Articles by Leigh Jackson
Chartis appoints new HNW boss
Chartis has named Guy Huntley as manager of the UK arm of its high net worth business Private Client Group.
Chartis appoints new HNW boss
Chartis has named Guy Huntley as manager of the UK arm of its high net worth business Private Client Group.
AM Best upgrades Zurich ratings
Rating agency AM Best has upgraded Zurich’s financial strength to A+ (superior) and its issuer credit rating to AA-.
Lord Young resigns over recession comments
Coalition government adviser Lord Young of Graffham has resigned after playing down the UK’s recession suggesting Britons “never had it so good”.
CILA and Alarm forge risk management partnership
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has partnered with the Alarm to “promote standards of excellence in the management of risk”.
Cumbria “better prepared” following £276m floods
Communities and businesses in Cumbria have taken steps to better prepare for floods following the events of last year, research from the Environment Agency has revealed.
PwC sells Rok to Mansell Construction
Rok administrator PricewaterhouseCoopers has sold parts of the construction and social house building division of the company to Mansell Construction Services.
Law Commission gains “strong support” for damages proposals
The Law Commission has revealed that its proposals to modify current insurance contract law on damages has been well received by the industry.
Russell Group launches FI portfolio management system
Russell Group has unveiled a new portfolio management system for financial institution risks.
Allianz names new market management chief
Allianz has appointed Brian Kirwan as regional head of market management and communication.
Allianz names new market management chief
Allianz has appointed Brian Kirwan as regional head of market management and communication.
Zurich implements Rok contingency plan
Zurich has established special outbound call centre teams in Cardiff and Whiteley to help policyholders affected by the closure of Rok’s maintenance business.
Ageas contacts customers over Rok closure
Ageas has contacted policyholders affected by the closure of Rok’s maintenance division to provide alternative suppliers from its repair panel.
Capita research reveals PPI interest
Almost 30% of people who have cancelled or are considering cancelling their payment protection insurance would consider buying a replacement policy, research by Capita has revealed.
PwC closes Rok maintenance arm
Rok administrators PricewaterhouseCoopers has closed the maintenance and improvement division of the building repair firm with the loss of 1800 jobs.
Canopius adds to marine and North America divisions
Canopius has appointed Charles Fernandez as marine property and deputy marine liability underwriter, and Andrew Fowles as North American facilities underwriter.
Groupama names new PL development underwriter
Groupama Insurances has appointed former Axa assistant product manager Julian Abson as its new personal lines motor development underwriter.
Markel Spain appoints accident and health underwriter
Markel has named Carlos Ballesteros as accident and health underwriter for its Spanish business.
Markel Spain appoints accident and health underwriter
Markel has named Carlos Ballesteros as accident and health underwriter for its Spanish business.
Amlin posts 39% GWP surge
Specialist insurer and reinsurer Amlin has recorded a 39% increase in gross written premium for the 10 months ended 31 October despite a “mixed” trading environment.
Bell resurfaces as GAB Robins director
Former Aon head of claims John Bell has been appointed as director of Robins Claims Solutions.
Das appoints head of underwriting
Legal expenses insurer Das has named Matt Frost as its new head of underwriting.
PwC: “Well known names” in Rok due diligence
Rok administrator PricewaterhouseCoopers has announced that several “well known” companies are undertaking due diligence with a view to purchasing the beleaguered repairs firm.
Transactor launches household open market rating
Transactor has unveiled a new household open market rating module for both standard and complex risks.