Articles by Katie Marriner
Jon Walker to lead Bluefin’s personal lines business
Bluefin has appointed Capita’s Jon Walker as its managing director of personal lines.
Devastation escalates after Philippines' super typhoon Haiyan
Catastrophe modelling firm AIR Worldwide says devastation in the Philippines following last week’s super typhoon Haiyan is continuing to escalate.
RMS predicts Haiyan as strongest tropical cyclone in history
Catastrophe risk modelling firm RMS has said category five super typhoon Haiyan, which hit the Philippines today, could be the strongest tropical cyclone in history.
Medical whiplash panels at risk of being insurers' 'captives' MP tells Commons
Independent medical panels were criticised in a parliamentary debate yesterday on motor insurance and whiplash claims, as being at risk of becoming 'captives' of the insurance industry.
Further reviews of Jackson reforms unlikely, Justice Ramsey says
The judge in charge of overseeing the implementation of the Jackson reforms has said it is unlikely further areas of the recommendations will come under review.
AIR Worldwide estimates total windstorm losses could reach £1.9bn
Catastrophe modelling firm AIR Worldwide has estimated total insured losses from windstorm Christian will range between €1.5bn and €2.3bn (£1.9bn).
AIR Worldwide estimates windstorm Christian losses could reach €2.3bn
Catastrophe modelling firm AIR Worldwide has estimated insured losses from windstorm Christian will range between €1.5bn and €2.3bn, with the majority of insured losses occurring in Denmark and Germany.
Three senior hires for Canopius' Singapore office
Canopius is growing its Asian operations with three senior hires in its Singapore office.
Hill Dickinson appoints Braithwaite as fraud manager
Hill Dickinson has strengthened its complex fraud team with the hire of Kevin Braithwaite to the role of complex fraud manager.
Open GI and Right Choice renew partnership
Technology provider Open GI has announced a renewed five-year partnership with Right Choice Insurance Brokers.
DAS puts commercial products on Acturis
Legal expenses insurer DAS has launched its loss assistant business product and commercial legal protection products on Acturis.
Brokerslink appoints operations director
Brokerslink has appointed Carla Alves as director of operations. Alves was previously managing director of brokerage for MDS Insurance and Risk Consulting.
LMA launches new e-claim file site
The Lloyd’s Market Association is to launch an electronic claim file website on 18 November.
ABI predicts St Jude storm to cost insurers £130m
The Association of British Insurers is estimating insurers will have to pay out £130m to policyholders following last week’s St Jude storm.
IFR promised in ‘weeks not months’ but delay continues to frustrate
Davies cites importance of a foolproof platform as reason for IFR not being ready.
Skills shortages continue to plague industry
Skills shortages in general insurance businesses have dropped 14 percentage points to 59% in the past year, a Chartered Insurance Institute survey has found.
Windstorm could result in underwriting losses in Germany, predicts AM Best
Regionally focused German insurers may incur underwriting losses for the year from an accumulation of natural catastrophes, a report from AM Best has found.
Windstorm unlikely to impact UK insurers' performances, predicts AM Best
UK non-life insurers remain on course to post strong overall performances in 2013, despite last week’s windstorm, according to a report from AM Best.
Two hires for Ace’s A&H team
Ace Group has strengthened its UK and Ireland Accident and Health team with two appointments.
DAC Beachcroft sets up Scottish fraud team
Law firm DAC Beachcroft has set up a specialist team of fraud lawyers in its Glasgow office.
Questgates launches hub in preparation for seasonal surge
Questgates has upped its third party property damage response by launching a dedicated hub to help insurers manage a potential increase in workload over winter.
RSA performs offshoring U-turn as customers demand UK call centres
Closure of insurer’s customer-centric Indian call centres to create 350 UK jobs.
Seraina Maag to head AIG's EMEA business
AIG has appointed Seraina Maag as president and chief executive of its Europe, Middle East, and Africa region business.
Aon records profit and revenue growth in Q3
Aon has reported organic revenue growth of 3% with total revenue of $2.8bn (£1.7bn) in quarter three of 2013.