Articles by Katie Marriner
Bollington signs deal with Keycare on foster care product
Bollington Insurance Brokers has partnered with Keycare to include cover for lost and stolen keys in it home insurance product for foster carers.
High-net-worth firms get behind ABI’s band H stance
The Association of British Insurers' support for including band H properties in Flood Re has been welcomed by high-net-worth firms.
Giles deal costs AJG $4.2m in expenses
Integration expenses related to the Giles acquisition cost Arthur J Gallagher $4.2m (£2.5m), according to the global broker’s 2014 Q1 results.
Chase Templeton acquires Ealing-based SJS Healthcare
Chase Templeton has acquired Ealing-based SJS Healthcare Associates in a deal adding £2m annual premium income to its books.
Friendsurance looks to Hong Kong billionaire for backing
German peer-to-peer insurer Friendsurance has received funding from two new investors including a Hong Kong billionaire.
Woolgrove signals intention to stay in insurance
Outgoing Direct Line Group personal lines managing director Tom Woolgrove has told Post he plans to stay in the insurance industry after his tenure as interim Flood Re chief executive.
Starling running insurance consultancy business
Former Association of British Insurers general insurance director Nick Starling has set up an independent consulting business after leaving the organisation last year.
Mass concerned at court fee proposals
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society is concerned at the increasing cost of court fees following the release of a Ministry of Justice report today announcing a sliding fee scale for monetary claims.
Foil names Northern Ireland executive representatives
Sean McGahan and Leonard Edgar have been appointed as Northern Ireland representatives to the executive committee of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers.
Keelan Westall adds three products to e-trading platform
Hampshire-based broker Keelan Westall has added three products to its residential risks e-trading platform including cover for blocks of flats and a new product for property owners.
Bima set to expand in Asian and Lat Am markets
Emerging markets mobile insurer Bima has raised an additional $22m (£13.2m) to support its expansion into several new markets in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Climate change outlook sparks calls for increased government flood spend
A report predicting a dramatic increase in European flood risk exposure due to climate change has prompted calls for the UK government to up its spending on flood defences.
Industry questions FCA’s decision to probe commercial claims handling
Regulator reveals more thematic reviews to be undertaken in 2014/2015
Bradshaw takes Biba consultancy role
Barbara Bradshaw has moved to a consultancy role at the British Insurance Brokers' Association focusing on member engagement and contributing to the smaller brokers' advisory board.
Chubb appoints Barr as environment head
Chubb has appointed David Barr as European environmental manager.
Hansen elevated to Skuld CEO
Ståle Hansen is to take over as chief executive of Skuld from 1 February 2015.
Insurers urged to question use of double-handed care
Pay-outs for insurers’ personal injury claims are being inflated due to blanket policies requiring two carers being present to manually move a patient rather than one, according to a new report.
XL partners with risk specialists on K&R offering
XL Group’s crisis management team now offers cover for kidnap and ransom risks partnering with risk consultancy Terra Firma Risk Management.
One third of flood victims without home insurance survey finds
One third of British adults affected by the recent UK floods don’t have insurance that protects their home from flooding, a PWC and You Gov survey has found.
Ageas confirms more than 14 500 interim flood payments made
Ageas has made more than 14 500 interim payments to victims of winter flooding in the UK, chief executive Andy Watson says.
FCA to investigate commercial claims among string of new reviews
The Financial Conduct Authority is to look into the commercial claims market in one of a string of thematic reviews for the general insurance sector announced in its annual business plan today.
QBE signs deal with Shariah-compliant underwriter
QBE is the second insurer to provide capacity to Shariah-compliant MGA Cobalt underwriting.
Nelson confirms Lloyd’s insurers have started paying MH370 claims
Lloyd’s chair John Nelson has confirmed market insurers have begun paying out claims relating to the loss of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
Helios increases underwriting capacity with Bernul acquisition
Helios Underwriting has acquired Lloyd’s limited liability member Bernul for £0.8m.