Articles by Leigh Jackson
Roundtable: Fraud: Seeking a knockout blow
How are recent changes to the legal landscape and calls for a more collaborative approach impacting the insurance industry’s fight against fraud?
Philip named SRA chief
General Medical Council chief operating officer Paul Philip has been appointed chief executive of the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Pioneer adds to PI team
Pioneer Underwriting has recruited Paula McManus to its professional indemnity business.
Top 20 UK insurers
A focus to the top 20 UK insurers
Expertise in Action: Technology: Open to attack
Despite several high-profile cyber attacks on major corporations, the insurance industry is still behind the times when it comes to cyber liability. How can it catch up?
Interview: Katie Small: Carving a niche
As RK Harrison’s head of private wealth – and its first female board member – Katie Small is a big believer in specialist solutions. She tells Post about her journey to success and reveals her plans to grow her division
Kennedys and Simpson & Marwick to merge
Law firms Kennedys and Simpson & Marwick will merge on 1 November.
Biba defends brokers following Law Society criticism
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has defended the broking community following criticism from the Law Society.
Co-op's up-for-sale GI business sees improved COR
The Co-operative's general insurance arm has posted impressive results despite poor performance for the rest of the insurance division.
Zurich chairman steps down following Wauthier death
Zurich Insurance Group chairman Josef Ackermann has resigned from his post claiming that he felt pressure to step down following the death of chief financial officer Pierre Wauthier.
Zurich chairman steps down following Wauthier death
Zurich Insurance Group chairman Josef Ackermann has resigned from his post claiming that he felt pressure to step down following the death of chief financial officer Pierre Wauthier.
XL set to slash solicitors' PI market share
XL has confirmed it will “significantly reduce” its market share in the solicitors' professional indemnity market in the upcoming renewal season.
Ten adds six new members
Commercial broker network Ten Insurance has bolstered its ranks with six new members during the last three months.
L&G reveals dramatic COR improvement
Legal & General has recorded a general insurance combined operating ratio of 81% for the first half of 2013 – an improvement from 99% year-on-year.
Aviva staff could lose bonuses under cost cutting plans
Employees of Aviva may have their bonuses withheld this year unless cost cutting targets are met, reports suggest.
CII: Data protection hindering fraud fight
The industry's attempts to work together to combat fraud are being hampered by the Data Protection Act, the Chartered Insurance Institute has claimed.
Covéa appoints Owen to newly-created post
Covéa Insurance has named Maureen Owen head of regions for the North.
Evolution Underwriting names new sales co-ordinator
Evolution Underwriting has promoted Michelle Buckley-Clarke to the newly created role of sales co-ordinator.
Post Blog: The fictional world of insurance
The insurance sector and its staff have been lampooned, loved and loathed on TV and in movies. Post Online looks at five moments where the industry and popular culture collide.
Ageas increases profit despite underwriting losses
Ageas has increased its bottom line by 17.3% during the first half of 2013 despite household being the only core line of business making an underwriting profit.
Brit posts improved COR of 86%
Brit Insurance has reported a combined operating ratio of 86% for the first half of 2013 – an improvement from 92.8% in 2012.
Post Blog: Memorable insurance adverts
Despite being derided as the unfashionable, dowdy member of the financial services family, the insurance industry has had its moments in the spotlight, most notably in the field of TV advertising. Post Online takes a look at five of the most memorable…
Interview: Steve Langan: Onwards and upwards
Concerned that the wider industry is dangerously out of touch when it comes to technology, servicing customers and advertising, Hiscox UK managing director Steve Langan tells Post how his firm keeps up with the times.
Expertise in Action: Professionalism: Testing, testing
Testing, testing