Articles by Katie Marriner
DOA and Healix team up on travel product
David Oliver Associates has developed a white-label facility for brokers and networks to sell travel insurance.
German nat cat loss estimates released
Germany continued to fuel catastrophe losses for insurers and reinsurers in the third quarter, with several underwriters issuing estimates from hailstorms in the region.
Sovereign Capital acquires Kindertons
Private equity firm Sovereign Capital has acquired Crewe-based accident management services provider Kindertons for an undisclosed sum.
DLG to sell closed UK life book to Chesnara
Direct Line Insurance Group has agreed to sell its closed UK life insurance book to Chesnara and will collect a £23m dividend from the business.
Elite Insurance latest IFB member
Elite Insurance has become the 45th member of the Insurance Fraud Bureau.
UK General puts motor book back with Ageas
UK General has switched its £20m commercial motor book back to Ageas less than 12 months after it struck a capacity agreement with QBE.
LV Broker appointed to Footman James kit car account
LV Broker has been appointed by Footman James to provide kit car insurance and will take on all existing Footman James customers at renewal.
Michael Jackson concert promoter cleared in negligence case
A Los Angeles jury has decided concert promoter AEG Live did not act negligently in hiring the doctor responsible for caring for Michael Jackson ahead of his concert tour in 2009.
350% increase in UK M&A deal values
The value of UK insurance merger and acquisition deals rose by more than 350% to €1.5bn (£1.2bn) in the first half of 2013 from €344.6m in 2012, PWC has reported.
Ferma 2013: Ferma members agree to competence certification
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations and the presidents of its member associations have agreed in principle to create a European certificate of professional competence for risk managers.
Ferma 2013: Ferma members agree to certification project
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations and the presidents of its member associations have agreed in principle to create a European certificate of professional competence for risk managers.
New development underwriter for Dual
David Armstrong has been appointed South East regional development underwriter for Dual.
FCA coy over telling firms to boost female headcount in the boardroom
Regulator ‘not looking specifically’ at issue but confusion surrounds CRD IV.
Howden acquires Norwegian broker
Howden Broking Group has acquired a majority share in Norwegian broker North Edge Forsikringsmegling AS.
FCA finds no consistency in insurers’ private investigator use
The Financial Conduct Authority says there is no consistency in insurers’ use of private investigators following the release of a factsheet for general insurance companies today.
Axa UK appoints Deborah Parker as property head
Axa UK has appointed Deborah Parker as group property director with responsibility for the group's real estate function.
Judge to review Jackson reforms’ problem areas
The judge charged with implementing the Jackson reforms has revealed he will review parts of the legislation causing problems for lawyers.
Mapfre Assistance launches rental car cover
Mapfre Assistance has launched a group of products targeted at car rental companies and their customers.
Budget constraints increase challenges for European risk managers
Europe’s risk managers are being challenged to find innovative and cost-effective solutions to cross-border, complex risks but are not necessarily being given budget increases to do so, according to findings from the 2013 Risk Frontiers European Survey.
Risk managers feeling pressure of complex environment
Europe’s risk managers are being challenged to find innovative and cost-effective solutions to cross-border, complex risks but are not necessarily being given budget increases to do so, according to findings from the 2013 Risk Frontiers European Survey.
Arista increases regional presence
Commercial lines underwriter Arista Insurance has launched 14 regional trading teams targeting areas where there is less representation by competitors.
KPMG welcomes latest Solvency II guidelines
KPMG has welcomed a relaxation in reporting guidelines following the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority releasing its final guidelines relating to the preparation of Solvency II today.
KPMG welcomes latest Solvency II guidelines
KPMG has welcomed a relaxation in reporting guidelines following the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority releasing its final guidelines relating to the preparation of Solvency II today.
New Broker Network brand unveiled
Broker Network and Countrywide have joined to become one brand which will operate under the Broker Network name.