Articles by Francesca Nyman
Lemma claims will not be met in full says liquidator
Outstanding claims against Gibraltar-based insurer Lemma could start to be paid this autumn, but there will not be enough money in the estate to pay all claimants, according to the official liquidator.
Marmalade rejects curfews for Allianz telematics tie-up
Usage-based insurance specialist Marmalade and insurer Allianz have joined forces to deliver telematics-based insurance cover for young drivers.
Marmalade rejects curfews for Allianz telematics tie-up
Usage-based insurance specialist Marmalade and insurer Allianz have joined forces to deliver telematics-based insurance cover for young drivers.
Disaster preparedness should top agenda says IMechE
The rapid growth in the number of people living in cities and urban landscapes is increasing the world’s susceptibility to natural disasters, according to a report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Hiscox appoints Thomas to drive schemes and partnerships
Hiscox has strengthened its schemes and partnerships team with the appointment of new national partnerships manager, Charles Thomas.
LMA Academy wins full CII accreditation
The LMA Academy, the professional training and development programme managed and run by the Lloyd’s Market Association has been awarded accreditation by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Uniqa and core entities upgraded by S&P
Austrian Uniqa Insurance And Its Core Entities Upgraded On Improved Capital Adequacy; Ratings Off Watch; Outlook Stable
Hastings raises £416.5m of new debt financing
Hastings Insurance Group has placed £416.5m senior secured bonds on the Irish stock exchange.
Brokers Link sheds not-for-profit status
Independent broker network BrokersLink has unveiled plans to change its constitution from a not-for-profit association to a for-profit global broking company in a bid to accelerate growth.
Questgates boosts corporate claims teams
Loss adjuster Questgates has made several new hires to bolster its Corporate Claims Solutions teams in Birmingham and Bolton.
Fall in motor premiums blamed on 'traditional price war'
Market insiders have dismissed claims that price drops in motor are reacting to recent civil justice reforms, blaming the fall on “old fashioned market forces”.
The Claims Event 2013
Claims managers fear hearing loss could become the ‘new whiplash’
Brokers warn insurers not to rush into private security firm cover
Concerns raised over claims frequency of problem doormen supervisor sector.
AIG raises contaminated product limits to $35m
American International Group has launched a web-based service to help companies estimate the cost of recall incidents, and expanded its available accidental contamination coverage limits to $35m.
Canopius poaches Aon's strategic business director
Canopius Group has appointed Grant Elliott as head of business development.
MAST security training courses receive UK government approval
The UK's Department of Transport’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency has approved three new training courses from security specialist Maritime Asset Security and Training.
Wunelli launches telematics down under
Telematics provider Wunelli has agreed a to provide telematics solutions to Australian insurer, Insurance Box, in what it claims is the first instance of usage-based motor policies in the market.
Charles Taylor appoints MD for North America
Charles Taylor Adjusting has promoted Bob Moore to the new position of managing director, North America.
PZU bids for state-owned Croatian insurer
Polish insurer PZU has made a bid for Croatian insurer Croatia Osiguranje, according to local media reports.
MAST security training courses receive government approval
The Department of Transport’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency has approved three new training courses from security specialist Maritime Asset Security and Training.
Staddon named MD of the MGAA
Peter Staddon has been appointed as the first managing director of the Managing General Agents' Association.
Ambant launches MGA support firm
Ambant, the Lloyd’s of London and international insurance market services company has launched MGA service provider Ambant Underwriting Services.
Compulsory licences for security firms present opportunity for insurers
New rules mandating licenses for private security firm could create opportunities for insurers, according to Dave Humphries director of partnerships and interventions at the Security Industry Authority.
Saga eyes Q1 listing
The private equity owners of travel and insurance specialist Saga are said to be planning a £3bn stock exchange listing early next year.