Articles by Harry Curtis
German lawmakers give regulator power to extend passporting for 21 months
Germany has adopted preliminary provisions, which could see the passporting rights of UK financial institutions, including insurers, temporarily extended in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Theft of funds claims increase by 14% in UK
The number of claims for social engineering scams such as funds transfer fraud rose globally in 2018, according to claims data released by CFC Underwriting.
FCA gives wholesale broking market a clean bill of health
The Financial Conduct Authority has closed its market study of wholesale insurance brokers, saying it had “not found evidence of significant levels of harm that merit the introduction of intrusive remedies”.
Former Lloyd's chairman Sir David Rowland passes away
Lloyd’s has confirmed Sir David Rowland, its chairman from 1993 to 1997, has passed away at the age of 85.
PIB acquires Irish MGA Optis
PIB has acquired Irish managing general agent, Optis Insurances, as part of its European growth plans.
Charles Taylor Adjusting opens new Belgium office
Charles Taylor Adjusting has opened a new office in Belgium as it looks to expand its property and casualty business in Europe.
711 jobs at risk as Axa XL embarks on next phase of integration
Axa XL has outlined a new target operating model and organisational structure that could see it cut 711 positions for its European workforce.
This month: Brace for Boris
As the Brexit negotiations rumble interminably on, it can sometimes feel impossible to imagine life after 29 March. The British Insurance Brokers' Association gave the industry something to look forward to, announcing the keynote speaker for its…
Questgates announces restructuring plans
Questgates is restructuring its business into four operating divisions, citing the need to “remain innovative.”
Premier League football clubs turn to insurance as injuries and salaries surge
As top-flight salaries spiral ever upwards, Premier League football clubs are increasingly looking to insurance to lessen the blow of paying players unable to play or train through injury.
Analysis: Why are insurers hiring in-house loss adjusters?
Insurers are increasingly hiring teams of loss adjusters to handle claims in-house, rather than outsourcing to a third-party firm. Post looks at this trend and whether it represents part of an established cycle
Beazley profits halve as it feels nat cat impact
Beazley saw profits fall 55% last year owing to the continuing affect of natural catastrophe claims on underwriting margins.
RSA partners with insurtech on government-backed machine learning project
RSA is among the partner organisations working on a new government-funded two-year research programme into the application of machine learning and data analytics for risk modelling.
Lloyd's names Allianz's Burkhard Keese as new CFO
Allianz Deutschland’s Burkhard Keese has been confirmed as Lloyd’s of London next chief financial officer.
LV puts 140 jobs at risk across its claims teams
LV has confirmed that around 140 employees in its claims teams across its Bournemouth, Leeds and Ipswich offices have been put at risk of redundancy.
Duck Creek looks to break into London Market with messaging deal
Duck Creek Technologies hopes to attract new London Market clients following a partnership with Web Connectivity Limited.
National Accident Helpline group to launch law firm
National Accident Helpline Group’s first wholly-owned law firm will start trading in April.
John Neal to chair LMG's TOM steering board
John Neal, CEO of Lloyd’s, will chair the steering board of the London Market Target Operating Model with immediate effect.
Industry pays tribute to former Thatcham CEO, Peter Shaw
Tributes have flooded in from across the industry to Peter Shaw, former CEO of Thatcham Research, whose death was announced on Monday.
Lloyd's appoints former US senator to council
Lloyd’s has appointed former US senator, John Sununu, as a member of its council.
Romero sees 30% Ebitda growth in 2018 results
Romero Group posted an adjusted Ebitda of £3.67m in its year-end results to 30 April 2018, a 30% rise on 2017’s £2.82m figure.
Thatcham CEO Peter Shaw passes away
Thatcham Research's former CEO Peter Shaw has died.
Cavere Group launches broker
Cavere Group has launched an intermediary business primarily focussed on home insurance.
CII launches Society of Claims Professionals
Exclusive: The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched a dedicated professional body for people who work in claims.