Articles by Katie Marriner
Allianz and Covéa subrogation appeal against RSA dismissed
An appeal from Allianz and Covéa against last year’s High Court RSA subrogation verdict has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal this morning.
Helvetia increases its share in Nationale Suisse
Helvetia Group has cemented itself as a core shareholder in Nationale Suisse after one of its businesses increased its stake to 12.7%.
Hiscox given green light for York office
Hiscox was granted full planning approval for its proposed York headquarters at a council meeting last night.
Young driver green paper publication unlikely before 2014
The Department for Transport has said it will not be releasing its green paper on young driver safety until it has reconciled improving safety without restricting young people’s freedom.
Govt and ABI yet to finalise details on leaders programme, Javid says
Financial secretary to the Treasury Sajid Javid said the government is yet to sort out the details around working with the Association of British Insurers on its future leaders programme as part of the UK insurance growth action plan.
Four groups granted super-complainant status to FCA
Four consumer representative bodies have been granted “super-complainant” status by the government for the financial services sector.
FCA fines JLT Specialty £1.8m
JLT Specialty has been fined £1.8m by the Financial Conduct Authority for failing to have appropriate systems in place to guard against the risk of bribery or corruption when making payments to overseas third parties.
AIG appoints Bond Dickinson for contract work
AIG has appointed law firm Bond Dickinson to handle its high-volume contract work.
S&P affirms AA- rating for Swiss Re
Ratings agency Standard and Poors has affirmed its AA- rating of Swiss Re and predicts the rating will remain stable in the long-term.
Ageas extends partnership with Hampshire Cricket
Ageas has extended its ground-naming partnership deal with Hampshire Cricket to 2022.
FCA urged to probe premium finance arrangements after TCF accusations
Whistleblower says ‘nearly all’ big brokers are shortchanging their customers
Chris Wood to retire from Chaucer aviation post
Peter Wakefield has been appointed Chaucer aviation division head following the retirement of Chris Wood.
Biba welcomes CC recommendations on most-favoured nation clauses
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the Competition Commission's move to act on “anti-competitive” most-favoured nation clauses.
Bluefin subsidiary partnership offers tailored diving products
Bluefin subsidiary Bishop Skinner Marine has partnered with the British Sub-Aqua Club to launch two insurance products tailored for the club’s members.
Markerstudy puts 120 ex-Capita staff at risk of redundancy
Markerstudy has placed 120 staff it inherited following its takeover of five Capita businesses last month at risk of redundancy.
PWC predicts steady 2014 London market outlook
PWC is predicting improved planned profitably in 2014 for some London market classes such as accident and health.
New laws have done little to curb whiplash culture, LV says
More than half of Britons have been contacted by a claims company and encouraged to make a compensation claim for injuries in the six months since the implementation of litigation reforms in April, research from LV has found.
FCA fines Porta Verde £25 000 for insurance mis-selling
The Financial Conduct Authority has fined Porta Verde Financial Services £25 000 after two of its appointed representatives mis-sold insurance, often to elderly and vulnerable customers.
Three insurance industry reps nominated to PRA panel
Three insurance industry members have been have been nominated to the Prudential Regulation Authority’s practitioner panel established to represent the interests of the financial services industry.
Leeds-based fraud investigator AGS Risk Solutions bought by Insight
Claims investigation company Insight has acquired Leeds-based fraud and financial crime investigations provider AGS Risk Solutions.
Ace appoints Ian McFadyean to regional manager role
Ace Group has appointed Ian McFadyean as business development manager for the south west and Wales.
Quindell CMC files counterclaim to £5m contract termination suit
A Quindell-owned claims management company has filed a counterclaim after two firms accused the business of breaking a contract early in a £5m suit.
Tim Holliday appointed Zurich UK personal lines boss
Zurich has appointed its UK general insurance chief underwriting officer Tim Holliday to take over as managing director of its UK personal lines business.
Blog: Could the UK follow New Zealand's lead and embrace driving curfews?
As the festive season gets into full swing, several insurers are already issuing warnings to policyholders about the dangers of “riskmas”.