Articles by Daniel Dunkley
Catlin swoops for Angel business
Catlin has acquired the professional indemnity and directors’ & officers’ liability book of business underwritten by Angel Underwriting.
Groupama ups bike game
Groupama Insurances has hired former Capita insurer relations manager Ian Pritchard as development underwriter within its motor team.
Open GI adds Moneyexpert to E-aggregator Panel
Moneyexpert.com is the latest comparison site to join Open GI’s E-aggregator panel, bringing the total number to 15.
Green Party look to create 1m jobs
The Green Party, in its election manifesto, has outlined plans to create one million extra jobs and training places, with a substantial £44bn package.
Oxygen adds two to Leeds office
Oxygen Insurance Brokers announced today the appointment of Victoria Wiltshire as senior client executive and Simon Rowlands as major account director.
Beazley adds to US accident & health business
Beazley has appointed Scott Machut as head of business development for the group’s accident & health division in the U.S.
Offshore insurers deny cutting rates to win ex-Quinn business
Two unrated offshore insurers said to be among the key beneficiaries of Quinn¹s problems in the UK have hit back at suggestions they are underpricing risks to win commercial business previously underwritten by the Irish firm.
Global takaful market set to surpass $8.8bn in 2010
Global takaful contributions grew 29% in 2008 to reach $5.3bn, with Saudi Arabia and Malaysia the biggest, according to Ernst & Young.
Coversure and Lorega launch commercial claims service
Coversure and Lorega are to launch Coversure Commercial Concierge, a new commercial claims service for Coversure clients.
PMI handbook launched for IFAs
Private Medical Insurance publishers Craigdallie has published a PMI Handbook for professional advisers seeking information on the different PMI plans available in the UK market.
Jubilee raids Oval for A&H Underwriter
Jubilee has appointed Steve Green as Accident & Health underwriter at Jubilee Syndicate 5820.
Serious Fraud Office conviction rate up 74%
The Serious Fraud Office has significantly increased its conviction rate in cases brought before the courts in the past year, according to figures it is releasing in advance of its annual report.
ABI and MIB to create Employers' Liability Tracing Office
ELTO to be headed up be RSA UK CEO Adrian Brown.
Towergate outlook changed from 'stable' to 'negative', says Moody’s
Moody's Investors Service today also affirmed the B2 Corporate Family Rating of the broker.
Giles to make first Lloyd's acquisition
Giles Insurance Brokers is in negotiations with Cooper Gay to acquire its FSJ business unit, Post has learnt.
Law firm blames Quinn woes on Irish economy
The news today that Quinn Insurance has been placed into provisional administration will concern solicitors according to Hugh Evans, financial litigation partner at DLA.
Law firm blames Quinn woes on Irish economy
The news today that Quinn Insurance has been placed into provisional administration will concern solicitors according to Hugh Evans, financial litigation partner at DLA.
Entertainment brokers seeks to double size after US tie-up
Stockport-based Doodson Broking Group has signalled its intent to double in size over the next five years after forming a partnership with US broker Crossfields Insurance.
Markerstudy switches to Open GI
Markerstudy has moved its IT systems to Open GI in a five year deal that will support 130 users.
Entertainment brokers seeks to double size after US tie-up
Stockport-based Doodson Broking Group has signalled its intent to double in size over the next five years after forming a partnership with US broker Crossfields Insurance.
LV to hit prime-time TV with ad campaign
The brand-led LV campaign starts on 15 April, featuring on TV, digital media, outdoor activity, national, regional and specialist print, plus direct mail and press inserts.
Solicitors concerned by fraud "epidemic"
LV funded research has found that over six in ten legal professionals believe that TV advertising is one of the key reasons for the increase in people reporting false personal injury claims.
Biba cautious over FSCS announcement
Chief executive Eric Galbraith calls for compensation funding model to be addressed.
Questgates launches fast-track MoJ service
Loss adjuster to provide a fast track motor investigation service designed to help its insurer clients meet the requirements of the road traffic accident personal injury claims reforms being introduced on April 30 2010.