfre has revealed its revenues have increased by 9.2% in the first 9 months of 2010 - however its net attributable result has fallen in the same period.
JLT Insurance Management Malta welcomes new shareholder
JLT Insurance Management Malta a joint venture between JLT Insurance Management Limited (JLTIMG) and Elmo Insurance Limited, a Maltese domestic insurer, has confirmed that Risk and Reinsurance Solutions SA (2RS) will become a 33% shareholder in JLTIMM…