Articles by Katie Marriner
Helphire raises £60m to fund growth
Accident management services group Helphire has announced it has raised £60m before expenses by issuing more than one billion ordinary shares at 5.2p each.
Claims company Triton Global announces management changes
Claims organisation Triton Global has made multiple management changes in its claims administration outsourcing company DCS Global.
David Radford appointed Allianz brand boss
Allianz has appointed David Radford to the newly created role of UK brand director.
Plum extends home product to cover landlords
Plum Underwriting has extended its home works product to cover landlords undertaking extensive building extension projects and renovations.
Lloyds Banking Group firms hit with £28m FCA fine
The Financial Conduct Authority has fined Lloyds TSB Bank and Bank of Scotland, both part of Lloyds Banking Group more than £28m for serious sales incentive failings including protection products.
Chilton tipped to help Gallagher overcome previous reinsurance failings
‘Challenger brand’ expected to benefit from former Benfield CEO’s expertise.
L&G GI head Diane Buckley to leave insurer
Legal & General's general insurance managing director Diane Buckley, pictured, is to leave the business amid a company restructure.
Broker Baronsmead hires Andrew Ducat as client service head
Specialist financial risk broker Baronsmead has appointed Andrew Ducat as partner and head of client service.
Aviva promotes Fraser Edmond as Hudson’s successor
Aviva has promoted Fraser Edmond to replace Sam Hudson as broker performance director, the insurer has confirmed.
Esure looks to Spain as Dancausa joins board
Esure Group has appointed Maria Dolores Dancausa as an independent non-executive director.
Higos expands footprint with John Morgan acquisition
High street broker Higos Insurance Services has expanded its footprint with the acquisition of John Morgan Insurance Consultants in Dorset.
IFR still expected to go live before 2014
The Insurance Fraud Register is still planned to go live before the end of the year despite market rumours several insurers are holding up its progress.
RSA deploys emergency vehicle in Lincolnshire
RSA has deployed its emergency response vehicle to Boston in Lincolnshire to assist people affected by flooding.
Loss adjusters seeing steady flow of storm claims
Loss adjusters are praising flood defence mechanisms in standing up to yesterday’s storm which has seen the east coast of the UK battered by surges and high tides.
GAB Robins issues amber alert on east coast weather warnings
Loss adjuster GAB Robins will be mobilising additional field teams to the east coast in preparation for the predicted storm expected to bring gale-force winds, heavy rainfall and possible coastal flooding to the area.
Ex-Benfield CEO to take on Aon with Capsicum 'challenger brand'
Arthur J Gallagher’s entrepreneurial approach to business was a major factor in Grahame Chilton's decision to partner his reinsurance intermediary business Capsicum Re with the broker, he has told Post.
Kiln and Tokio Marine Europe join forces
Kiln and Tokio Marine Europe have merged to form one insurer called Tokio Marine Kiln Group.
DLG issues advice to customers in face of weather warnings
Direct Line Group has issued advice to its customers following warnings of high winds and flood risks issued for various regions in the UK.
Biba seeks backing from other sectors for national apprenticeship proposal
Survey reveals increase in CII members willing to take on apprentices.
Aviva’s David Mann appointed to Covéa role
Covéa Insurance has appointed Aviva’s David Mann as national broker development manager – a new role for the company.
Biba urges change on SME Flood Re exclusion
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has urged the Water Bill Scrutiny Committee to consider helping the people the bill currently excludes – particularly small businesses.
Government to work with insurers on mesothelioma plan
The Government is to work with victims’ groups and insurers representing employers to explore new ways to improve the legal process for handling claims from victims of mesothelioma, according to the courts minister.
Kiln and Tokio Marine Europe join forces
Kiln and Tokio Marine Europe have merged to form one insurer called Tokio Marine Kiln Group.
Aviva and L&G join four life insurers in £25bn infrastructure pledge
Aviva and Legal and General are among the six insurers that have agreed to collectively invest £25bn in UK infrastructure over the next five years.