Articles by Katie Marriner
Ten sees 20% GWP increase for Q1
Ten Insurance has reported Q1 gross written premiums of £6.4m - a 20% increase on the same period last year.
ABI calls for small claims limit increase
The Association of British Insurers is urging government to increase the small claims limit from £1000 to £5000 to help ensure the fall in motor insurance premiums can be sustained.
Constructaquote.com rebrands to attract SME users
Comparison website constructaquote.com has rebranded its website to appeal to the SME market as a business insurance provider.
Allianz hires Tesco Bank's Davess for retail role
Allianz has named Gary Davess as Neil Brettell's successor for its retail division specialty and direct director role.
Internal frontrunners for AIG job touted
Two internal candidates have been touted to take over from AIG president and chief executive Robert Benmosche following the announcement of his expected departure early next year.
Jelf sees 14.6% increase in insurance business revenue
Broker Jelf has reported a 14.6% increase in revenue for its insurance business to £26.8m (2013: £23.4m) for the six months ending 31 March 2014.
Southern Rock reports £8.7m profits for 2013
Southern Rock Insurance has announced post-tax profits of £8.7m for the year ended 31 December 2013 attributing its move away from Brightside as a factor in improving the company's performance.
QBE's Fitzpatrick to join Ascot
Ascot Underwriting has appointed David Fitzpatrick as executive underwriter for international casualty.
Geneva Association zeroing in on social value of insurance
The Geneva Association is conducting research on the social and economic value of insurance, according to its annual report.
One Insurance discovers fraud claims worth £100k
Doncaster-based One Insurance has halted two fraudulent claims which could have cost the company more than £100 000.
Bluefin hires Towergate's Watts for regional role
Bluefin has appointed Towergate's Paul Watts as Stockport branch director, corporate division.
Hill Dickinson launches reputation product
Hill Dickinson's insurance business group has developed a reputation risk audit product.
MOJ calling for feedback on whiplash report costs
The Ministry of Justice is seeking feedback on whiplash reform proposals including fixed costs for medical examinations and reports.
Kerry London rebrands as Kelliher Insurance Group
Kerry London Group has rebranded to Kelliher Insurance Group drawing on the business' history and the values of its founder Joe Kelliher.
NIG launches telematics app for small fleets
NIG has launched a telematics smartphone app to help SMEs manage their fleets.
Caravan Guard elevates Ryan Wilby to managing director
Caravan Guard has appointed Ryan Wilby as its managing director taking over from his father, Peter Wilby, who has been appointed chairman.
Markel looks to Hiscox for underwriting role
Markel UK has appointed Liam Greene as professional and management risk underwriting manager.
Direct Group swoops for iGO4's Cooper
iGO4 co-founder Tom Cooper has joined Doncaster-based insurance services business Direct Group as a consultant.
Novae recruits four to agriculture team
Novae has made four appointments in its agriculture reinsurance team including Robert Solloway who will underwrite business in the Asia Pacific region.
Broking bosses warn over conduct clash after IBSC launches its own code
Executives fear IBSC’s guidelines could conflict with those of individual firms
FM Global to pay out $465m membership credit
Commercial property insurer FM Global is to pay out a collective premium credit of $465m (£275m) to its clients when they renew their policies between 30 June 2014 and 29 June 2015.
Marsh records 5% Q1 revenue increase
Broker Marsh has reported a 5% increase in revenue for Q1 2014 up to $1.45bn (£854m) from $1.38bn in 2013.
Ten Insurance boosts Scottish membership with Insure Scotland
Former Giles Glasgow head office branch manager Murray MacAra's new commercial broker venture, Insure Scotland, has joined the Ten Insurance network.
Lancashire appoints Gregory as UK CEO
Lancashire Holdings group chief underwriting officer Paul Gregory has been appointed chief executive of Lancashire Insurance Company (UK).