Articles by Leigh Jackson
My Best XI: Phil Race, Agencyport
Phil Race, managing director of Agencyport, selects his best XI for an insurance industry start-up. Race’s team includes insurers and software providers – including an appearance from his chief operating officer for Europe – and a legendary Liverpool…
Mesothelioma scheme could cost £451m in first decade
A fund of last resort compensating mesothelioma sufferers who cannot trace their employers' liability insurers could cost £451m in the first ten years alone, according to the Department of Work and Pensions.
Airmic 2013: Resilient companies “engage with staff”
Companies that have a culture of risk awareness and are open with their staff are the best equipped to deal with crisis, research by the Cranfield Business School has revealed.
Airmic 2013: Risk management reporting “opaque”
Companies should be much more open about the way they report their risk management activity, Airmic and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators has urged.
Airmic 2013: Non-disclosure tops buyer concerns
The possibility that claims may not be paid due to innocent non-disclosure is the top concern of Airmic members, research has revealed.
Airmic 2013: Supply chain losses up 465%
Economic losses from supply chain disruptions increased an estimated 465% between 2009 and 2011, research has revealed.
Airmic 2013: Investment returns to blame for claims payments
Reduced investment returns and a lack of client knowledge is causing insurers to repudiate claims, Willis deputy chief executive Steve Hearn has claimed.
Airmic 2013: Aon throws down innovation gauntlet
Aon group president Stephen McGill has challenged the insurance industry to step up its work on innovation.
Airmic 2013: Airmic targets basis clauses
Airmic will focus much of its efforts in 2013 helping its members battle technical issues such as basis clauses.
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Interview: Chris McGloin: Up for the fight
Incoming Airmic chairman Chris McGloin is about to find himself at the forefront of an organisation with a lot on its plate. As he takes the reins during Airmic’s 50th anniversary year, he explains why he’s feeling optimistic
BGL Group to launch ABS
BGL Group has acquired legal practice Minster Law becoming the latest insurance company to form an alternative business structure.
Expertise-in-Action: Claims fraud - Contagion
Despite the insurance industry's valiant efforts, fraud is spreading through the market place like a virus. What can be done to stop the rot?
Broking Supplement: Taking heads - Matters of opinion
The last 12 months have been busy for the broking sector with a new regulatory regime, the continuing financial crisis and the battle against the current Financial Services Compensation Scheme all occupying the minds of intermediaries. Post caught up…
Broking Supplement: Terms of Business Agreements - On our terms
The ABI and Biba got together at last month's Broker Insurer Forum to agree a standard Terms of Business Arrangements template. Post finds out what impact it will have on the industry.
SRA chief Townsend to step down
Solicitors Regulation Authority chief executive Antony Townsend will leave his role later this year.
Markel records COR boost
Markel Corporation has announced a 9% improvement in its combined operating ratio for the first quarter of 2013.
Sime set for Zurich move
RSA sales and strategic relationships director Chris Sime has been named as Zurich’s head of broker market for Scotland.
RPC unveils gender diversity initiative
Law firm PRC has launched a new scheme to help increase the number of women on the boards of UK insurance firms.
Law report: Appeal Court rules on PPO dispute
This law report has been contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Lack of training and risk assessment blamed for fall
This law report has been supplied by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Medical evidence takes precedence in successful appeal over RTA verdict
This law report has been submitted by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Miller recruits reinsurance specialist
Non-marine retrocession production and placement specialist Kevin Gill has joined Miller.
Market Moves: Brokers bring in more new recruits with JLT, Marsh and Willis welcoming fresh faces
Brokers Marsh, Willis and JLT dominated the broking space this week with a raft of new appointments. Marsh created a new corporate division, JLT added three new staff to its financial institutions team and Willis recruited chief executives for its…