Articles by Francesca Nyman
Questgates questions EL and PL portal benchmarking
Loss adjuster Questgates has questioned the practice of benchmarking performance based on the retention rates for employer's liability and public liability claims within the Ministry of Justice's portal.
Skuld bolsters casualty management with new role
Norwegian marine insurer Skuld has appointed Sandro Vuylsteke to a new role of global casualty co-ordinator.
US politicians demand investigation into Target data breach
US House Democrats have requested a probe into the data breach which resulted in at least 110 million customers of US retailer Target having personal information stolen.
Town joins Barbican as non-marine reinsurance underwriter
Barbican Insurance Group has appointed Lucy Town as an underwriter in the firm’s non-marine reinsurance department, with immediate effect.
FCA insurance fines rise 160% in 2013
Fines imposed on the insurance sector by the regulator rose to £44.6m last year, up 160% on the previous year.
At least 110 million hit by Target data breach
US retailer Target has been left reeling after the discovery that at least 110 million customers had personal details stolen in one of the largest data breaches ever seen.
Ageas to quote for 270 000 more properties with new system
Ageas has expanded its underwriting footprint to quote for approximately 270 000 additional properties in the UK following the implementation of a system that rates on an individual household level.
Lloyd's syndicate backs Bitcoin storage unit
A Lloyd’s syndicate has become the first to provide coverage for digital currency Bitcoin, Post understands.
R&Q completes Chevanstell transfer
The business of Chevanstell, which traded in the UK as Tryg-Baltica International UK before going into run-off, has become part of R&Q Insurance (Malta) following a part VII transfer.
Escott welcomes chance for CPP to 'move on'
CPP chief executive officer Brent Escott has welcomed the outcome of a consumer vote on compensation saying it will mean the firm can “move on as a company”.
Sterling appoints Jackson as regional manager for South West
Sterling Insurance has appointed Oliver Jackson as development manager for the South West Region, reporting to James Guthrie.
Bupa and Blue Cross Blue Shield form hospital partnership
Bupa has formed a strategic partnership with the Blue Cross Blue Shield system, to create the largest global healthcare provider network, including 11,500 hospitals and 750,000 medical professionals in 190 countries.
FOS unveils 20% budget cut
The Financial Ombudsman has said it will need to recover 20% less from financial businesses to support its budget in the 2014/2015 year, compared with the previous twelve months.
Equinox Global hires Ahinful to develop UK & Ireland portfolio
Equinox Global has recruited Genevieve Ahinful as senior underwriter effective immediately.
Online driving records could see motor premiums fall
The switch to online driving records could reduce motor premiums by £15 a year, according to Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude.
GAB Robins welcomes record qualifications year
GAB Robins has hailed its investment in continuous professional development after 39 employees were awarded Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters qualifications in 2013, the highest number achieved by the loss adjuster in a single year.
Christmas storms tipped to cost industry £400m
The UK insurance industry is facing a bill of around £400m for storms and flooding throughout December and January, PwC insurance partner Mohammad Khan said today.
Apil slams 'watered down justice' as meso amendment is voted down
The Mesothelioma Bill passed its final parliamentary stage on Tuesday and will become law once it receives Royal Assent.
Investigation begins into military helicopter crash
An investigation has begun into the circumstances in which a US Air Force helicopter crashed in Norfolk, killing all four people on board.
Cost of home insurance expected to fall despite flood claim increases
Growth in price competition could see rate reductions of up to 10%.
Aviva and Sampo floated as potential suitors for RSA
Investment bank UBS has lifted its price target on RSA from 100p to 113p and issued a buy rating for the insurer, based on the prospect of a consortium bid for the firm led by Scandinavian rival Sampo.
Keycare secures deal with van insurer Gladiator
Specialist key insurer Keycare has secured a deal with van insurer Gladiator which will see policyholders offered its key service as an additional extra.
Piracy: Safer seas
With a more stable Somalia and improved maritime security, will the downward trend in piracy attacks continue, or will incidents in East African and South-East Asian waters ensure rough seas in future?
SRA in the dark on solicitor closures after 'non-cooperation'
Efforts to determine the number of solicitors that must close after being unable to obtain professional indemnity cover have been hampered by "an extreme lack of cooperation", according to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.