Articles by Daniel Dunkley
Towergate appoints Mark Hodges as group CEO
Aviva plc has announced Mark Hodges, UK CEO will leave the business to join Towergate.
Broker Assistance unveils new online system
North West-based motor claims and legal expenses insurance provider Broker Assistance has begun rolling out an enhanced on-line service system for new and existing customers.
Kennedys creates Irish operation with merger
International litigation and dispute resolution firm, Kennedys has opened its ninth international office in Dublin.
Kennedys creates Irish operation with merger
International litigation and dispute resolution firm, Kennedys has opened its ninth international office in Dublin.
Xchanging disposes of US asset
Outsourcing firm Xchanging has sold its US Cambridge workers' compensation operation for $22.7m as part of plans to restructure its business.
Ironshore opens London branch
Ironshore has received approval from the Central Bank of Ireland, to open a branch office in London.
Kane acquires HSBC Insurance Management
Kane, a provider of specialist risk and insurance management services, has completed its acquisition of the insurance management operations of HSBC. The deal has received approval from all relevant regulatory bodies.
Brit opens Lloyd’s company in Australia
Brit Insurance has confirmed the opening of a new Lloyd’s service company in Sydney, Australia.
Insurers most fearful of regulation, according to survey
The greatest danger currently facing the insurance industry is the raft of new regulations being introduced, according to a new survey which ranks insurance sector risk.
Sword Insurance snapped up by private equity firm
Private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P, has backed a leveraged management buy out of Sword Insurance from French-owned Sword Group.
Private sector businesses on the increase
The number of private sector businesses in the UK at the start of 2010 increased by 48,000 (1.1 per cent) since the start of 2009, statistics from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills reveal.
PPI broker falls into administration
A payment protection insurance insurance broker, Wilmslow Financial Services, has gone into administration.
Markel changes UK team
Markel international has reorganised its retail division Markel UK, appointing Steve Carroll to a wider retail role.
Kiln predicts “excellent” 2009 returns with outlook down for 2010
J Kiln & Co Limited, part of the Tokio Marine Group, has released forecasts for the 2009 and 2010 years of account – with 2009 set to make “excellent returns” and 2010 hit by major catastrophe activity.
Hastings moves into pet insurance
Hastings Direct has launched pet insurance for Britain’s cat and dog owners.
Arista appoints East Anglia underwriter
Commercial lines MGA Arista Insurance has appointed Stephen Robinson as development underwriter for the East Anglia region.
Barbon marks second year of growth with £11m profit
Barbon Insurance Group has recorded a pre-tax profit of over £11m based on a 4% increase in turnover in 2010.
Arthur J Gallagher acquires Singapore broker
Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed the opening of a new representative office in Singapore through the acquisition of ITI Solutions, a specialist broking house.
Zurich rings changes to commercial broker division
Zurich has made a number of new appointments as part of the planned restructure of its UKGI commercial division.
Hastings names retail boss
Hastings Direct has appointed Tobias van der Meer as the new managing director of Hastings Retail.
Arthur J Gallagher acquires Singapore broker
Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed the opening of a new representative office in Singapore through the acquisition of ITI Solutions, a specialist broking house.
McManus lands Willis Limited CEO role
Willis has confirmed the appointment of Brendan McManus to CEO of Willis Limited. He will take on the job in addition to his role as CEO, Willis UK & Ireland.
Aviva Life CEO heads to Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Banking Group has appointed Aviva UK Life CEO Toby Strauss to the position of group director for Insurance.
McManus lands Willis Limited CEO role
Willis has confirmed the appointment of Brendan McManus to CEO of Willis Limited. He will take on the job in addition to his role as CEO, Willis UK & Ireland.