Articles by Francesca Nyman
Moody's revises outlook for global reinsurers as non-cat purchasing declines
Moody’s has revised its outlook for the global reinsurance sector over the next twelve to eighteen months to negative, as “pressures on several fronts” threaten to erode profit margins.
Willis & Co plans Irish expansion with new Coleraine office
Independent northern Irish broker Willis & Company has opened a new office in Coleraine.
Worshipful Company of Insurers launches Independent Women in Insurance Network
Industry networking organisation The Worshipful Company of Insurers has launched a new Independent Women in Insurance Network.
Cost of workplace accidents 'unacceptably high' says Greek Labour Minister
Greece’s Labour Minister has called for greater investment in health and safety to tackle the high cost of workplace accidents across the European Union.
Motor price rises 'inevitable' as EY forecasts a return to loss-making in 2014
Motor insurance underwriting in 2014 will return to being a loss-making product after just one year in the black, according to EY’s annual UK motor insurance results seminar.
Quindell urged to recruit insurance veterans following LSE listing failure
Analysts question firm’s lack of foresight after highly unusual listing refusal
Insurers' succession planning should aid talent retention
Insurers are placing greater emphasis on succession planning than at any time in the past but could still improve in this area, according to a study by Randstad Financial & Professional.
RSA preparing to divest Asian operations, states report
RSA is looking to offload its Asian operations in an auction that could generate up to $500m (£294m), according to a Reuters report.
Zurich launches enhanced home cover for 'super rich'
Zurich has launched a new home policy aimed at Britain’s wealthiest individuals.
Thomas Group's Moore awarded MBE in Queen's Birthday Honours
John Moore, chairman of Thomas Group, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to the financial sector and charitable services to Ty Hafan Children's Hospice in Wales.
Makhoul appointed as executive chairman for Marsh MENA
Marsh has appointed Robert Makhoul as executive chairman for Marsh Middle East and North Africa.
Motor premiums predicted to rise in line with inflation
Motor insurance premiums are likely to start rising over the next 12 months after two years of falling prices, according to Deloitte insurance partner James Rakow.
Bluefin hires Parker as BDM for health team
Bluefin has appointed Ian Parker as a business development executive for the health & care team, effective immediately.
Most SMEs unknowingly underinsured, Axa report shows
The majority of the UK’s 4.9 million SMEs are underinsured and half a million may be breaking the law by operating with inadequate cover, according to a report by Axa.
Sterling launches 2014 graduate training programme
High net worth specialist Sterling Insurance Group has unveiled details of its 2014 graduate training programme ahead of its summer graduate intake.
Aviva top of the pile for digital user experience in motor
Personal lines insurers are lagging behind price comparison sites in terms of digital user experience, financial technology company Instinct Studios has warned.
DAS appoints BDM for Northern region
Legal expenses insurer DAS has appointed Audrey Henshaw as business development manager for the Northern region.
AIG's Kvarns joins Ace as Nordic claims manager
Ace Group has hired Elisabeth Kvarns to be its country claims manager for the Nordic region.
ING confirms float of European insurance business
ING has confirmed plans to float Dutch insurance and investment business NN group on the Euronext Amsterdam index.
Perils revises Windstorm Xaver loss estimate up by €32m
Independent Zurich-based loss data provider, Perils has disclosed its third loss estimate for windstorm Xaver.
Organic growth named top priority for MGAA members
Organic growth has been named the top strategic priority for members of the Managing General Agents’ Association over the next three years, according to the first MGAA Matters survey.
Riot damages cap proposed in Queen's Speech
The government has signaled its intention to limit the compensation insurers can receive following riots with a series of amendments proposed in the Queen’s Speech this morning.
Brit poised for promotion to FTSE 250 exchange
Brit Insurance is to be included on the FTSE 250 index on the London Stock Exchange as part of a quarterly reshuffle of listed firms.
RFIB launches insolvency protection
Independent broker RFIB has launched a financial resource policy, led by Ironshore Europe.