Articles by Mark Sands
Penny Speed meets... Martin Milliner, LV general insurance claims director
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
Market Moves: Axa leads the way with a batch of new recruits as Hanks re-emerges at Liberty
Insurance industry recruitment picked up this week, with insurers and brokers alike busy hiring new staff. Axa was among the most prolific, while HCC, AIG, Bluefin and Keelan Westall were also active. The week also saw the return of former Allianz boss…
Costa Concordia set upright
The operation to set the Costa Concordia on its keel has succeeded, after taking all of Monday and most of the night.
Costa Concordia righted
The operation to set the Costa Concordia on its keel has succeeded, after taking all of Monday and most of the night.
Jubilee and ANV to combine Lloyd’s operations
Ryan Specialty Group and ANV have announced plans to combine their Lloyd’s businesses, ANV Syndicate Management and Jubilee Managing Agency.
Jubilee and ANV to combine Lloyd’s operations
Ryan Specialty Group and ANV have announced plans to combine their Lloyd’s businesses, ANV Syndicate Management and Jubilee Managing Agency.
H1 post-tax profits jump $10m at Skuld
Norwegian marine insurer Skuld has seen combined post-tax profits for its P&I and commercial business climb more than five-fold on a year-on-year basis.
Skuld sees H1 post-tax profits climb $10m
Marine insurer Skuld has seen combined post-tax profits for its P&I and commercial business climb more than five-fold on a year-on-year basis.
Costa Concordia salvage operation underway
The operation to right the Costa Concordia started at 07.00 GMT this morning, and is expected to take up to 12 hours.
Costa Concordia salvage begins
The operation to right the Costa Concordia is underway today, after beginning at 07.00 GMT.
£27bn UK cyber crime wave prompts AGCS cyber policies
Cyber crime cost the UK economy £27bn in 2012 according to figures from the Cabinet Office, and Allianz has responded with trio of new policies to protect businesses.
Axa Wealth fined £1.8m over advice failures
Axa Wealth has been slapped with a £1.8m Financial Conduct Authority fine after the regulator found it failed to ensure it gave suitable investment advice to its customers.
Cooper Gay NMB announcement imminent
Cooper Gay hopes to confirm a deal to acquire independent insurance and reinsurance broker Newman Martin Buchan in the ten days.
Axa Wealth fined £1.8m in UK over advice failures
Axa Wealth has been slapped with a £1.8m Financial Conduct Authority fine after the UK regulator found it failed to ensure it gave suitable investment advice to its customers.
Zurich fails in Accident Exchange settlement bid
Zurich has been rejected in a bid to settle more than 50 credit hire rate disputes with Accident Exchange.
Aviva risk engineer joins vehicle CCTV manufacturer Vue
Manchester-based vehicle CCTV manufacturer, Vue CCTV, has recruited an Aviva motor fleet risk engineer to serve as business development manager.
AIG recruits from Starr for marine loss control manager
AIG has recruited Steve Broderick to serve as its marine loss control manager with immediate effect.
Willis unveils seafarer repatriation policy
Broking giant Willis has launched a new liability policy to cover costs from repatriating stranded seafarers.
Swinton profits to remain flat until 2015: Bardet
Swinton chief executive Christrophe Bardet said the broker may not post improved figures until 2015 after a steep drop in profits and turnover for 2012.
Spain dispute designed to distract says Gibraltar
The Spanish government is using a diplomatic row with the UK and Gibraltar to distract from internal problems, according to Gibraltar finance minister Albert Isola.
Spain tensions designed to distract says Gibraltar government
The Spanish government is using a diplomatic row with the UK and Gibraltar to distract from its own internal problems, according to Gibraltar finance minister Albert Isola.
Crawford names Lafeyette to head GTS in USA
Adjusting giant Crawford has named Richard Lafayette as the new leader of its global technical services in the US.
Redundancies predicted as Gallagher seeks synergies following Giles deal
Sources expect AJG to reduce number of regional offices to cut costs
Market Moves: Insurers flood back into recruitment market with raft of key hires and promotions
Insurers swarmed the recruitment space this week, redressing a balance that has seen brokers dominating. The start of September saw a number of new recruits, with appointments rising in both the London and companies market. XL, Markel, First Title and…