Articles by Leigh Jackson
Randall & Quilter reports profits boost
Insurance investment firm Randall & Quilter has reported pre-tax profits of £7.5m - a sizeable increase on the £260 000 sum recorded for 2009.
Cash-for-crash gang jailed
Three members of a Luton-based cash-for-crash gang operating a £5.3m insurance scam have been jailed.
Solvency II a “bigger risk than hurricanes”
The implementation of Solvency II is considered a bigger risk to the insurance industry than hurricanes, new research has found.
Solvency II a “bigger risk than hurricanes”
The implementation of Solvency II is considered a bigger risk to the insurance industry than hurricanes, new research has found.
Bent credit hire saga continues
The credit hire legal wrangle involving Aston Villa footballer Darren Bent is set to continue after permission to refer the case back to the Court of Appeal was granted last week.
Aspen confirms Scotland boss
Aspen Risk Management has named Annie Watson as the general manager of its Glasgow office.
Mapfre appoints sales boss
Mapfre Assistance has named Steve Duxbury as head of sales for its travel and leisure team.
Mapfre appoints sales boss
Mapfre Assistance has named Steve Duxbury as head of sales for its travel and leisure team.
Merlin moves to new NI office
Claims management company Merlin is set to move to new premises in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Lloyd’s names Lord Levene successor
City veteran John Nelson is set to take over from Lord Levene as chairman of Lloyd’s in October.
Awac Europe president resigns
Allied World Europe president John Redmond has resigned from his post with the US firm, Post can reveal.
Awac Europe president resigns
Allied World Europe president John Redmond has resigned from his post with the US firm, Post can reveal.
Markel appoints Asia CUO
Markel has named current London senior underwriter Mark Warrilow as the new chief underwriting officer of Markel International Singapore.
Three-in-four drivers willing to try telematics
More than 75% of drivers would be willing to pilot telematics schemes in order to save money on their insurance, Towers Watson research has revealed.
Markel appoints Asia CUO
Markel has named current London senior underwriter Mark Warrilow as the new chief underwriting officer of Markel International Singapore.
Chaucer accepts Hanover bid
US firm The Hanover Insurance Group has had a £313m bid to acquire Chaucer accepted.
Allianz unveils new PI product
Allianz Commercial has launched a professional indemnity product for distribution within UK broker market.
UKGI creates MD post in reshuffle
UK General Insurance Group has appointed Michael Warren to the newly-created role of managing director following a firm-wide restructure.
Hastings unveils partnerships division
Hastings Insurance Services has launched a new specialist division to handle the company’s affinity and partnership business.
Lloyd’s confirms Nelson appointment
Lloyd’s has confirmed that John Nelson will become chairman of the insurance market in October replacing Lord Levene.
Towergate appoints non-exec chairman
Towergate has named Alastair Lyons as its non-executive chairman.
Insurers facing £38.6m ARP cash call
Solicitor’s professional indemnity qualifying insurers will have to pay £38.6m to fund the assigned risks pool this year.
IUA issues Bribery Act warning
The International Underwriting Association has urged insurers to make certain that they are managing the risks associated with the new Bribery Act.
The Channel Syndicate names marine boss
The Channel Syndicate has appointed Iain Macleod as head of its marine division.