Articles by Katie Marriner
Separate conduct regulator proposed in Scottish independence paper
Scotland would set up its own financial conduct regulator if it becomes independent from the UK, according to the Scottish government’s white paper on independence released today.
AIG rolls out broker trading platform in mainland Europe
AIG is rolling out an e-trading product for brokers across five European countries following the launch of the platform in the insurer’s UK and Ireland businesses earlier this year.
AIG rolls out broker trading platform on continent
AIG is rolling out an e-trading product for brokers across five European countries following the launch of the platform in the insurer’s UK and Ireland businesses earlier this year.
Axa calling for tougher sanctions on CMC consumer contact
Axa is calling for sanctions against claims management companies to be bolstered including doubling the maximum fine to £1m and giving the regulator power to shut down CMCs that are seen to be persistently flouting privacy rules.
Hill Dickinson boosts regulation and insurance group teams
Law firm Hill Dickinson has made two appointments within its regulatory services group and insurance group with Louise Millington-Roberts and Richard Creamer joining the London office as partners.
Biba to expand cost of regulation research to include non-EU markets
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is revisiting research it conducted in 2011 on regulatory cost for brokers with plans to expand its scope to include key insurance markets outside the UK and Europe.
Autonet Insurance expands marketing network with Affiliate Window deal
Staffordshire-based insurance broker Autonet Insurance has struck a deal with marketing network agency Affiliate Window to source partnerships with organisations seeking vehicle insurance.
R&Q named preferred credit control provider of LMA
Randall and Quilter has been selected as the preferred provider of credit control services by the Lloyd’s Market Association working group.
ABI GI boss Evans urges insurers to prepare for future challenges
Insurers should start preparing for future challenges impacting their business in the face of regulatory changes and an increased focus on digital, the Association of British Insurers’ policy director and deputy director general has said.
Cigna and British Money team up for new product
White-label insurance provider Cigna Insurance Services and British Money have partnered up to provide new protection product Universal Cover.
Cigna partners with British Money on new product
White-label insurance provider Cigna Insurance Services has partnered with British Money to provide protection product Universal Cover.
Ruling threatens brokers’ unidentified funds arrangements
Arrangements by brokers to deal with unclaimed client money could be threatened by a recent Commercial Court decision which calls into question proposals by the conduct regulator on credit write-backs.
Former South African broker accused of fraud identified by UK students
An insurance broker who fled South Africa after being accused of committing £1.5m fraud has been identified by UK school students he taught in Cornwall.
Hyperion appoints David Jack as first CIO
Hyperion Insurance Group has appointed David Jack as its chief information officer – a new role for the business.
Generali sells Fata Danni to Cattolica for €179m
Italian insurer Generali has agreed to sell its agricultural risks business Fata Assicurazioni Danni to Cattolica for €179m (£149m).
Hiscox joins broker in supporting collectibles insurance site
Hiscox and fine art broker Richard Thompson Insurance have teamed up to support a new online insurance facility for art and collectibles, Insure My Stuff.
Macquarie acquires 19.9% share of Equity Redstar
Aquiline Capital Partners has sold a 19.9% share of specialist motor insurer Equity Redstar to Australian investment bank Macquarie.
Confusion prompts Hampden Underwriting name change proposal
Hampden Underwriting is proposing to change its name to Helios Underwriting to avoid confusion with another entity within the Hampden Group.
Failure to offer customers payment plans could see brokers lose out on business
Brokers warned to be careful of interest rates on instalment plans.
Insurers hope for strike-out legislation after consultation on Summers review
Only two of 18 parties voice opposition to review in Law Commission consultation.
Homeserve UK's revenue reduces amid continuing FCA investigation
Homeserve’s UK business has reported reduced revenue in the first half of 2013 to £127.2m from £134.5m in the same period of 2012.
Zurich’s Colm Holmes appointed Aviva UK CFO
Aviva has appointed Colm Holmes as chief financial officer for its UK and Ireland general insurance business.
AGCS adopts legal form of European company
Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty has adopted the legal form of a European company and merged with its subsidiary Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty (France), retroactive to 1 January 2013.
Charles Taylor forecasts growth for adjusting business
Professional services firm Charles Taylor is readying itself for growth in its adjusting business following investment in people and assets.