Articles by Francesca Nyman
ABI rejects claims it 'backtracked' on fraud figures
The Association of British Insurers has denied "backtracking" on claims about the level of motor insurance fraud in response to challenges from the Transport Select Committee to justify its figures.
Speed of whiplash reforms criticised following TSC report
The speed of the government’s implementation of reforms to tackle motor fraud has been criticised by the AA, following the publication of the Transport Select Committee's latest motor insurance report.
ABS licensing change approved by LSB
Measures to make it simpler for multi-disciplinary practices to be licensed as alternative business structures by the Solicitors Regulation Authority have been approved by the Legal Services Board.
Broker Coleman welcomes two new MDs
Pool-based Coleman Insurance Brokers has welcomed two new managing directors to its board.
AGCS expands board and adds mid-corporate business line
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE has expanded its board of management and added a new business line for mid-tier companies.
Product diversification and foreign expansion 'major growth opportunities' for HK SMEs
Product diversification and foreign market expansion are major growth opportunities for SMEs in Hong Kong.
Amlin increases stake in LCP to 75%
Amlin has agreed to increase its stake in Leadenhall Capital Partners, the reinsurance-linked securities investment manager which it established with the individual partners of LCP in 2008.
Insurers could struggle to defend meso claims following 'landmark' ruling
Insurers may find it harder to defend asbestos claims, following a ‘landmark’ Supreme Court ruling, according to the Forum of Insurance Lawyers.
Didcot power station loss 'preventable' says FM Global
The majority of the loss emanating from the fire at Didcot B Power Station over the weekend was preventable with better risk management, according to FM Global.
IFB strategic plan could take 'beyond five years' to implement
Insurers are unlikely to reap the benefits of a centralised fraud data hub in the near future, with the Insurance Fraud Bureau's expansion plan expected to take more than five years to implement.
Axa launches new online PI facility for SMEs
Axa extends its growth into professional indemnity market with new online product launch
Ecclesiastical appoints Brown to new church and heritage role
Heritage specialist Ecclesiastical has appointed Andrew Brown into a newly created role of church and heritage claims director.
Quindell sees share price rise 15.6% after 'major' Canadian deal
Business outsourcing firm Quindell has seen its share price rise 15.6% on the back of a new five-year deal with a ‘major Canadian insurer’.
BP Marsh increases pre-tax profit to £1.7m for H1
Niche venture capital provider B.P. Marsh & Partners, posted unaudited profit after tax of £1.7m for the six months to 31 July 2014.
D&O policies outside scope of FOS rules judge
A high court judge has delivered a boost to insurers by ruling that the Financial Ombudsman Services’ jurisdiction should not be extended to complaints from D&O insureds.
Willis and Miller in 'exclusive' talks
Willis and Miller have confirmed they have entered 'exclusive' talks ahead of a potential merger.
Ferma and ECIIA launch new guidance on corporate transparency
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations and the European Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditing have issued a joint guidance document in response to increased EU requirements for more corporate transparency.
RFIB hires two from Willis to grow German business
RFIB Group has appointed Colin Pinder and Gary Blakesley as divisional directors to develop a predominantly German marine account.
60% of insurers planning to divest by 2017
More than half of insurers are planning to complete sales by the start of 2017, according to a study from Towers Watson, up from just 20% saying the equivalent last year.
Firefighters investigate cause of Didcot power station blaze
Firefighters from three different forces have been tackling a major fire at Didcot B power station in Oxfordshire.
CII and CILA presidents in unity call
The presidents of the Chartered Insurance Institute and the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters have pledged to work towards greater unity for the insurance industry.
Global multiline insurer ratings expected to remain 'robust'
Global multiline insurers’ continue to show strong credit quality according to Standard & Poor’s.
IIIG to trade with regional brokers via Skype
Essex-based broker Incorporated Insurance Group is trialing the use of Skpe and other video conferencing platforms in a bid to make its team more accessible to independent regional brokers.
London market ‘could do more’ to promote claims service
More than half of risk managers think their brokers should do more to promote claims service, according to a new survey by Gracechurch Consulting.