Articles by Leigh Jackson
Willis launches distressed assets practice
Willis North America has unveiled a new distressed assets practice aimed at advising clients on the management of risks associated with financially distressed, foreclosed or abandoned properties.
Government makes plaques medical evidence pledge
The coalition government has pledged to consider compensating past pleural plaque victims if new medical evidence became available
Post in print – 17 June 2010
News editor Mairi MacDonald outlines the major news stories from this week’s issue of Post, including: the possibility that the government may look to buy more insurance in a strategic move to cut costs; Tesco price comparison coming under scrutiny…
Broker network director warns intermediaries over claims farming
1 Answer Network business development director Trevor Cutts has criticised the practice of claims farming for ‘undermining the claims process and the integrity of the industry’.
Total Objects lands London Market project
Insurance software provided Total Objects has been selected to manage the ECF2 Market Acceptance Testing project for the London Market.
Argent set to open new Leeds hub
Argent Liability Adjusters is set to open a new office in Leeds.
Miller unveils Global Service Barometer
Miller Insurance Services has launched a new Global Service Barometer to help risk managers define their broking structure.
Bridle Insurance to sponsor Oxford United
Specialist broker Bridle Insurance has been named the new sponsor of Oxford United Football Club.
RSA overhauls marine offering
Insurer RSA has combined the existing divisions of its marine unit into a single transportation division.
Ferma names new vice presidents
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has elected DLA Piper chief risk officer Julia Graham and Pirelli Group risk managing director Jorge Luzzi as vice presidents.
Ferma names new vice presidents
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has elected DLA Piper chief risk officer Julia Graham and Pirelli Group risk managing director Jorge Luzzi as vice presidents.
Allianz raids QBE for new casualty boss
Allianz Commercial has appointed QBE’s Stuart Reoch as its new casualty manager for its Birmingham Centre of Excellence.
DoH to meet with industry over insurance for independent midwives
The Department of Health is set to meet with industry figures next week to discuss the provision of insurance for independent midwives, Post has learnt.
Beazley names new head of professionals’ E&O
Specialist insurer Beazley has appointed Jerry Sullivan as its new head of professionals E&O.
Lockton adds to real estate team
Broker Lockton has appointed Gareth Robinson to its specialist real estate and construction team.
MP takes up asbestos battle
A Yorkshire MP has urged the new coalition government to back Labour proposals to establish an Employers' Liability Insurance Bureau.
UK Drainage Network lands Lloyds Banking Group deal
Insurance drainage claims fulfilment company UK Drainage Network has signed a four year deal with Lloyds Banking Group to become the banks sole drainage supplier.
Towergate unveils two new broker schemes
Towergate Underwriting Liability & Construction has launched two new broker schemes for the fire, security and cleaning industries, underwritten by CNA Insurance.
Equity Red Star launches over 50s accident policy
Equity Red Star has unveiled a new personal accident policy aimed at the over 50s.
Questgates names new liability staff
Specialist loss adjuster Questgates has appointed three new staff to its liability team.
Ace appoints new aviation boss
Ace Global Markets has named Malcolm Brett as its new product line head of aviation following John Green’s decision to step down from the role.
Jubilee syndicate underwriter to step down
Jubilee life syndicate 779 active underwriter Brian Jackson has resigned from the company.
Zurich shakes-up executive team
Zurich UK general insurance has named new marketing, claims and finance chiefs as part of a revamp of its executive team.
NIG launches new professionals product
Insurer NIG has unveiled a new professionals product as part of a revamp of its network broker package products.