Articles by Mark Sands
Fire cuts exposing insurers warns IFIC
The insurance industry is being exposed by cuts to the UK’s fire and rescue services according to IFIC Forensics.
Hiscox pairs with Abbeyfields in wedding cars scheme
Hiscox and broker Abbeyfields have come together to launch a new niche cover for wedding car hire.
Crawford training investment sees 47 staff win Cila and CII certificates
Almost 50 staff at Crawford’s UK operation have completed professional certification with the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusting and the Chartered Institute of Insurance, 18 months after the loss adjuster boosted spending on training.
First Title recruits from Law Society for business development boss
Legal indemnity provider First Title Insurance has recruited former Law Society brand boss Neil Skinner to lead business development in Scotland and Ireland.
More than 1000 UK motorists attacked by missiles in 2012
On average two motorists were attacked by thrown missiles every day of 2012, according to figures obtained by Autoglass.
DLG forecast to lose UK motor market share at Q1
Direct Line Group could see its share of the UK motor market diminished in its first quarter results on Friday, according to an analyst note.
AIG targets marine, P&C growth in London
US insurance giant AIG is hoping to see its European operation, which includes the business formerly known as Chartis, grow in London’s wholesale market.
Allied World enters UK EL market
Swiss-based insurer and reinsurer Allied World has launched itself into the UK employers’ liability market.
ABI, Biba launch best practice telematics guidance
New guidance for insurers on pay-as-you-drive cover has been released by the Association of British Insurers and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association
Ecclesiastical promotes Hews to group CEO role
Ecclesiastical has promoted its chief financial officer to the top of the business with immediate effect.
Qatarlyst buyer Ebix wins Ropner tech deal
Independent Lloyd’s broker Ropner Insurance Services has recruited Ebix Europe to work on its electronic accounting, endorsement and settlement capabilities.
L&G enters pet insurance market
Legal and General is to launch pet cover for cats and dogs direct, online and over the phone, as well as through Confused.com.
QBE backs manual handling campaign for construction
QBE has lent its support to an initiative from charity Backcare and manual handling experts Pristine Condition to reduce injuries in the construction industry.
89% of young professionals underinsured: L&G
Nine in 10 18-27 year old professionals would be unable to replace their belongings after a fire flood, even where they have insurance, according to L&G.
DLG domestic panel loss review axes GAB Robins
GAB Robins has become the first adjuster to confirm it has been impacted by a long awaited panel review by Direct Line Group, losing its position on the personal property panel.
Crawford making redundancies after Ecclesiastical, LBG panel cuts
Crawford & Company has revealed that it expects to make a number of staff redundant after the most recent round of panel reviews.
Man City starlet faces £1m insurance bill over death crash
A Manchester City youngster jailed for causing the death of a brother and sister in a night time crash could face an insurance bill of more than £1m.
Go Compare tops most complained about ads
Car insurance price aggregator Go Compare has seen its adverts slammed by consumers, taking the top two spots in numbers of complaints published by the Advertising Standards Agency.
Solvency II “ground to a halt” by national interest PRA boss says
Disagreement over the final Solvency II rules at a national level has seen negotiations “ground to a halt” according to Prudential Regulatory Authority boss Andrew Bailey.
Purple swoops for NIG’s Bristol business development boss
Jelf-owned broker network Purple Partnership has recruited a new development manager from Direct Line Group subsidiary NIG.
Liberty Mutual promotes two in commercial property reshuffle
Liberty Mutual’s commercial business has shaken up its leadership in a bid to grow its regional property results.
LAS unveils "innovative" contractor materials deals
LAS Claims has revealed deals with Floors2Go and Travis Perkins to supply LAS contractors with construction materials nationwide.
Cooter plans to double Covéa's commercial lines book
Covéa has announced ambitious plan to grow its commercial lines operation, positioning the firm as a mid-market regional business.
Willis announces chairman to succeed Plumeri
Broking giant Willis has announced that Jim McCann will succeed Joe Plumeri as non-executive chairman following Plumeri’s retirement in July this year.