Articles by Katie Marriner
Rupert Mackenzie to lead JLT Specialty energy division
JLT Specialty has appointed Rupert Mackenzie as divisional managing director of its energy division.
London market called on to help cut growth in mid-sized power claims
UK power generators have called on the London market to become more involved in using the risk management technique process safety to halt the growth in mid-sized power claims and potentially reduce premiums.
Markerstudy acquires Capita insurance businesses as Pindar steps down as CEO
Capita has announced the sale of BDML, Lancaster, Sureterm and Delta to Markerstudy for an undisclosed sum as chief executive Paul Pindar announces his departure from the outsourcing company.
AGCS makes internal hire for marine role
Paul O’Neill has been named Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty global head of marine Europe and Asia Pacific effective 1 January 2014.
Insured losses from Haiyan could reach $700m
AIR Worldwide has estimated insured losses from super typhoon Haiyan at between $300m (£185m) and $700m.
Andy Haste tipped for TSB chair role
Former RSA boss Andy Haste is the front-runner to take up the chairman role at high street bank TSB, according to reports.
Aviva to sell stake in Italian insurer Eurovita
Aviva is selling its 39% stake in Italian insurer Eurovita Assicurazioni to JC Flowers for €33m (£27m).
Aviva to sell stake in Italian insurer Eurovita
Aviva is selling its 39% stake in Italian insurer Eurovita Assicurazioni to JC Flowers for €33m (£27m).
Ex-Capita director to relish insurance focus following Bluefin move
Bluefin personal lines managing director Jon Walker has admitted that returning to a company with a strong insurance focus was the major motivating factor behind his decision to turn his back on Capita.
Toby Ducker appointed COO at BMS
BMS Associates has appointed Toby Ducker as its group chief operating officer.
Consultants welcome timeframe clarity from Omnibus II decision
Consultancy firms have welcomed the Omnibus II agreement reached by the European Union trilogue parties saying the deal will provide insurers with much-needed clarity.
Amlin records 9% increase in fleet motor rates for Q3
Amlin has recorded steady results for quarter three 2013 including stable improvement in its UK commercial business logging a 9% increase in fleet motor rates.
FCA alert to issues with broker sidecar deals
The Financial Conduct Authority has its eye on broker facility deals in the London Market, such as the one forged between Aon and Berkshire Hathaway.
Tech company warns of ‘wilful blindness’ liability in ignoring telematics data
Businesses failing to correctly use their telematics systems to monitor and act upon drivers’ behaviour could be leaving themselves exposed to costly legal action in future, according to technology provider In-Car Cleverness.
Equity hires Aspen’s Katie Wade to replace Andrew Gibson as CFO
Motor insurance specialist Equity has recruited Aspen’s Katie Wade to replace Andrew Gibson as its chief financial officer.
IFB levy increase not prohibitive to members who see ‘value for money’
The Insurance Fraud Bureau’s decision to increase its levies for 2014 will not be an obstacle to membership, according to market commentators, as its data sharing capabilities are seen as “value for money”.
Operation Catcher team to be dissolved in Met streamlining
A Metropolitan Police team charged with prosecuting insurance fraudsters is to be dissolved and amalgamated with another unit within the force, raising concerns in the industry about resourcing for insurance fraud operations.
Everest Re first to use Xuber’s reinsurance product
Everest Reinsurance will be the first company to implement insurance software business Xuber’s new product for reinsurers.
CII opens consultation on changes to chartered status
The Chartered Insurance Institute has released a consultation paper seeking feedback to proposed changes to the standards underpinning chartered status for insurers and brokers.
Lockton urges fire safety ahead of scheduled firefighters’ strike
Lockton’s Real Estate and Construction group has warned that property owners and developers could be at risk during tomorrow’s Fire Brigade Union strike because 80% of them do not have a current fire insurance valuation of their property assets.
Airline insurance buyers to benefit from high capacity and competition
Abundant capacity, high levels of competition, limited loss activity and an aggressive broking community will benefit airline insurance buyers renewing in the final quarter of 2013, according to Willis Group.
Telefónica partnership offers first telematics product in Germany
Telefónica has partnered with Sparkassen Direktversicherung to bring the first insurance telematics product to Germany from this month.
Telematics key in combatting motor fraud, according to Octo
Octo Telematics is predicting telematics products could see the end of motor fraud tactics such as crash for crash schemes and bogus whiplash claims.
Jennifer Owens joins Towergate as general counsel
Towergate has appointed Jennifer Owens as its general counsel and company secretary.