Articles by Francesca Nyman
ABI 'frustrated' after high court judgment delays Meso reform
The Association of British Insurers has criticised a high court ruling which found government plans to deduct legal fees from the damages paid to mesothelioma suffers were unlawful.
Suspension of Xchanging merger could trigger commercial costs
The suspension of Xchanging’s merger with Agencyport could be costly for the firm, according to John Milligan, partner in EU and competition law at Clyde & Co.
Women's network 'too strident' for some members of Worshipful Company of Insurers
The Independent Women in Insurance Network has been criticised as being “too strident” by some members of the insurance industry, according to steering committee chair Barbara Merry.
Solvency II and shareholder pressure to blame for international business sales
DLG’s sale of Italian and German businesses follows similar deals by other firms
CMA private motor market report: GTA demise ‘only a matter of time’ after CMA fails to find credit hire cost remedy
Only hope for industry-wide change could be ‘shaming’ others into it
Brokers urged to offer ancillary cover outside of renewal cycle
Brokers are missing out on key revenue opportunities from ancillary products according to research conducted by Astrenska, Collinson Group’s underwriting division.
RSA appoints Cotton as real estate director
RSA has appointed Rachel Cotton as real estate director for its risk managed business.
Aegis hires Roberts to improve broker relationships
Industry veteran Nigel Roberts has joined Aegis London in the newly-created role of head of broker relations.
ERS hires ex QBE casualty claims head
Non-standard motor specialists ERS have appointed Donna Willis as head of personal injury claims.
Judges can be trusted to find 'fundamental dishonesty', claims Lord Faulks
The "fundamental dishonesty" clause proposed in the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill will lead to “more realistic claims being brought”, according Minister of State for Civil Justice Lord Faulks.
Insurance chiefs to be held 'more clearly accountable' under BoE plans
The heads of insurers will be held “more clearly accountable” as part of a new standards regime planned by the Bank of England.
Talbot’s De Courcy joins Barbican’s financial and professional lines team
Barbican Insurance Group has today appointed of Rachel de Courcy as an underwriter within the firm’s financial and professional lines team.
AA appoints former Swiftcover boss as non-exec
UK breakdown service the AA has appointed former Swiftcover chief executive Andrew Blowers as a non-executive director.
RAC puts IPO plans on ice after securing new backing
Roadside assistance firm RAC has shelved plans for an initial public offering after gaining new financial backing from Singapore-based sovereign wealth fund GIC.
Lloyd's H1 profits leap on back of improved investment income
Lloyd’s saw pre-tax profit rise to £1.67bn in the first half of 2014, up from £1.38bn in the first six months of 2014.
DLG to sell international businesses to Spain's Mapfre
Direct Line Insurance Group has agreed to sell its Italian and German businesses to Spanish insurer Mapfre for €550m (£430.5m).
CMA ban on wide MFNs will spur consumers to shop around
CMA announcement will result in consumers using multiple Price Comparison Websites when shopping for insurance
CMA criticised for 'not going far enough' on MFN clauses
Agreements between price comparison websites and insurers which prohibit insurers making products available more cheaply on other online platforms are to be outlawed following an investigation by the Consumer & Markets Authority.
ABI says politicians 'need to act' after CMA 'ducks' credit hire challenge
The Association of British Insurers has slammed the Competition & Markets Authority’s failure to tackle “excessive” credit hire costs, claiming they are likely to lead to higher charges for consumers.
CHO chief urges insurers to 'get round the table' after CMA's credit hire U-turn
Credit Hire Organisation chief executive Martin Andrews has called on insurers to work with the credit hire industry after the Competition and Markets Authority said it will not take action over credit hire costs.
CMA finds 'no effective remedy' for credit hire costs
The Competition and Markets Authority will take no action on credit hire practices after finding that there is “no effective and proportionate remedy” in its final report into the private motor market.
Insurers face major restructuring or increase in VAT after ECJ tax decision
European Court of Justice ruled that offshore entities should be subject to VAT
Russell Scanlan grows business by 6%
Independent Midlands-based insurance broker Russell Scanlan saw business grow by 6% over the previous financial year, aided by a strong performance from its new healthcare division.
Top 100 UK Insurers: Roundtable: Women in Insurance: The gender debate
An illustrious group of women discuss the huge strides the industry has made on gender issues and the obstacles that still remain