Articles by Daniel Dunkley
New online PI broker launches in Ipswich
A new online professional indemnity insurance broker has launched in Ipswich.
Aviva European move will raise £340m, according to analyst
Aviva Group’s decision to part-sell its stake in Benelux insurer Delta Lloyd will strengthen the firm’s focus and reduce its credit exposure, an analyst at Jefferies has stated.
Aviva European move will raise £340m, according to analyst
Aviva Group’s decision to part-sell its stake in Benelux insurer Delta Lloyd will strengthen the firm’s focus and reduce its credit exposure, an analyst at Jefferies has stated.
Aviva to part-sell stake in Benelux insurer
Aviva Group has outlined plans to sell 15% of its share in Benelux insurer Delta Lloyd, as part of its ongoing plan to focus on “core markets”.
Aviva to part-sell stake in Benelux insurer
Aviva Group has outlined plans to sell 15% of its share in Benelux insurer Delta Lloyd, as part of its ongoing plan to focus on “core markets”.
Beazley adds to terrorism team
Beazley has appointed Chris Parker to lead its terrorism and political violence team.
Peter Wood reveals Go Compare desire
Esure founder and chairman Peter Wood has revealed a desire to up his stake and complete an acquisition of aggregator Go Compare, before launching an initial public offering.
Provident sale to be finalised today: sources
Sources close to the sale of motor insurer Provident to MMA parent Covea have confirmed the deal is expected to go through today.
Blanc: Axa will open new branches if brokers want them
Axa Commercial Lines CEO Amanda Blanc has exclusively revealed the firm may open new branches as it seeks to “fill in gaps” in its UK regional network.
Hardy outlines £12m Japan tsunami exposure
In a statement to the London Stock Exchange, Hardy Underwriting Bermuda Limited has issued its guidance on the Japan earthquake-tsunami in March.
Aon Benfield reviews costly March catastrophes
Aon has issued its monthly cat recap report, reviewing the natural disaster perils in March.
Amlin reveals possible $150m Japan quake exposure
Lloyd's insurer Amlin has outlined its initial first quarter claims estimates for the disasters in Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
European insurers voice "urgent" Solvency II fears
Representatives of the European insurance industry have written to the European Commissioner for the Internal Market and Services, Michel Barnier, to ensure that the “overly conservative and prescriptive” elements it believes are contained in the draft…
European insurers voice "urgent" Solvency II fears
Representatives of the European insurance industry have written to the European Commissioner for the Internal Market and Services, Michel Barnier, to ensure that the “overly conservative and prescriptive” elements it believes are contained in the draft…
Jefferies International tips Admiral for UK motor domination
Equity analysts at Jefferies International have reiterated their “cautious hold” recommendation for shares in FTSE 100 insurer Admiral, while stating the insurer could have a dominant position in the UK personal lines motor market by 2015.
Moody’s: Lloyd’s motor deterioration “alarming”
Moody’s has said the performance of the Lloyd’s market in 2010 - a £2.2bn profit before tax – “compares favourably” with its peers in the reinsurance and commercial markets, but warns of the “alarming” deterioration in its motor book.
Liberty Mutual Europe opens two UK offices
Following its recent decision to push into commercial lines mid-markets, Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe has announced it is to open two new offices in Birmingham and London.
BTO adds three new partners
Law firm BTO Solicitors has appointed three new partners.
LV Group bounces back from 2009 loss
Mutual insurance, retirement and investment group LV has recorded a result after tax of £21.3m for 2010, following a loss of £172.2m in 2009.
PwC: Bribery Act latest “good news”
PwC has stressed the final guidance on the Bribery Act, released today, and acceptance of the need for a “proportionate and risk-based approach” to the issue, is good news for financial services companies.
ABI disappointed with FOS decision
The Association of British Insurers has said it is “disappointed” at the Financial Ombudsman Service’s decision to increase its levy on firms.
Brit Insurance appoints new non-exec
Brit Insurance Holdings has nominated Hans–Peter Gerhardt as a non-executive director.
Brokers await Bribery Act guidance
The Ministry of Justice’s final guidance on what companies will need to do to comply with the Bribery Act, is set to be released tomorrow.
Canopius acquires K Drewe and Look
The largest privately owned Lloyd’s company, Canopius, has acquired the businesses of K Drewe Insurance Brokers Limited and Look Insurance Services Limited.