Articles by Leigh Jackson
Sentencing due in corporate manslaughter case
Gloucestershire-based engineering firm Cotswold Geotechnical is facing an unlimited fine tomorrow after being found guilty under new corporate manslaughter laws.
Jubilee “focused on growth” amid sale rumours
Lloyd’s insurer Jubilee has claimed that it is focusing on its future growth amid speculation that the company is up for sale.
Court rules on Bent credit hire re-trial
Cambridge County Court has ruled that the £63 000 in credit hire fees claimed by Darren Bent following a road traffic accident could have been at least £20 000 lower if the Premier League footballer shopped around.
Carole Nash recruits new operations director
Motorcycle insurance specialist Carole Nash has appointed Dave Cullen as its new operations and sales director.
Jackson Review: Thompsons warns of recoverability “threat”
Thompsons Solicitors has warned that ending the recoverability of success fees will have a “hugely negative” impact on claimant lawyers.
Exeter Family Friendly adds products to Insurance Resource portal
Private medical insurer Exeter Family Friendly has made its ‘Health Cover for Me’ plan available on intermediary portal Insurance Resource.
Questgates adds to property validation team
Loss adjuster Questgates has appointed Howard Lloyd-Jones as technical manager for its building damage validation division QGV.
Euler Hermes backs government ECGD products
Credit insurer Euler Hermes has cautiously welcomed the government’s plans to launch a series of new ECGD products.
Jackson Report: LEIG publishes response
The Legal Expenses Insurance Group has claimed that there is only the “perception” of a compensation culture in its response to the Jackson Report.
Ace shuffles European management team
Ace has made a raft of changes to its management team across Southern Europe.
Ace shuffles European management team
Ace has made a raft of changes to its management team across Southern Europe.
Zurich UK GWP suffers $400m dip
The UK arm of insurer Zurich has announced gross written premiums of $2.8bn (£1.7bn) for 2010 - around $400m down on the sum for 2009.
Combined Insurance staff in redundancy talks
The UK staff of Ace-owned Combined Insurance will undergo redundancy talks after the firm stopped accepting new business.
Biba slams FSCS over “ridiculous” levy
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has warned intermediaries to begin to preparations for a potential 50% increase in Financial Services Compensation Scheme levies for 2011/12.
FSCS increases broker levy fees
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has increased its total levy on insurance brokers from £61m to an estimated £93.5m for 2011/12.
Mapfre revenue tops €20bn
Spanish insurer Mapfre has announced revenue on €20.4bn for 2010 (£17.3bn) – an increase of more than 8% on 2009.
Mapfre revenue tops €20bn
Spanish insurer Mapfre has announced revenue on €20.4bn for 2010 (£17.3bn) – an increase of more than 8% on 2009.
Defaqto launches 2011 star ratings
Research firm Defaqto has published its financial product star ratings for 2011.
Property Risks appoints new sales boss
Let property insurance and tenant referencing provider Property Risks has named Alan Holton as national sales manager.
CMS warns of cost of “twin peak regulation”
Law firm CMS Cameron McKenna has claimed that insurance companies will be hit hard by the Financial Services Authority’s Annual Funding Requirement due to the cost of the change in regulator.
Willis names service centre chief
Broker Willis has appointed Mark Parker as head for its global service centres in Ipswich and Mumbai.
Insurers facing FSA SII levy increase
The Financial Services Authority has revealed plans to increase its levy for the implementation for Solvency II from £29m to £46.4m.
Insurers facing FSA SII levy increase
The Financial Services Authority has revealed plans to increase its levy for the implementation for Solvency II from £29m to £46.4m.
Insure & Go strengthens ties with Healix
Travel insurance firm Insure & Go has integrated the Healix medical risk assessment tool into its web sales channel allowing travellers with pre-existing medical conditions to receive online quotes.