Articles by Daniel Dunkley
LMIE aims for slice of mid-corp market
Liberty Mutual insurance Europe is targeting rivals Ace and Chubb for a larger slice of the mid-corporate market - a sector it believes will act as a “springboard” into the wider UK market.
Amlin blames earthquakes for £250m drop in profit
Amlin will monitor rate increases in earthquake zones in 2011, after blaming significant catastrophe activity for a £250m drop in profit for 2010.
Lorega adds to Midlands broker team
Loss recovery insurance specialist Lorega has appointed Tracey Sutton as broker business development manager for the Midlands region.
Kerry London confirms senior departure
Regional director Zena Tebboth has left Kerry London, Postonline can reveal.
Insurecom reshuffles board
Insurecom has confirmed that that both chief executive Phillip Walter and chief financial officer Rod Britton are to leave the business in May, following a decision to restructure the business.
Omega board laments “baptism of fire” as profits fall $84.4m in 2010
Omega Insurance has recorded a loss of $42.8m – a sharp fall from the $43.6m profit recorded in 2009.
RSA hires Coffey for personal lines restructure
RSA has appointed Mark Coffey as trading director, personal lines broker, with effect from 1 April.
CNA creates new transport unit
CNA Insurance Company has formed a transportation & logistics industry team to operate throughout its European network.
Allianz in timber frame warning
Allianz has launched a campaign to highlight the fire risks associated to timber frame construction sites.
Cunningham Lindsey hails fraud ring conviction
Cunningham Lindsey’s Investigation Services has helped to secure the convictions of two men involved in a £250,000 tractor ringing scam.
CCV acquires niche motor broker
Cullum Capital Ventures has acquired Hanbury Insurance, a personal and commercial lines broker in South Wales specialising in taxi insurance.
Post history – 30 years ago: shareholder problems alleviated
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
European Court of Human rights states findings on MGN application
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Investing in the profession - claims: a focus on training
There has been a lot of talk about professionalism in the claims sector. But while those operating in the field have long been granted access to significant training resources, what about those in the back office? Daniel Dunkley looks at whether things…
Career development & CSR: Six rugby clubs rewarded with coaching
QBE has rewarded six rugby clubs with the opportunity to train with three top premiership players through its sponsorship arrangement with premiership rugby.
Plexus law adds to Manchester branch
Defendant insurance law specialist Plexus Law has recruited a team of specialists to its Manchester office.
Swiss Re set to be hit by $800m New Zealand claims
Swiss Re has estimated its claims cost from the earthquake in New Zealand on 22 February 2011 to be approximately $800m, net of retrocession and before tax.
A&A Group laments "victory for boy racers" in ECJ ruling
Steven McPherson of A & A Group, which specialises in young high risk drivers, has said the European Court of Justice ruling against gender-determined pricing is a “victory for boy racers”
JLT restructures Japanese offering
Through an equity transfer arrangement, the JLT Group has established JLT Holdings Japan.
Willis makes Middle East appointment
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Atish Suri as a divisional director in Dubai, establishing an “on-the-ground presence” in the region.
Amlin blames quakes for falling 2010 profits
Lloyd’s insurer Amlin has recorded a profit before tax of £259.2m for 2010 (2009:£509.1m), after £203.6m of losses from both the Chile and New Zealand earthquakes.
Glencairn adds to food and drink team
Glencairn, a company within Faber & Dumas, the third-party wholesale brokerage arm of global insurance broker Willis Group Holdings, has appointed Jamie Webb as account executive, Glencairn Casualty.
LV profits soar beyond £30m for 2010
LV's general insurance arm has recorded a pre-tax profit of £35m for 2010 – a £33m increase on its prior year performance.
Lockton adds to professions team
Lockton has confirmed the appointment of Janey Milligan as a consultant to its professions team in Scotland.