Articles by Francesca Nyman
Cunningham Lindsey agrees to sell Corpore to The Treatment Network
Cunningham Lindsey has agreed to sell its rehabilitation and absence management business, Corpore, to independent rehabilitation group The Treatment Network for an undisclosed fee.
R&Q appoints Aon's Matthews as MD for Gibraltar platform
Randall and Quilter has appointed Andrew Matthews as managing director of R&Q Insurance Management (Gibraltar) previously known as R&Q Caledonian.
Sirius launches Lloyd’s managing agency
Sirius International Insurance Corporation has obtained approval to run its Lloyd’s Syndicate 1945 through its own managing agency effective 1st July.
Brunel appoints Ladkin as non-executive chairman
Brunel Professional Risks has appointed Chris Ladkin as non-executive chairman as it sets its sights on becoming one of the UK’s largest independent brokers.
Southern Rock becomes latest insurer to join IFB
Southern Rock Insurance Company has become the latest member of the Insurance Fraud Bureau.
Helios agrees new reinsurance deals to free-up capital
Lloyd's-focused investment and underwriting outfit Helios Underwriting has secured several new collateralised reinsurance deals.
Croatia flood losses expected to top €200m
Floods which hit Croatia in mid-May have caused an estimated €224.5m (£160m) in economic losses, according to the local Hina news agency.
Allianz appoints Wilson global head of energy claims
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed David Wilson as global head of energy claims based in London.
Rogue CMCs face thousands of pounds in fines
Rogue claims firms who bombard people with nuisance calls could face large fines under plans announced by Justice Minister Lord Faulks QC.
Brands can 'bring trust' to law firm joint ventures
Alternative business structures are granting clients access to a wider range of legal services, despite the ongoing controversy surrounding the models, according to Parabis Group commercial director Tim Roberts.
Affinity partners focus too much on the pre-nup, says John Lewis boss
Too many affinity deals are based on financial objectives, rather than shared values, according to John Lewis’ financial services director John Brady.
VRS Vericlaim handling Asos warehouse fire claim
VRS Vericlaim is handling claims on the fire that damaged thousands of pounds of stock belonging to online fashion retailer Asos.
London market data collaboration 'integral to survival'
The London market risks falling behind its global counterparts because of its failure to unlock the potential of big data, software provider Xuber has warned.
Brokers warn SMEs on underinsurance risk as online purchasing increases
Legislation complexity makes insurance obligations hard for firms to understand
Isis Iraq insurgency set to push rates up amid fears unrest could spread
Extremist group’s actions have led to evacuation enquiries from oil and gas firms
Hartley leaves Simply Business for Danish insurer
Former Simply Business product manager Robert Hartley is to join Danish insurer Qudos as an underwriter.
Germany and Austria upgraded by Coface as European growth is forecast
The Eurozone is slowly recovering from a serious double-dip recession, with growth of 1.1% expected in 2014, according to credit insurer Coface's latest country risk assessment.
Argo International hires space risks underwriter
Lloyd’s insurer Argo International has appointed Édouard Merlet as space risks underwriter for Argo Global Assurances, Argo International’s Paris-based underwriting platform.
Global art consultancy launches
A new risk and claims consultancy firm aimed at the fine art market has launched.
Footman James in classic car tie-up with Ageas
Footman James has launched a new insurance product for classic car owners in partnership with Ageas.
Lockton hires Duncan to head Scotland corporate risks team
Lockton has hired former Marsh and Aon broker Gordon Duncan as head of its corporate risks team in Scotland as it eyes further regional expansion.
IFIC Forensics and the Fire Protection Association form partnership
IFIC Forensics and the Fire Protection Association have formed a strategic alliance to increase insurer access to skilled fire investigators and support fire risk assessment.
PRA won't seek to prevent orderly insurer failure
Insurers should be allowed to fail, as long as their exit is orderly, the Prudential Regulation Authority has stated.
Audatex and HPI to provide joint claims solutions for insurers
Claims service provider Audatex and its sister company HPI, the vehicle provenance specialist, are to join forces to develop solutions for the insurance sector.