Articles by Francesca Nyman
War risks market faces 'substantial rate increases' in wake of MH17 loss
The war risks market is likely to experience “substantial rate increases” following the total loss of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, according to a report by AM Best.
Insurers adopt watch-and-wait approach to India ahead of proposed FDI changes
The proposed increase in the foreign direct investment cap in Indian insurers from 26% to 49% may not have the desired effect if the conditions for investment are too stringent, according to market commentators.
ABI supports amending portal to include multi-defendant claims
The Association of British Insurers wants to see the Ministry of Justice claims portal extended to include multi-defendant claims, in a bid to tackle the rising costs of industrial deafness, Post understands.
One in five holidaymakers risk traveling uninsured
Travel insurance helps over 4,300 people every week, yet one in five holidaymakers risk traveling without it, according to new data from the Association of British Insurers.
Bridges joins Biba as technical services manager
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed Martin Bridges as its technical services manager with immediate effect.
York International grows financial lines capabilities in London
York Risk Services Group subsidiary York International has appointed Carlos Michel as senior adjuster as it looks to expand its London-based financial lines capabilities.
UK motor market not seeing 'sustained recovery in prices'
Despite investor hopes of a hardening market for UK motor, no insurer is making the level of losses needed to spark “a sustained recovery in prices”, according to research from Exane BNP Paribas.
Aviva renews Cega partnership
Aviva has renewed its long-standing claims partnership with Cega Group.
Homeowners fail to report crimes amid fear of impacting property values
Crime is going unreported in neighborhoods across Britain as the fear of impacting the rent or resale value of properties forces residents to keep silent, a new study from Direct Line has shown.
Guy Carpenter appoints head of EMEA & international P&I
Guy Carpenter has appointed Simon Smith as head of international protection and indemnity as well as overseeing the Europe, Middle East and Asia region.
Axa appoints Kilshaw as London branch sales manager
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary has appointed Martin Kilshaw as London branch sales manager.
Allianz offers first telematics product in BMW deal
Allianz Insurance is to provide insurance to motor manufactuer BMW’s i3 and i8 electric vehicles.
Little Chef turnaround firm 'in talks' to buy Unipart Automotive
Venture capital firm R Capital is in talks to buy beleaguered motor repair firm Unipart Automotive, Post understands.
Malaysia Airlines plane 'shot down' on Ukraine-Russia border
A Malaysia Airlines passenger jet carrying 298 people has crashed on the Ukraine-Russia border, according to Russian news agency Interfax.
Cross-border mergers authorised between UK and Gibraltar insurers
The Gibraltar government today confirmed that it had received written confirmation from the UK Treasury, for Part VII transfers to go ahead.
Zurich promotes Cohen to head of GI customer and distribution
Zurich has promoted Patrick Cohen to become head of customer and distribution for its general insurance business.
Dual appoints Naveda to UK financial lines team
Dual has appointed global developer and senior underwriter Juan Naveda to its newly combined Dual Financial Lines UK division, part of Dual Corporate Risks.
Axa introduces real time pricing to Simple product range
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary has introduced real time pricing to its simple product range on the Powerplace platform.
Rehab Awards 2014: Finalists announced
The shortlist for Post’s Rehabilitation First Awards 2014 has been announced. The awards reward excellence across the market - from employers to insurers, practitioners to claimant solicitors.
UK General signs three-year warranty deal with Autoguard
Leeds-based insurer UK General has signed a three-year deal with vehicle warranty provider Autoguard.
CFC launches IP cover for small businesses
Specialist underwriting agency CFC has launched a new intellectual property product targeting small and medium sized companies.
GI firms urged to adopt whistleblowing policies as FCA review is mooted
Issue brought into spotlight following release of CII ‘Speaking Up’ guide
Quindell founder committed to pursuing legal action against Gotham
Quindell will continue to pursue legal action against Delaware-based research firm Gotham City, despite the difficulty given their US jurisdiction, executive chairman Rob Terry has confirmed.
BIA 2014 - Service Provider of the Year: Auto Windscreens
Finalists: Absolute Partnership; Blink Intermediary Services; Cunningham Lindsey; Metropolitan Police Service - Operation Catcher; Rainbow International