Articles by Francesca Nyman
Carnahan to head Cunningham Lindsey's executive loss adjusting unit
Cunningham Lindsey has promoted Jon Carnahan to senior vice president and head of its international executive loss adjusting division.
Tysers appoints Nemeth as marine director
Independent Lloyd’s broker Tysers & Co has appointed Richard Nemeth as a director of Tysers’ marine division.
Willis hails 30% increase in solicitors' PI market share
The UK legal services practice of Willis Group has grown its market share of the solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance market by around 30%.
Axa restructures Manchester branch
Insurer Axa has restructured its Manchester branch in a bid to better support local brokers.
Tokio Marine launches liability cover for freighters
Tokio Marine Europe has launched a liability insurance product for companies in the freight and warehousing sectors, supported by regional underwriting throughout the UK.
UIA selects RDT solution to replace legacy systems
UK-based insurer UIA has selected technology provider RDT’s landscape solution following a comprehensive market review.
Insurers cautious on Arctic voyages says LMA
Underwriters in the Lloyd's market would not be surprised to see proposals for cruise ships transiting Arctic routes to travel in pairs, the Lloyd's Market Association said this week.
Direct Line deploys emergency response vehicle to Gloucester
Direct Line has mobilised its ‘Charlie’ emergency response vehicle to assist flood stricken customers in Gloucester.
RSA to release Irish review findings next week
RSA will release the key findings of PwC’s review into the financial and regulatory reporting processes and controls within the Irish Business next Thursday.
Cullum set to launch equity release venture
A new broker equity release venture backed by Towergate's non-executive deputy chairman Peter Cullum is set to launch in the coming weeks.
Caravan Guard appoints Arc Legal for specialist schemes
Arc Legal Assistance has been appointed by broker Caravan Guard to provide legal expenses insurance schemes for its touring caravans, holiday caravans, park homes and holiday homes business.
Charles Taylor appoints Creasy as non-exec
Charles Taylor has appointed former Kiln chairman Edward Creasy as a non-executive director with effect from 1 January 2014.
ABI has 'no plans to bring Flood Re forward'
The ABI has rejected calls to bring the implementation of Flood Re forward in the wake of severe flooding over the Christmas period.
SRA to release figures on solicitor closures next week
The number of solicitors shutting up shop after failing to obtain professional indemnity insurance is likely to be confirmed next week, the SRA has said.
SRA threatens disciplinary against firms without PI cover
The SRA has warned that it may take disciplinary action against solicitors continuing to operate despite having failed to renew their professional indemnity cover.
Flood victims face health risks due to drying delays
Hundreds of flood victims are waiting over a week for contractors to begin drying work on flooded properties, one of the technical committee of the new PAS 64 standard on flood damage restoration has claimed.
Hiscox merges UK & Ireland and Europe businesses
Hiscox is to merge its UK and Ireland business and its European operation into one unit entitled Hiscox UK and Europe.
London market set for further broker M&A
Mergers and acquisitions among London market insurance brokers are likely to increase in 2014 according to Deloitte.
Lloyd’s first-ever female CEO Inga Beale signals new era for insurance industry
Canopius CEO’s experience makes her ‘ideal’ replacement for Richard Ward
Sompo agrees deal for Canopius
Japan’s NKSJ Holdings has agreed a deal to acquire 100% of the shares of Canopius Group via its insurance subsidiary Sompo Japan Insurance.
Gallagher acquires Bergvall Marine
Arthur J. Gallagher has acquired Norway-based marine broker Bergvall Marine for an undisclosed fee.
Credit Hire Organisation slams CC motor proposals
The Credit Hire Organisation has criticised the Competition Commission’s motor proposals saying they would disadvantage non-fault drivers and reduce competition by favouring insurers.
Credit hire process adds £150m to motor premiums says CC
Motor insurance premiums are being unnecessarily inflated by the complex chain for the settlement for non-fault claims, the Competition Commission has found after a yearlong review.
Fitch puts RSA ratings on negative watch
Fitch has placed RSA’s 'A' insurer financial strength rating on watch negative following the announcement of further reserve strengthening in relation to its Irish business.