Articles by Leigh Jackson
LEIG “concerned” at MOJ paper response time
The Legal Expenses Insurance Group has said that it is “concerned” that the recent Ministry of Justice defamation consultation paper only gave four weeks for responses.
Aviva Health appoints business development boss
Aviva UK Heath has named Teresa Rogers as its international business development manager
Groupama profits fall more than 50%
Groupama Insurances has announced a pre-tax £14m profit for 2009 – a fall of more than 50% on the £30.1m reported in 2008.
Ace raids RBSI for travel boss
Ace European Group has appointed Chris Price to its newly created role of regional director of travel for Europe, Middle East and Africa from RBS Insurance.
Ace raids RBSI for travel boss
Ace European Group has appointed Chris Price to its newly created role of regional director of travel for Europe, Middle East and Africa from RBS Insurance.
Rims “dismayed” at contingent commissions decision
The Risk and Management Society has expressed its dismay at the New York Insurance Department and Attorney General’s decision to allow brokers Aon, Willis and Marsh to accept contingent commissions.
Legal & General urges consumers to consider MPPI protection
Legal & General managing director Peter Graham has urged consumers to consider mortgage payment protection insurance despite the UK’s move out of recession.
Pick of the week
Post reporter Leigh Jackson outlines some of the major stories from this week's issue of Post Magazine.
Groupama names talent and resourcing manager
Groupama Insurances has appointed Jordan O’Connor to the newly created role of talent and resourcing manager.
Protect unveils new constitution
Trade association Protect has ratified a change in its constitution widening its full membership beyond credit insurance underwriters for the first time.
Biba: FSCS PPI levy “galling” for brokers
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has claimed that the Financial Services Compensation Scheme an interim levy of £20m to fund failures involving the sale of payment protection insurance is “galling” for insurance brokers.
Willis reiterates commissions stance
Willis chief executive Joe Plumeri has reaffirmed that the broking giant will not go back on its decision to abolish contingent commission.
Nine in ten customers “satisfied” with motor claims service
Almost 90% of claimants are satisfied with their motor insurance claims service, new research has revealed.
Groupama raids Arista for commercial underwriting boss
Groupama has appointed Arista regional underwriting manager Dawn Dillaway as its first head of commercial underwriting.
FSCS predicts increase in PPI compensation claims
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has forecasted an increase in payment protection insurance compensation claims for the rest of the financial year and into 2010/11 - which could increase the levies on insurance firms.
Chaucer names new head of e-commerce
Chaucer Insurance has appointed Ken Hutchinson as its new head of e-commerce.
Ace adds to property division
Ace European Group has appointed Marsh Risk Consulting senior consultant Irmran Malhi as account engineer for its property business.
BIA Young Achiever of the Year lands promotion
The British Insurance Awards Young Achiever of the Year Joe Thelwell has been appointed as the new managing director of TRS Milton Keynes.
Apil “delighted” with ELIB proposals
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has backed government proposals to establish an Employers’ Liability Insurance Bureau as a fund of last resort.
Employers' Liability Bureau Bill debate adjourned
A second reading of private members bill to establish an Employers Liability Bureau has been adjourned until later this month.
Bupa reveals increase in new business of almost a quarter
Health insurer Bupa has seen new business applications increase by 24% in 2009.
Cardif Pinnacle to provide MPPI cover for Yorkshire customers
Cardif Pinnacle has agreed a five year contract to provide Yorkshire Building Society customers with Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance.
Clear Bike Insurance selects White Knight as claims partner
Motorcycle insurer Clear Bike Insurance has agreed to outsource its claims to Southport-based firm White Knight Solutions
Insurance For Car Hire appoints new MD
Towergate company Insurance For Car Hire has appointed Daniel Smith as its new managing director.