Articles by Daniel Dunkley
APC adds to IT team
APC has added to its IT team with the appointment of Jas Brabrah as senior software developer.
Audatex system outage blasted by Axa
Axa Insurance has labelled a system outage at claims software firm audatex “unacceptable”, after a glitch left motor insurers with a four-day delay in processing repair assessments.
Hastings Direct appoints new financial controller
Hastings Direct has appointed Joy Butler as its new group financial controller.
Canopius confirms Tim Rolfe appointment
Former UK General chief executive Tim Rolfe has taken up a senior role at privately owned Lloyd’s group Canopius, Post has learnt.
Towers Watson: injury claims costs up 30%
The cost of injury claims in the UK car insurance market has grown recently by nearly 30% per annum according to Towers Watson.
Biba welcomes changes to “100 year old” insurance laws
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has responded positively to HM Treasury’s consultation paper on consumer insurance (Disclosure and Representations) bill.
Swiss Re: Europeans not buying enough life insurance
Swiss Re has unveiled a new report which claims that hundreds of thousands of people across Continental Europe do not have enough life insurance.
JLT confirms senior departure
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group has confirmed that Andrew Agnew has resigned from the group with immediate effect.
Dual signs new ATE deal
Underwriting agency Dual Corporate Risks has teamed up with The Judge, a litigation risk transfer solutions broker, to become one of its commercial ‘after the event’ underwriters.
Hiscox enters classic car partnership
US-based classic car broker Hagerty International has signed a deal with Hiscox which will see the insurer provide capacity for its UK classic car insurance products.
Willis appoints regional specialist in Latin America
Willis Group Holdings has confirmed the appointment of Edward Fyfe as regional specialist leader for Latin America.
BIS 2010: Insurance must shake off “grey and old” tag
The insurance industry must overcome perceptions of being “boring, difficult to deal with and overly complex” in order to attract a new generation of talent, according to CII president Chris Hanks.
BIS 2010: Aviva CRO highlights Hodges role in promoting risk management
Aviva UK chief executive officer Mark Hodges made improving the firm’s risk management a top priority after taking up the role, according to the insurer’s group chief risk officer Robin Spencer.
BIS 2010: M&A activity predicted to increase as Solvency II takes hold
Pressures arising from compliance with Solvency II may instigate a wave of M&A activity, a panel of leading industry figures has predicted.
BIS 2010: Hiscox boss calls for break up of ABI
Bronek Masojada, the chief executive of Hiscox has called for a separate trade body to represent the interests of general insurance from those of the life and savings sector.
BIS 2010: M&A activity predicted to increase as Solvency II takes hold
Pressures arising from compliance with Solvency II may instigate a wave of M&A activity, a panel of leading industry figures has predicted.
BIS 2010: Aviva CRO highlights Hodges role in promoting risk management
Aviva UK chief executive officer Mark Hodges made improving the firm’s risk management a top priority after taking up the role, according to the insurer’s group chief risk officer Robin Spencer.
BIS 2010: Towergate's Blanc underlines issues faced by IPO market
Towergate deputy group chief executive Amanda Blanc has highlighted the difficulties companies are facing launching IPOs in the current financial market.
Paymentshield & Towergate Home & Protect sign 3 year deal with PMS
Paymentshield and Towergate Home & Protect have been appointed to PMS’ preferred panel of general insurance providers.
Heath Lambert refinances with Santander
Heath Lambert has struck a new refinancing deal with Santander Bank, securing a £24m bank facility.
Fitch places Brit on Rating Watch Negative
Fitch Ratings has placed Brit Insurance's Insurer Financial Strength rating of 'A' on Rating Watch Negative.
Timber frame guidance set to be published
The Fire Protection Association and insurers technical research group RISC Authority have announced their intention to publish comprehensive guidance aimed at tradesmen installing services into timber frame construction.
FSA enters agreement with US regulator
The Financial Services Authority and the US Financial Industry Regulatory Authority have entered into a memorandum of understanding to support more robust cooperation between the two regulators.
IAG: 2011 to remain “challenging” in UK
Insurance Australia Group has predicted it will encounter further struggles in the UK market in 2011, as the insurer’s UK division aims to recover from a disappointing 2010.