Articles by Mark Sands
Argo looks to Aon for marine claims manager
Argo International has appointed Aon’s former marine claims director as its new marine claims manager with immediate effect.
DAS partners Simpson Millar to launch pre-paid legal plan
Legal expenses insurer DAS is to partner with law firm Simpson Millar to launching an insurance-backed pre-paid legal plan.
R&Q 2012 profits “in line with expectations”
Profits at run-off provider Randall & Quilter are set to match market expectations for the calendar year 2012 it was announced today.
Autonet launches eco-friendly drive with paper switch
Autonet is to switch to a new office supplier in a bid to be more eco-friendly.
Oswald floods reach AUS$300m insured loss
Flooding from ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald has generated almost 26,000 claims in Queensland alone, according to the Insurance Council of Australia, with insured losses for the state estimated at AUS$290m.
Direct Line Group facing price fixing complaint from Dispatches' Moody
Direct Line Group is facing a joint price fixing complaint by Retail Motor Law and the Vehicle Builders & Repairers Association.
Lloyd’s syndicates see improved investment returns
Investment performance at Lloyd’s improved over the course of 2012 according to figures from investment analyst Camradata.
Quarter of crash victims pressured into claiming, says LV
One in four crash claimants say they would never have sought compensation if they hadn’t been pressured by a third party, according to research from LV.
Transactor to recruit first COO
Insurance software house Transactor is hoping to appoint its first chief operating officer in the first half of 2013.
DLG warns RTA Portal delay could cost industry £1m a day
The insurance industry faces extra costs of £1m for every day the implementation of an expanded electronic claims portal is delayed according to Direct Line Group.
Axa Wealth to cut 30 roles in sales reshuffle
Axa's pensions and investments subsidiary is to cut 30 roles from its sales staff.
Loss adjuster launches live video reporting for surveyors
Northampton based loss adjuster SSL Claims has unveiled a new video capability for surveyors to stream claims visits online.
AA predicts 2013 rise in home cover pricing
The AA has said that there has been little movement in home insurance pricing, but added that flooding and further extreme weather will likely see prices rise.
Average motor premiums down, says AA
The average motor insurance premiums fell be almost 3% over the final three months of 2012 according to the AA.
Lyons Davidson rules out Admiral sale
Admiral is in negotiations over a non-exclusive collaboration with law firm Lyons Davidson, Post understands.
Jubilee salutes regulators’ PPI guidance
RSG-owned Lloyd’s managing agent Jubilee has welcomed “badly needed” guidance from the Financial Services Authority and the Office of Fair Trading.
XL appoints Brazil Re boss
Dublin-based insurer and reinsurer XL has promoted its senior underwriter in Argentina to a new role heading up Brazilian reinsurance operations.
Cuna targeting loan protection after debt waiver gets regulatory green light
Financial services insurer Cuna Mutual is to launch a new debt waiver product after the products were given approval by the Financial Services Authority and the Office of Fair Trading.
Clunes rages at Churchill over axe
Former Men Behaving Badly star Martin Clunes has labelled Churchill Insurance "neurotic and very heavy-handed" after it dropped him from TV adverts.
Insure The Box cuts third party providers from telematics
Insure The Box has become the first UK insurer to create its own in-house telematics platform in a bid to reduce costs and improve customer service.
Premium taxes soar across Europe
Insurance premium taxes are rising all over Europe as pressure from finance deficits and a worsening economic outlook hits home, according to the Insurance Underwriting Association.
Hill Dickinson swoops for DLA Piper Sheffield and Manchester practice
Law firm Hill Dickenson has picked up the majority of DLA Piper’s defendant insurance practice in Sheffield and Manchester.
Argo International looks to Besso for underwriting director
Argo International has recruited Besso’s director of underwriting to serve in its general liability team.
Axa Assistance marks roadside recovery deal with Footman James app
Axa Assistance UK has developed a smartphone application offering breakdown assistance for Footman James customers.