Articles by Daniel Dunkley
General Insurance optimism at a low, Pwc says
Optimism in the general insurance industry is at its lowest point since September 2008, according a survey from the Confederation of British Industry and Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
Forensic accountancy firm adds to regional offices
Forths, which provides forensic accountancy services to insurance companies, has opened a second office in Leeds.
Oval swoops for South-west broker
Oval has acquired Gloucester based insurance broker J L Fisher
Markel adds to hull and war team
Markel International has appointed Daniel McCarthy as an underwriter within its Hull and War team.
Manson relocates in Manchester
Manson Insurance Group moves to new location - Kabel House, 15 Quay Street, in the heart of the Manchester business district.
EMB: "motor reserves running out"
Things expected to get worse for motor market according to an EMB report.
Co-op general insurance premiums up £29.9m for 2009
The general insurance division of the firm’s retail business said premiums had increased 7.6% on 2008, according to an announcement to the London Stock Exchange.
Medicals Direct Group takes annual turnover to £25m
The North London-based medical services solutions provider has acquired three companies operated by a competitor.
Admiral accused of breaching Race Relations Act
Car insurer Admiral possibly in breach of anti-discriminatory laws, according to report.
NIG raids Axa, Hiscox and Travelers for regional underwriting managers
NIG has made a series of senior underwriting appointments to spearhead a “major push” for regional SME business
Omega shareholders agree to board restructure
Six new non-executive directors on board, five go at insurer.
Fortis UK profit down £47m
Fortis reports non-life profit before tax and interest of £29m, down from £76m in 2008, with CEO Barry Smith attributing reduced profit to “challenging market conditions.”
FSA disappointed with industry criticism of PPI reforms
The Financial Services Authority has published feedback to its plans to reform the Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) market and announced a further six week consultation on its revised package of measures.
CED International acquires Interiura
CED International has swooped for international claims handling network Interiura, from parent company Arag.
CED International acquires Interiura
CED International has swooped for international claims handling network Interiura, from parent company Arag.
Broker Network adds to new start up numbers
Preston-based broker Fulwood Insurance Services has signed up to Broker Network’s new start-up proposition launched last month.
New start up signs four-year deal with Open GI
Aquilla selects software firm to supply core trading system and business intelligence tools.
Bluefin set to make six acquisitions
Axa-owned broker also reveals it expects to make “many more” acquisitions in coming months, targeting the East Midlands, South West, Wales, and Northern Scotland.
Holman's appoints new managing director
Lloyd’s broker John Holman & Sons has appointed Angela Tjay Mazuri as managing director.
Thornside and Argos to partner in Ireland
Thornside, the pet insurance division of Capita Insurance Distribution, is to work with Home Retail Group to provide and administer its new pet insurance programme in Ireland.
Thornside and Argos to partner in Ireland
Thornside, the pet insurance division of Capita Insurance Distribution, is to work with Home Retail Group to provide and administer its new pet insurance programme in Ireland.
Oval appointed to global broker network
Broker appointed to Wells Fargo Global Broker Network
MASS Chairman welcomes delays to RTA process
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has welcomed the Ministry of Justice’s decision to delay the implementation of the new RTA process to 30 April from 6 April.
Insured losses from Chile earthquake likely to exceed $2bn
‘Economic losses’ may exceed $15bn, according to AIR Worldwide