Articles by Leigh Jackson
Mapfre and Mitsui extend co-operation agreement
Insurers Mapfre and Mitsui Sumitomo have extended their existing co-operation agreement to include reinsurance and risk consulting services.
RGL opens Manchester office
Forensic accountancy firm RGL has opened a new office in Manchester.
BMS grows US wholesale team
Broker BMS Group has recruited Glencairn property boss Ian Gormley to help grow its US wholesale business.
PRA insurance role to be outlined
The Prudential Regulation Authority has been confirmed as the supervisory body for insurance companies with a detailed guide on its work with the industry to be published next month.
Europ Assistance unveils new management team
Europ Assistance has completed a shake-up of its UK senior management team with the appointment of Peter Dingle as commercial director.
Half a million male motorists admit point swapping
More than 500 000 male motorists have admitted to passing driving penalty points onto their loved ones, research by Direct Line has revealed.
Zurich: Communities too busy for Big Society
People are unlikely to complete voluntary work as part of prime minister David Cameron’s Big Society initiative because they are too busy, research from Zurich Municipal has revealed.
European PI insurance GWP could top €7bn
The professional indemnity insurance market across Europe could be worth up to €7bn (£6.1bn) by 2014, new research has revealed.
European PI insurance GWP could top €7bn
The professional indemnity insurance market across Europe could be worth up to €7bn (£6.1bn) by 2014, new research has revealed.
Software firm issues Solvency II warning
Data management software company Cluster Seven has urged insurers to ensure they are accounting for spreadsheet risk in their implementation plans for Solvency II.
Software firm issues Solvency II warning
Data management software company Cluster Seven has urged insurers to ensure they are accounting for spreadsheet risk in their implementation plans for Solvency II.
Paraline CEO to step down
Paraline chief executive Jack Graham is set to step down from his role with the newly-launched Bermuda-domiciled insurance group on 1 July.
Equity Direct names affinity boss
Equity Direct Broking has promoted product and insurer development manager Rob Tordoff to the newly-created role of head of sales and affinity relationships.
NIG rebrands following regional restructure
Insurer NIG has unveiled a new logo and launched broker club NIG First after completing its regional restructure.
Apil slams HSE workplace injury proposals
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has criticised Health and Safety Executive proposals aimed at relaxing the rules for reporting workplace injuries.
Evolution appoints business development boss
Commercial insurance specialist Evolution Underwriting has named ex-Towergate employee Ben Francis as its new business development executive for the South of England.
Mapfre Q1 profits climb 13.5%
Spanish insurer Mapfre has posted post-tax profits of €310.1m (£279.2m) for the first quarter of 2011 – a 13.5% increase on the figure for 2010.
Mapfre Q1 profits climb 13.5%
Spanish insurer Mapfre has posted post-tax profits of €310.1m (£279.2m) for the first quarter of 2011 – a 13.5% increase on the figure for 2010.
Sterling signs Aldermanbury Declaration
Sterling Insurance has become the latest company to sign-up to the Aldermanbury Declaration.
Hastings appoints CFO ahead of “possible” 2012 listing
Hastings Direct has named former Helphire Group CEO Mark Adams as its chief financial officer as it prepares to list on the stock exchange next year.
Mapfre buys Munich Re Middlesea stake
Spanish insurer Mapfre has purchased Munich Re’s 19.9% shareholding in Maltese firm Middlesea Insurance.
Mapfre buys Munich Re Middlesea stake
Spanish insurer Mapfre has purchased Munich Re’s 19.9% shareholding in Maltese firm Middlesea Insurance.
Allianz “confident” of Bent appeal victory
Allianz is upbeat on its chances of success in the ongoing credit hire legal battle involving Aston Villa footballer Darren Bent.
RSA acquires Oak Underwriting
RSA has strengthened its position in the high net worth arena with the acquisition of Oak Underwriting.