Articles by Katie Marriner
RSA tipped to review scale of UK operation following Brown departure
Industry commentators are unanimous Adrian Brown’s departure from RSA is a loss for the company amid suggestions group chief executive Stephen Hester could now look to downsize its UK operation.
Brindle’s departure to spark short-term uncertainty
Investment bank Espirito Santo says the “shock announcement” of Richard Brindle’s departure from Lancashire Holdings will initially be taken negatively by the market.
Lorega launches online tool for brokers
Lorega has launched an online quote-and-buy facility for brokers allowing access to its range of commercial products for SME clients.
Aviva simplifies Italian life joint ventures
Aviva has reached an agreement with UBI Banca and Unicredit to restructure its life joint ventures in Italy.
Brindle retires from Lancashire amid leadership shuffle
Lancashire Holdings founder and group chief executive Richard Brindle is retiring from the business at the end of the month.
Gallagher CEO Ross hails 'huge hire' of RSA stalwart Brown
Arthur J Gallagher has welcomed the hire of RSA UK and Western Europe chief executive Adrian Brown to its board.
Brown quits RSA to take on role at Arthur J Gallagher
RSA UK and Western Europe chief executive Adrian Brown has resigned from his role and is to join the board of Arthur J Gallagher as executive chairman of underwriting and distribution.
Caution urged against using widescale exclusions in cyber policies
Insurers are facing calls to stop embedding sweeping exclusions into cyber policies following the emergence of the internet-based Heartbleed bug and Microsoft discontinuing protection updates for its Windows XP operating system.
DLG’s Brown joins KPMG as partner
Direct Line Group’s David Brown has been appointed a non-life actuarial partner in KPMG’s insurance practice.
Further scrutiny likely to follow FCA warnings
Brokers are likely to face further regulatory scrutiny around client money handling, according to financial controls software firm Autorek.
Two brokers in firing line as FCA issues warnings
Two broking bosses have been given warning notices by the Financial Conduct Authority relating to management issues and client money handling.
Marsh joins HCC boards as Bishop departs
Nicholas Marsh has been appointed as non-executive chairman of both HCC International and HCC Underwriting Agency.
Consolidation expected as China relaxes M&A rules
KPMG is predicting an increase in sector consolidation following China’s decision to relax merger and acquisition rules for its insurance industry.
Hodges to build on 'fantastic track record' with future acquisitions
Towergate group chief executive Mark Hodges remains confident in his firm’s ability to acquire businesses in the wake of Arthur J Gallagher snapping up brokers Oval and Giles.
Biba appoints ES Risk for engineering scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed ES Risks to provide its new engineering insurance and inspection scheme.
Ball exits Cunningham Lindsey for break from industry
Cunningham Lindsey building claims services director Geoff Ball has stood down from the company's board and is to leave the business with immediate effect.
Willis launches cargo facility product
Willis has launched a product to protect cargo against all types of political violence, terrorism and war risks.
Aviva sells stake in South Korean life business
Aviva has sold its 47% stake in South Korean business Woori Aviva Life Insurance to Nong Hyup Financial Group.
Judge dismisses £60k claim for nightclub accident
A judge has thrown out a £60 000 claim for an alleged nightclub dance floor accident citing lack of credible evidence.
Co-op adamant sale uncertainty did not hurt business
Senior insurance bosses at Co-operative Insurance claim uncertainty around the sale of the business did not impact momentum within the company last year.
ABI won’t fight for further Flood Re inclusions despite band H U-turn
Sources say association’s public backing is result of pressure from Westminster.
Allianz seeking applicants for scholarship programme
Allianz has opened applications to its scholarship programme for personal lines brokers.
Sabre sees profits leap as GWP decreases by £10m
Motor insurer Sabre recorded a post-tax profit of £43.4m in 2013; an increase on its 2012 result of £29.7m.
Clifford Chance appointed to investigate FCA's conduct
A Clifford Chance lawyer has been appointed by the Financial Conduct Authority to carry out an inquiry into its handling of the announcement it would investigate the treatment of long-standing life insurance customers.