Articles by Daniel Dunkley
Suncorp faces NZ$60m exposure to Christchurch quake
Australian firm Suncorp, one of the most prominent insurers in New Zealand, has claimed it is “well protected” against losses arising from the Christchurch earthquake.
IAG: NZ earthquake could cost $40m
Insurance Australia Group has confirmed that its New Zealand businesses, which include State and NZI, could be hit by a $40m claim from the Christchurch earthquake on 22 February.
Willis adds to employee benefits team
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Olivier Bruyninckx as head of its European multinational employee benefits team with immediate effect.
Willis adds to employee benefits team
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Olivier Bruyninckx as head of its European multinational employee benefits team with immediate effect.
Aon Benfield: 712 000 people exposed to NZ earthquake tremors
Aon Benfield has estimated that the magnitude 6.3 earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, could have been felt by close to 710 000 people in the country.
Bermuda hails “impressive” year for insurance sector
The Bermuda insurance market continued to record “impressive results” - despite another challenging year, The Bermuda Monetary Authority has reported.
Gallagher names new chairman
Former JLT chairman Andrew Agnew is set to become chairman of the Arthur J. Gallagher International Executive, effective 1 May 2011.
LV looks to NIG for Manchester boss
LV has confirmed the appointment of NIG regional business development manager Stuart Frost to lead its Manchester branch.
Gallagher in Heath Lambert takeover talks
Arthur J Gallagher International is in takeover talks with London market broker Heath Lambert, according to sources close to the company.
Torus names casualty construction vice president
Torus has appointed Pat Hindle as vice president of its new Excess Casualty Construction division, based in Jersey City.
Irish government woes delay Quinn Insurance sale
The proposed sale of Quinn Insurance has been delayed by the firm’s administrators until after a new Irish government is elected, according to reports.
Shipping body softens stance on private anti-pirate armies
The International Union of Marine Insurance has welcomed the announcement by the International Chamber of Shipping that it is now taking a more neutral position on the use of private armed security personnel on board ships to protect them from pirates.
Ageas strengthens commercial broker team
Ageas has appointed three new broker account executives to cover the North east, East and West Midlands, and South west.
CFC sees operating profit rise 26%
Specialist lines MGA, CFC has recorded a gross premium income rise to £36 million for the year ending September 2010.
“Augmented reality” campaign for Aviva brokers
Marketing agency Balloon Dog has provided Aviva with an augmented reality campaign designed to raise awareness of the insurer’s product offering in the technology sector.
Aviva appoints group asset & liability management director
Aviva has appointed Martin Muir as its group asset & liability management director, effective from 11 April 2011.
Aviva appoints group asset & liability management director
Aviva has appointed Martin Muir as its group asset & liability management director, effective from 11 April 2011.
Zurich appoints group HR head
Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Peter Wright to the position of group head of Human Resources, effective 21 February.
Zurich appoints group HR head
Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Peter Wright to the position of group head of Human Resources, effective 21 February.
Auto Windscreens insurer clients jump ship to rivals
Insurer partners of Auto Windscreens have admitted they are moving immediately to rival providers after it emerged the firm had been placed into administration.
Cooper Gay confirms Kinsella resignation
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has confirmed the resignation of business development director Geoff Kinsella.
Martin Shepperson joins Tokio Marine Europe
Tokio Marine Europe has appointed a new member of staff in its Birmingham office.
Insurers tighten belt on business claims
Claim Experts has called on policyholders to take simple steps to improve the chances of a full payout if disaster strikes.
First Assist selects new intellectual property manager
FirstAssist Legal Protection has appointed of Bob Knock as Intellectual Property Product Manager as part of its strategy to support further growth in the IP market.