Articles by Katie Marriner
Switched On Insurance launches travel add-on product
Gadget insurer Switched On Insurance has launched a travel insurance add-on product to boost protection for travellers carrying electronic goods.
BHSF announces four board changes
Midlands-based BHSF Group has made four changes to its board with group chief executive Peter Maskell calling the appointees “extraordinarily-capable”.
MGA’s hear Lloyd’s plans for delegated authority business
Managing General Agents yesterday heard how regulation will impact the way they do business in the future.
European CFOs optimistic on profitability growth
European insurance chief financial officers are optimistic about increasing profitability, with a Moody’s survey finding nearly half of CFOs predicting their operating profit would grow between five and 10% in the next year.
UK floods tipped to cost industry close to £500m
PWC has estimated weather-related damage in December 2013 and January this year could cost the insurance industry up to £500m.
Ace Global Markets increases environmental insurance capacity
Ace Global Markets is increasing its capacity for clients seeking environmental liability insurance coverage to $50m (£30m).
Contractors urged to up security as theft claim value increases
Building trades insurer ECIC is urging contractors to increase security to protect their equipment after the claims value of tool theft increased by £2226 in the past year.
UK pet insurance market expected to remain stable
The outlook for UK pet insurers remains positive over the next five years following a 35% increase in the market between 2008 to 2012, according to an insurance software provider.
Now Health launches Singapore operation
Health insurer Now Health International has opened a Singapore office partnering with Tenet Sompo as its underwriter in the region.
Aviva faces £323m bill for technical errors
Aviva is facing a compensation bill of up to £323m following technical errors that have resulted in underpayments over a number of years, according to reports.
Parabis Law hires Jabbari to boost consumer law offering
David Jabbari, the former Connect2Law chief executive and Pannone Affinity head, has joined Parabis Law as a partner.
Axa’s Evans lauded for commitment to public interest at CII awards
Axa group chief executive Paul Evans was recognised with an achievement award for his work in championing the public interest at last night’s inaugural Chartered Insurance Institute Public Interest Awards.
Bupa’s Tugendhat appointed Towergate Direct CEO
Towergate has appointed Bupa Group’s James Tugendhat as chief executive of Towergate Direct.
BPF urges MPs to support Water Bill amendments
The British Property Federation is urging politicians to support Water Bill amendments being tabled in the House of Lords that would extend affordable flood insurance to excluded groups.
Three EU states fail to meet gender directive deadline
Three European states failed to meet the December 2012 deadline to implement legislation prohibiting the use of gender-based pricing, according to the EU insurance supervisor.
Tracker’s technology offering a draw card in Lysanda purchase
Former Direct Line Group-owned telematics provider Tracker’s robust technology was one of the major draw cards for its purchaser Lysanda, according to the chief executive.
Physio suspended from practice for faking insurance invoices
A physiotherapist has been suspended from the Health and Care Professions Council register for falsifying insurance invoices while working at a clinic in Hammersmith, London.
Sterling and BMG team up on pet venture
Sterling Insurance Group and BMG Insurance Brokers have partnered on a new venture, Sterling Pet Solutions that will provide affinity products for UK pet insurance providers.
ICAB appoints Allsopp to finance role
The Insurance Claims Accommodation Bureau has appointed Tim Allsopp as its finance head.
IFIC Forensics launches fire triage service
IFIC Forensics has launched a forensic fire triage service which aims to reduce insurers’ exposure to claims leakage from residential and small commercial arson cases, particularly in times of claims surge.
Junction reaches two million customers
BGL Group’s partnership business Junction has doubled its customer base since 2007 announcing today it now manages more than two million customers.
Cigna enters affinity partnership with P&O ferries
P&O Ferries has appointed Cigna Insurance Services to provide a white-label travel insurance service for its customers.
ANV eyes Lloyd’s expansion as it diversifies from marine business
ANV is looking to grow its presence in the Lloyd’s market and is actively engaged in acquisition talks, chief executive Matt Fairfield has told Post.
ICAT and Ariel partner on US SME cat coverage
US property catastrophe insurer ICAT has partnered with Ariel Syndicate to deliver additional risk capacity to catastrophe-exposed small and medium sized businesses in the US.