Articles by Leigh Jackson
One Answer names operations boss
One Answer Insurance has appointed Jamie Turner as operations manager after splitting its personal lines and commercial business.
Open GI launches new broker software`
Open GI has unveiled new software to help brokers meet Financial Services Authority demands for tighter screening practices.
Broker focus - exit options: Feathering the nest
Finding a favourable exit during the economic downturn has proved tricky for broker owners. Leigh Jackson reports on how the tide may be turning for those looking to sell.
Esure IT platform outsourced in £26m Capgemini deal
Esure has migrated the majority of its IT platform to Capgemini in a multi-million pound outsourcing deal.
Fresh selects Open GI for certificate support
Midlands-based broker Fresh Insurance has chosen Open GI as its technology provider for the distribution of electronic motor insurance certificates.
Aggregators “dominating” personal lines market
Research by advisory firm Deloitte has revealed that 40% of consumers have purchased a non-life insurance policy via a comparison site in the last year.
Deloitte urges insurers to begin IFRS planning
Deloitte has called on insurers to begin working on the International Accounting Standards Board proposals for a single International Financial Reporting Standard for insurance contracts.
Deloitte urges insurers to begin IFRS planning
Deloitte has called on insurers to begin working on the International Accounting Standards Board proposals for a single International Financial Reporting Standard for insurance contracts.
PwC predicts “mixed reaction” to IASB draft
Accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has predicted that the insurance industry will be divided on International Accounting Standards Board plans for a single International Financial Reporting Standard.
IASB proposes single insurance financial reporting standards
The International Accounting Standards Board has recommended a single International Financial Reporting Standard for all insurers in all jurisdictions.
PwC predicts “mixed reaction” to IASB draft
Accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has predicted that the insurance industry will be divided on International Accounting Standards Board plans for a single International Financial Reporting Standard.
IASB proposes single insurance financial reporting standards
The International Accounting Standards Board has recommended a single International Financial Reporting Standard for all insurers in all jurisdictions.
DAS lands Paymentshield account
Legal expenses firm DAS has been appointed by Paymentshield to provide its landlords protection policy to its Letting Agents Solutions scheme.
Axis Claims Pro launches TPA team
SCM Insurance Services company Axis Claims Pro is set to create a third party administration unit.
Competition Commission launches PPI consultation
The Competition Commission has unveiled a consultation paper on the way retail payment protection insurance is sold.
Autofocus enters administration
Credit hire reporting company Autofocus has entered administration.
RSA acquires 123 Money
RSA has completed the purchase of Irish personal lines broker 123 Money for a sum in excess of £54m.
RSA acquires 123 Money
RSA has completed the purchase of Irish personal lines broker 123 Money for a sum in excess of £54m.
Aegon downgraded by Fitch
Ratings agency Fitch has downgraded Aegon’s long term issuer default rating from A+ to A.
Aegon downgraded by Fitch
Ratings agency Fitch has downgraded Aegon’s long term issuer default rating from A+ to A.
Allianz backs “positive” Jackson Review consultation
Insurer Allianz has backed the government’s consultation on implementing sections of Lord Justice Jackson’s Review of Civil Litigation Costs.
Master of the Rolls welcomes Jackson review plans
Master of the Rolls Lord Neuberger has backed the government’s decision to launch a consultation aimed at implementing the recommendations of Lord Justice Jackson’s Review of Civil Litigation Costs.
Heath Lambert raids Aon for PFI specialist
Heath Lambert has added former Aon PFI special purpose specialist Stephanie Ottey to its PFI advisory team.
Government outlines Jackson Review implementation plans
The government is set to launch a consultation on implementing the recommendations laid out in Lord Justice Jackson’s Review of Civil Litigation Costs.