Articles by Francesca Nyman
Specialist ABS launches for clients with spinal cord injuries
A new legal Alternative Business Structure has been created by a partnership between national spinal injury charity Aspire, and personal injury firm Moore Blatch solicitors.
Zurich mulls closure of defined benefit pension scheme
Global insurer Zurich is planning an overhaul of the benefits provided to UK employees which would see the closure of its final salary pension scheme.
Marsh appoints Cormier as head of product development
Broker Marsh has appointed Michael Cormier as head of portfolio development.
40% of London market premiums 'under threat' says LMG
The London Market is facing a raft of challenges to its position as the dominant insurance hub, according to a report into the market’s competitiveness released today.
Galactic loss and Antares explosion likely to put pressure on rates
The recent crash of the Virgin Galactic test flight and the Antares rocket explosion will put upward pressure on rates across the aviation sector, according to AM Best.
Ex-Brightside placement boss Freer promises 'innovative' add-ons from new role
Christian Freer has pledged to bring add-ons of “real value” following his appointment as commercial director of Strategic Insurance Services.
Ferma calls for IBER renewal
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has called for renewal of the Insurance Block Exemption Regulation for insurance and reinsurance pools.
Markel sees income fall in Q3 but remains up over nine months
Markel International reported comprehensive income to shareholders of $36.5m for the third quarter of 2014, down from $144.4m (£22.8m) for the same period of 2013.
Davies Group appoints new head of subsidence
Loss adjusting firm Davies Group has appointed Greville Marchant as associate director and head of Davies subsidence and surveying.
Pool Re members urged to back amended retrocession deal
An extraordinary general meeting has been convened for members of government-backed terrorism facility Pool Re, following news that HM Treasury plans to amend the terms of its retrocession agreement.
Zurich UK profits up 19% in first nine months
Zurich’s UK general insurance business posted a 19% increase in business operating profit to £136m for the first three quarters of 2014, compared with £114m for the same period in 2013. Gross written premiums rose 2% on the first three quarters of 2013…
Video: Axa commercial intermediary MD Jon Walker
Three months into his role as Axa’s managing director for commercial intermediary, Jon Walker speaks with Francesca Nyman about the challenges of SME business, what brokers want, and his personal goals.
BLM brings Greenwoods marine team on board
Law firm BLM has appointed a new team to specialise in marine-related insurance claims.
Lancashire sees 9M COR deteriorate but dividend still beats analyst expectations
Specialty insurer Lancashire saw its combined ratio deteriorate to to 74.5% for the first nine months of 2014, compared with 69.7% in the first three quarters of 2013.
Insurers back insurance premium tax waiver for young telematics users
Report revives young driver debate amid claims it was ‘buried’
Interview: Jon Walker: In at the deep end
Axa managing director for commercial intermediary Jon Walker reveals that a change programme and an e-trading review have ensured his first few months in the job have been ‘incredibly busy’
Former Brightside director Freer joins Strategic Insurance Services
Christian Freer has joined niche insurer Strategic Insurance Services as its first commercial director to develop and lead product distribution in the motor arena.
S&P reaffirms Ageas rating
Standard & Poor’s has affirmed Ageas Insurance’s BBB pi rating, ahead of the planned cessation of pi ratings in its various global territories.
AIG reported to be lead insurer for Virgin Galactic loss
AIG is reported to be the lead insurer for the Virgin Galactic spaceship that crashed last week.
Ebola 'fear' threatens to cause disruption in developed countries
Fear of Ebola is more disruptive in developed countries than the deaths and illnesses it causes, according to the Cambridge Risk Centre for Risk Studies.
Begbies Traynor appointed administrators for Balva broker Bar Professions
Rescue and recovery specialists Begbies Traynor have overseen the sale of parts of Bar Professions’ professional indemnity book, after being appointed administrators for the Lloyd’s broker.
Willis and Miller a good cultural fit says Hearn
Willis deputy CEO Steve Hearn has expressed confidence in the shared values and cultures between his own business and its potential purchase Miller.
Mesothelioma claims to get tougher to defend following Supreme Court ruling
McDonald case ‘gives additional protection to people who work in factories’
Solicitors faced 'less difficulty' in 'benign' PI renewals season
Despite recent volatility in the solicitors’ professional indemnity market, most firms had less difficulty renewing their cover this year, according to a survey of managing partners.