Articles by Mark Sands
Lloyd’s chief executive Inga Beale takes aim at market inefficiencies
Beale urges market to make progress in developing and retaining talent
Ageas’s ‘fresh and innovative approach’ rewards collaborative and flexible firms
Larger firms refute suggestions their scale adversely affects customer service
SPB launches UK’s first walk-in mobile repairs
Affinity provider SPB Group has unveiled what it claims is the UK’s first insurance-approved mobile phone walk-in repair facility.
15% of middle-aged travellers deceive in insurance applications
15% of middle aged men and women have deliberately omitted details on travel insurance applications, according to a survey performed by specialist provider All Clear.
Davies’ London market director Keilty heads for Questgates
Davies’ Group Lloyd’s and London development director Tony Keilty is to depart the adjuster, Post can reveal.
Market Moves - 26 June 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market
Davies support staff in consultation over Stoke move
Davies Group is in consultation with around 30 support staff over the relocation of their roles to the adjuster’s new Stoke-on-Trent office, Post can reveal.
Mapfre plotting UK commercial expansion with RSA hires
Spanish insurer Mapfre is hoping to substantially expand its UK business in commercial lines, Post can reveal, with two new appointments already made from RSA.
Sterling recruits from Evolution for North West development boss
Sterling has pounced for Evolution business development executive Paul Whiston, who will join the business as development manager for the North West region.
Axa sells 10 000-strong pet book to NCI
Axa has completed the sale of its pet insurance book to NCI Vehicle Rescue for an undisclosed sum.
Motor rate reductions to end in 2015 say analysts
Motor insurance rates will steadily increase next year after nine successive quarters of reductions according to analysts from Oriel Securities.
Airmic 2014: Insurers must draw ‘intellectual horsepower’ from other trades says XL boss
Insurers must be prepared to build ties with other industries to better tackle emerging risks according to XL Group chief executive Mike McGavick.
Treasury opens Contracts Bill acceleration debate
The Treasury has launched a new consultation on the Insurance Contracts Bill to decide if it has sufficient support for accelerated passage into law.
Bupa Academy handed CII accreditation
Bupa’s international private medical insurance business has been handed Chartered Insurance Institute accredited status for its online broker training portal, the Bupa Academy.
Airmic 2014: 40% of companies fail to stress test major loss plans
Just under half of companies fail to stress test their major loss strategies according to a survey from Ace conducted at Airmic’s annual conference.
Ecclesiastical embarks on broker roadshow
Ecclesiastical’s senior management has hit the road in a series of shows to meet brokers up and down the UK.
Insurance contract complaints plummet but FS top spot retained
Consumer complaints on unfair insurance contracts have dropped by almost 75% for the year ending 31 March 2014, but the class still attracted more than any other class of financial services business for the fourth year in a row.
LV Broker heading to driving school
LV Broker is targeting the driving school market through a new deal with specialist broker Lloyd Latchford.
Quindell founder Terry passes top job to Fielding
Quindell founder Rob Terry, pictured, is to hand the group chief executive role to services division CEO Robert Fielding, with Terry retaining a position as chairman.
AIG launches revamped commercial property covers
AIG has launched a new line of products for commercial property insurance, including expanded coverage, loss prevention engineering and risk management solutions for mid-sized businesses with global exposures.
Airmic 2014: Petition Osborne on contracts bill says Law Commissioner
Law Commissioner David Hertzell has called on backers of the Insurance Contracts Bill to write letters to both Chancellor George Osborne and the Treasury demanding it moves forward before the election.
Airmic 2014: Airmic unveils commercial cover buyers guide
UK risk management association Airmic has launched a new guide for commercial insurance buyers designed to leave them better informed on what coverage they need.
Market Moves - 19 June 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market
Ageas rolling out commercial and subsidence claims reviews in 2015
Ageas is set to follow the completion of a household claims review with an investigation into its commercial and subsidence panels next year, Post can reveal.