Articles by Daniel Dunkley
Defaqto: significant variation in legal cover for uninsured loss recovery
Findings from a Defaqto study have revealed “significant variations” in comprehensive motor insurance policies, for those looking to reclaim costs for uninsured losses.
MSL unveils new legal expenses policy
The firm has launched a new legal expenses policy for businesses, which provides up to £50,000 financial protection for legal costs per claim.
Markerstudy fraud investigator joins IFIG board
Markerstudy’s Andrew Davies has been named as a board member of the Insurance Fraud Investigators Group (IFIG).
Oxygen Corporate Risks confirms new Leeds boss
Oxygen Insurance Brokers, a subsidiary of Oxygen Holdings, has appointed Simon Rowlands to head up its Leeds office.
Ecclesiastical in Gloucester office move
Ecclesiastical has moved its Gloucester office to Gloucester Docks from Brunswick Road.
Lloyd's: East London sees ‘extreme weather’ increase
A new Lloyd’s of London has discovered East London has experienced a tenfold increase in extreme daily rainfall since 1960, and warning that the closure of meteorological stations is resulting in incomplete data, impairing future analysis.
Lloyds pulls credit linked PPI products
Lloyds Banking Group has announced it has ceased selling credit linked payment protection insurance (PPI), effective from 23 July.
Open GI and MCE in 5 year deal
Motorcycle broker MCE has signed a major deal with Open GI, in a move that will cover its entire IT infrastructure for its call centre and trading website.
Amlin appoints former Aon director to broker role
Amlin has appointed Patrick McMillen as business development and broker relationship manager.
Sterling in broker survey boost
Sterling Insurance has welcomed positive feedback from brokers on its claims service and Executive Business product, as the insurer published results from its annual online broker survey.
Law report: Forced treatment in best interest of cancer victim
DH NHS Foundation Trust v PS (Family Division—26 May 2010)
Law report: Conflicting claim decisions for substantially same issue
Churchill Insurance Company v Wilkinson; Evans v Equitable Claims (Court of Appeal—19 May 2010)
Irish regulator spells out stance on client premiums
The Financial Regulator in Ireland has published the findings of an examination of compliance by insurance intermediaries, with the rules governing the handling of client premiums and the operation of client premium accounts.
Irish regulator spells out stance on client premiums
The Financial Regulator in Ireland has published the findings of an examination of compliance by insurance intermediaries, with the rules governing the handling of client premiums and the operation of client premium accounts.
Bowring Marsh opens Hong Kong office
The specialist international placement broker at Marsh has expanded its footprint in Asia with the opening of its ninth Hong Kong office.
Amtrust Europe makes business development appointment
Amtrust Europe has appointed John Harrop as business development manager at its Nottingham office.
SRA confirms tough new stance on Assigned Risks Pool
The board of the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority has approved a strategy for the enhanced control of the Assigned Risks Pool that provides indemnity for solicitors’ firms that struggle to obtain insurance in the market.
Corpore ventures into new corporate health services
Rehabilitation and injury management firm Corpore is to extend its range of occupational health services to the corporate market.
Colin Naish takes up Cardiff presidency
Colin Naish of Cunningham Lindsey has taken up the role of president at the Insurance Institute of Cardiff.
Quinn faces massive claim after Burger King factory blaze
Quinn is set to face a significant claim after a factory used by fast food giant Burger King was destroyed by fire, it has emerged.
Quinn faces massive claim after Burger King factory blaze
Quinn is set to face a significant claim after a factory used by fast food giant Burger King was destroyed by fire, it has emerged.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Give the personal touch
Fortis UK’s stringent customer service standards have led to a successful partnership with age Concern enterprises and were even critical in saving a customer’s life reports Daniel Dunkley.
Former SSP development manager joins Open GI
Andy Beardshaw, former development manager at SSP, has joined Open GI to manage the company’s Open Trader team.
A-Plan set to open new high street branch
A-Plan has strengthened its regional presence with the opening of a new branch in Poole, Dorset.