Articles by Harry Curtis
Trust Re ratings withdrawn due to financial statement delays
AM Best and S&P have withdrawn their financial strength ratings for Bahrain-based Trust Re, due to delays in the reinsurer publishing its financial statements for 2017.
Gallagher acquires South West commercial broker
Gallagher has acquired Devon-based commercial insurance broker Pavey Group, in its fourth acquisition of the year.
Analysis: How most favoured nation clauses fell out of favour
The Competition and Markets Authority last month provisionally found Compare the Market in breach of the competition law due to clauses included in its contracts with home insurers, which limit the price insurance providers can charge for their products…
ABI confirms summer heatwave caused record-breaking subsidence surge
The third quarter of 2018 saw a 350% surge in subsidence claims – the highest since records began 25 years ago – figures from the Association of British Insurers reveal today.
Gallagher opens new Eastern regional office
Gallagher has opened a new office in Ipswich, bringing together teams from its existing branch in the city and the team from its now-closed Feering branch.
Biba renews Lloyd's syndicate as holiday travel scheme provider
Biba has renewed its partnership with the DTW1991 syndicate at Lloyd’s, which will continue to provide its holiday travel scheme for another three years.
Government-funded training scheme set for 2019 launch
Wiser Academy, a training provider started by personal lines broker Be Wiser Insurance, plans to launch a new co-funded training programme for the insurance sector.
Jersey insurer investigated for suspicious accounts
The Jersey Mutual Insurance Society is being investigated after ‘historic accounting activities’ were uncovered.
Insurers make strides in digitising claims and renewals
Many more insurers are allowing customers to renew policies, make claims notifications and track claims digitally compared to last year, according to research by Altus Consulting.
Allianz appoints SME director to replace David Martin
Allianz Insurance has appointed Helen Bryant as its new director of SME & corporate partnerships, to replace Zurich-headed David Martin.
Home insurance prices fall despite claims costs
Home insurance prices are cheaper than they were a year ago despite premiums increasing in recent months, according to analysis by Consumer Intelligence.
Motor insurers move to allay no deal Brexit green card fears
Motor insurers are preparing to issue potentially millions more green cards in the case of a no deal Brexit.
Stackhouse Poland acquires HNW broker
Stackhouse Poland has acquired Hampshire-based high net worth private client broker, Symmetry Private Insurance.
Brexit stockpilers face 'huge risk of underinsurance'
Exclusive: Businesses that stockpile goods in preparation for potential Brexit-related disruptions are leaving themselves at risk of being underinsured, brokers have warned.
This Week: We'll be watching you
At long last, the Civil Liability Bill cleared its final parliamentary hurdle this week, opening the way for a much-awaited review of the personal injury discount rate.
Hiscox claims director to retire next year
Jeremy Pinchin, Hiscox group claims director, will retire at the end of February 2019, after 13 years at the company.
James Heath elected president of Foil
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has elected James Heath, a partner at Keoghs, as its new president, succeeding Citygate Chambers’ Stephen Hines.
RSA pulls out of three London market lines
RSA is withdrawing from three of its business lines as part of a restructure of its specialty and wholesale business.
International General Insurance appoints first CTO
International General Insurance has appointed Nasser Zagha to the newly-created role of chief technology officer.
Legal consultation launched into driverless cars
A wide-ranging consultation has been launched into the legal reforms surrounding driverless cars.
Allianz-LV business transfer will be 'largely complete' by Q3 2019
The transfer of business between LV and Allianz will be complete by this time next year, the Allianz CEO said.
Outgoing Beazley CUO Neil Maidment to join Lloyd's board
Beazley chief underwriting officer, Neil Maidment, will take up a position on the Lloyd’s board after he retires from Beazley next month.
Beazley to withdraw from construction risks
Beazley will cease to write business on construction and engineering lines.
Michael Rea says there are more acquisitions to come for Gallagher's retail arm
Gallagher’s purchase of a controlling stake in UK specialist property broker, Vasek, is the third acquisition made by the company’s UK retail arm this year, but it shows no signs of stopping just yet.