Articles by Leigh Jackson
Charity backs transport committee recommendations
Brake has backed the Transport Select Committee recommendations to introduce a more rigorous test for young drivers.
Allianz “dismayed” at transport committee Jackson snub
Allianz Insurance has criticised the Transport Select Committee Report for not calling for a full implementation of Lord Justice Jackson’s review of civil litigation costs.
MIB to launch CIE TV campaign
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau is set to launch a television campaign “in the coming months” to raise awareness of the new Continuous Insurance Enforcement scheme.
Tsnunami hits Japan following earthquake
An 8.9 magnitude earthquake has struck north-east Japan triggering a devastating tsunami.
Committee calls for PI action
The House of Commons cross party transport committee has called on the insurance industry to take action against the rise in personal injury claims.
Professional lines boss departs Aspen
Aspen has parted company with head of professional lines Nick Evans, Post Online understands.
Admiral not confused over aggregator
Admiral has vowed to retain Confused, despite the aggregator’s profit falling by 54% in the past three years.
EC plans to standardise tax
The European Council’s proposals to standardise taxes across member states could mean fewer insurance companies look to redomicile to countries such as Ireland.
ELTO pushes for 100% coverage
Ace has become the final major insurer to sign up to the employers’ Liability tracing Office.
Catastrophe losses hold back Hardy profits
Hardy Underwriting’s profits halved to £10m during 2010, after it faced a string of international catastrophe losses with a net value of £37m.
Acquisition-hungry Swinton spells out 2011 buy strategy
High street broker Swinton is targeting at least 25 acquisitions in 2011, after completing five such deals so far this year.
Rebuilding Cost launches web portal
Rebuilding Cost has unveiled a new website which allows insurance companies online access to valuation surveys.
MDS launches Herco Portugal
Iberian and Latin American insurance broker MDS has launched a new international risk management business.
MDS launches Herco Portugal
Iberian and Latin American insurance broker MDS has launched a new international risk management business.
Weightmans acquires Vizards Wyeth insurance division
Law firm Weightmans will take on the insurance business of rival firm Vizards Wyeth from 1 April.
Bridle acquires London broker Harrington Adams
Bridle Insurance has purchased London-based insurance broker Harrington Adams, specialists in motor and home insurance for City workers and small commercial business.
Aspen appoints president of US insurance
Aspen Insurance has named former Zurich global corporate chief executive Mario Vitale as president of US insurance.
Groupama adds to proposition team
Groupama has appointed two new members of staff to its customer proposition unit.
Broker Network and Countrywide adds new members
Intermediary network Broker Network and Countrywide has added 19 new members in 2011 to date.
SAGB shells out on deal
The Shellfish Association of Great Britain has agreed an exclusive deal with broker A-One Insurance Group and underwriter David Oliver Associates to provide commercial cover for its members.
Court of appeal disallows very late amendments in MBO case
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Career development & CSR: MCE seeks out graduates
MCE Insurance is seeking graduates to expand and strengthen its workforce.
Post history – 15 years ago: Bomb blast buildings uninsured
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 15 years ago reveals.
Markerstudy seals Beal purchase
Markerstudy Group has acquired the business of Kent-based insurance firm Beal & Co.