Articles by Katie Marriner
Industry encouraged to apply to lead Flood Re body
The search for a chief executive and chief financial officer for Flood Re Ltd has begun, with a CEO appointment expected before the end of H1.
Former ABI conduct director Craig to join FCA
Former Association of British Insurers financial conduct regulation director Maggie Craig is to join the Financial Conduct Authority this month as an advisor.
More than 60 jobs created by Admiral and Auto Windscreens partnership
Admiral Group has signed a three and a half year preferred supplier agreement with Auto Windscreens that is set to create more than 60 jobs at the repair company.
Biba manifesto sparks hope the burden of regulatory cost will be addressed
FCA urged to find areas for savings and be more transparent.
2014 tipped to see consolidation surge as sector’s M&A appetite increases
Regulatory certainty, soft market and economic recovery make deals likely.
Signposting agreement proves worth with more than 100 000 referrals
More than 100 000 older motorists and holiday makers have accessed the signposting agreement forged by the insurance industry and the government since it came into force in April 2012.
Oval staff informed of Gallagher talks ahead of March deal
Oval staff have been informed about the broker being in exclusive acquisition talks with Arthur J Gallagher, a source close to Oval has said.
Electrical contractors’ group launches dental plan
Electrical Contractors Insurance Services has launched a dental plan in association with National Dental Plan to increase access to affordable care.
BP loses court appeal and faces further Deepwater Horizon claims
BP has lost an appeal to the US federal appeals court to limit the compensation payouts for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.
FCA proposes £34.5m fine for Homeserve
Homeserve UK is facing a £34.5m fine after receiving a draft warning notice from the Financial Conduct Authority.
Independent midwives PI deadline extended to February
The deadline for independent midwives to have mandatory professional indemnity cover in place has been extended to the end of February.
IFR live with 'significant proportion' of insurers signed up
The Insurance Fraud Register is now live with the first group of insurers having loaded records onto the database.
Gallagher tipped to enhance global stature with Oval acquisition
A take-over of broker Oval would see Arthur J Gallagher cement its position within the top echelons of the broking world, according to Bluefin executive chairman Stuart Reid.
'Out of control' fraudster jailed for 22 months
A woman has been jailed for 22 months after making thousands of pounds from bogus claims including that she had lost a pregnancy, suffered from terminal cancer and was a victim of violent crime.
Towergate appoints Ben Alexander as digital head
Towergate has appointed Ben Alexander as its head of digital tasked with helping to grow income from the business’ digital channels.
Chase Templeton looks to Aon for risk hire
Private health insurer Chase Templeton has recruited former Aon senior group risk consultant David Williams to lead its group risk department.
Aqua Sanfelice to head Lonmar’s fine art division
Aqua Sanfelice is to lead Lonmar’s fine art division following the retirement of divisional managing director David Lock.
Sale of Equity Direct Broking to NMG completed
Equity Insurance Group has announced the completion of the sale of Equity Direct Broking to NMG Holdings.
UK General looks to Paymentshield and Mapfre for schemes business hires
UK General has strengthened its scheme business with two appointments.
Axa Assistance to provide breakdown service for Carole Nash
Axa Assistance has won a contract to provide breakdown services to broker Carole Nash’s motorcycle and classic car customers.
Industry raises doubts over necessity of Insurance Brokers’ Standards Council
Chairman Anscombe says the IBSC allows sector to determine its own standards.
Implications of RSA motor repair victory to be assessed by competition body
Court of Appeal rejects Allianz and Covéa case against RSA’s subrogation model.
Doug Smith appointed to corporate consultancy role
Former Willis and Marsh boss Doug Smith has joined Insight Insurance Consultancy’s corporate insurance consultancy business.
BLM launches PI and fraud offerings in Dublin office
Law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer’s Dublin office is to launch professional indemnity and fraud offerings which will be led by two new appointees.