Articles by Katie Marriner
Telematics to improve motor profitability, claims Fitch report
Telematics devices are likely to improve the profitability of motor insurers by assisting in the better pricing of risks, according to Fitch Ratings.
David Hall to leave Aviva for QBE
Aviva corporate and specialty risk managing director David Hall is to leave the business.
Willis appoints Everling as Netherlands boss
Willis has appointed Jeroen Everling as chief executive of Willis Netherlands effective from 1 June.
APC unveils PI team and new products
Commercial underwriter APC has launched a professional indemnity underwriting team and expanded its product offering in that area.
IBSC launches code of conduct
The Insurance Brokers' Standards Council has today launched its code of conduct for the more than 1000 brokers already signed up to the body.
Liechtenstein-based Gable to write UK motor business
Gable Holdings has received approval to underwrite three classes of motor insurance in the UK.
Allianz kicks off commercial growth plan with broker proposition
Allianz Commercial has launched a wholesale and retail proposition to the UK broker market; the first in a series of planned moves to increase its footprint in the mid-corporate sector.
RSA promotes Hirst to mid market role
RSA has appointed Paul Hirst as mid market regions director leading a team of 450 staff.
Benelux gets telematics solution from Risk Technology
Telematics provider Risk Technology has partnered with insurance solutions company Chipin to launch a pricing usage based insurance and fleet telematics solution in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.
AA launches comprehensive household product
The AA has launched a home insurance policy offering unlimited cover for buildings and contents as well as increased cover for personal possessions.
ABI tracker reports 3% drop in quarterly motor premium rate
Data from the Association of British Insurers’ motor insurance premium tracker shows premiums in Q1 2014 fell 3% on the previous quarter.
Insurers braced for fresh wave of claims as Savile compensation ads published
Vigiliance needed due to fears over fraudulent claims
Xchanging signs claims processing contract with London market
Xchanging has agreed a three-year claims processing contract to support its Lloyd’s customers.
Telematics uncovers fraud in £54k Aviva claim
Telematics was the key in the dismissal of a £54 000 personal injury claim placed with Aviva, according to a motor fraud investigation company.
ABI issues guide to assessing non-modelled cat risks
The Association of British Insurers has published an industry guide to better identify, assess and manage non-modelled aspects of global catastrophe risks.
First Assist to complete rebrand with legal business rename
First Assist Legal Protection is to be renamed Cigna Legal Protection from Thursday following Cigna’s acquisition of the business in November 2011.
Ageas expands Optima Bike policy
Ageas has expanded its Optima Bike motorcycle policy to include newer, higher value and high performance models.
Fraudster jailed after £2m PI claim to RSA disproved
A man who attempted to claim nearly £2m from RSA for a workplace injury is currently serving a six month jail sentence after pleading guilty to contempt in February.
Law Society to survey members on LEI
Arc Legal has cautioned respondents to a Law Society legal expenses insurance survey not to confuse commercial decisions by an insurer with dishonesty.
Equity emerges from rebrand as ERS
Equity Insurance Group has rebranded as ERS - the latest move in the continuing overhaul of the business since its acquisition by Aquiline last year.
Co-op insurance profits up ten-fold despite 'disastrous' year
The Co-operative has seen insurance profits leap upwards in 2013, with the mutual attributing the boosted results to improved claims experience and strong performance of its home portfolio.
Arista hires Fletcher for Midlands role
Arista Insurance has appointed Mick Fletcher as senior development underwriter focusing on the East Midlands area.
RSA to dispose of Polish and Baltic operations
RSA is selling its businesses in the Baltics and Poland for £300m – a move which will add around £200m to the insurer’s net assets.
E-cigarettes and cosmetic surgery tipped for new wave of claims
E-cigarettes and cosmetic surgery are among a new wave of anticipated emerging claims, according to law firm Hill Dickinson.