Articles by Francesca Nyman
Fundamental dishonesty clause criticised for 'unfairly targeting claimants'
Claimant legal bodies have slammed the non-amendment of the the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill clause
Timetable revealed for Scottish Court Reform
The Lord President, the head of the judiciary in Scotland, has announced the timetable for the implementation of the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act.
Ace launches local cyber units throughout continental Europe
Ace Group today unveiled a new, independent cyber risk business unit designed to provide local specialist expertise across continental Europe.
XL expands German PI business
XL Group has appointed a new professional indemnity manager for its German business as it looks to expand its team in response to rising demand.
ABI hails political support for Flood Free Homes campaign
The Association of British Insurers has secured the support of 20 MPs for its Flood Free Homes campaign.
Gibraltar to overhaul regulatory regime for financial services
Gibraltar's government and its Financial Services Commission have joined forces to develop a new regulatory framework for financial and professional services.
Dalton appointed as ABI policy director for GI
The Association of British Insurers has appointed James Dalton as director of general Insurance policy.
Smaller motor players facing market exit amid intense competition
Cut-throat competition and meagre rate rises in the motor market could force smaller players to plot an exit, according to industry analysts, as “brinkmanship” continues among certain insurers over potential price increases.
Compass expands fleet team with London market hires
Compass Broker Services, the UK networks division of broker Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Darren Grodent as senior motor fleet broker for its London markets division.
Beach hut scheme is first to receive UK General Insurance backing
An insurance scheme for beach hut owners is the first to go live following UK General Insurance’s £100,000 Schemes Seat programme to promote broker innovation.
Sentimental items most valued by burglary victims
Six out of ten burglary victims don't ever feel secure in their homes again, according to research by UIA Insurance.
49 law firms enter PI cessation period
12 law firms have been forced to close their businesses after failing to obtain professional indemnity cover, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has confirmed, while 49 have yet to renew PI cover.
Insure the Box sale highlights threat of manufacturers to motor insurers
Motor manufacturers are primed to “take the motor insurance market by storm”, according to market insiders, who have highlighted the sale of Insure the Box as a wakeup call to the threat manufacturers represent to insurers.
Airmic welcomes Insurance Bill warranty amendment
Risk management association Airmic has welcomed the reinstatement of a clause in the Insurance Bill that means insurers can deny cover for warranty breaches only if they are relevant to the risk.
Money Supermarket sees revenues jump 10% in 2014
Price comparison website Money Supermarket expects to report a 10% increase in revenues to £248m for the 2014 financial year, with adjusted Ebitda expected to grow by 13% to approximately £95m.
Insurers urged to look beyond underwriting when assessing telematics benefits
Insurers are squandering the benefits of greater data access by failing to recognise benefits beyond underwriting, according to Wunelli director Sandy Dunn.
Biba appoints young broker steering group
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a Young Broker Steering Group with the aim of providing guidance and resources to younger brokers.
Birch appointed MD of Bishop Skinner Marine
Bishop Skinner Marine, the Bluefin subsidiary specialising in yacht and pleasure craft insurance, has appointed Paul Birch as its managing director.
Counter-Terrorism Bill to be debated in the House of Lords
The House of Lords will be given the opportunity to debate the controversial new Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill, which includes a ban on insurers covering ransom payments.
First phase of government telematics review to report in April
The first phase of the government’s review into the potential of telematics to improve safety for young drivers will be delivered in April, according to the Minister of State for the Department for Transport Baroness Kramer.
Flight recorders for crashed Air Asia jet located
Hopes of establishing the cause of the fatal Air Asia Flight QZ8501 crash have risen after both flight recorders were located by Indonesian divers.
Bluefin hires Henderson's commercial director to build Leeds presence
Bluefin has appointed Greg Markham as sales director in its Leeds office.
Kennedys opens two Scottish offices
Law firm Kennedys has expanded its geographic footprint with the opening of two Scottish offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
MSIG confirms Hudson exit
Mitsui Sumitomo underwriting director Martin Hudson has resigned from the company.