Articles by Mark Sands
PWC names UK insurance lead
PWC has named Jonathan Howe as its new UK insurance leader, effective immediately.
Aviva to offload remaining Delta Lloyd stake
Aviva is seeking buyers for its remaining shares in Benelux insurer Delta Lloyd.
Covéa and telematics provider Intelligent Marmalade part ways
Covéa is no longer providing capacity for the telematics arm of car insurer Marmalade.
Tasmania racked by wildfires
More than 100 buildings have been destroyed by wildfires on the Australian island of Tasmania.
Voyager credits WEBroker with bolstering figures
Niche UK travel insurance firm Voyager has attributed an overall growth in 2012 to its WEBroker policy, and hopes to benefit even more as travel grows this year.
WEF report warns on 'collision course' of economic and environmental challenges
Ahead of its annual meeting in Davos, the World Economic Forum has warned that global economic problems risk sapping the ability to tackle pressing environmental challenges.
Towergate recruits Aviva's Leonard as private clients director
Towergate Insurance has appointed Scott Leonard as private clients director from Aviva, where he had served as underwriting manager of the high net worth team since 2009.
Aviva swoops for RSA's Penwarden for commercial CUO role
Aviva has recruited RSA group speciality director Susan Penwarden to serve as chief underwriting officer for commercial corporate and speciality lines.
Admiral follows home market entry with RICS tie-up
Admiral has followed its soft launch of home insurance by signing a deal with the Building Cost Information Service of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Questgates joins oil spill response association
Questgates has joined the UK Spill Association as an associate member, becoming the first loss adjuster in its ranks.
Antares syndicate wins Japanese funding
Antares has completed a deal with Japanese trading organisation Itochu for investment in its syndicate.
Giles broker of choice for roofing confederation
Giles Insurance Brokers has been appointed as the exclusive broker of choice for the Confederation of Roofing Contractors.
Lloyd's syndicate launches indie film cover
Syndicate ProSight 1110 is to offer insurance to independent film makers covering filming mishaps and failure to complete a film on time and on budget.
Zelle Hofmann launches London operations
US law firm Zelle Hofmann Voelbel & Mason has opened its first London office in a bid to target the London and European insurance markets.
Crawford & Co appoints US P&C chief executive
Crawford & Co has named former Cunningham Lindsey US president David Repinski as its new property and casualty CEO for operations in the US.
ECIC launches roofing contractor scheme
The Electrical Contractors' Insurance Company has developed a new product for certified roofers and industry body members.
Open GI promotes customer service lead
Systems provider Open GI has expanded the role of its customer service head in a bid to bolster services.
Parry partners with Sterling in consultant role
Former NIG sales and distribution director Dave Parry is to join Sterling Insurance as a consultant through his new venture, Integrity.
RSA cuts 93 Croydon jobs
RSA is to quit its Croydon office to relocate to a smaller site later this year, putting more than 90 staff at risk of redundancy.
Aviva France names Schimel as new CEO
Former Axa boss Philippe Maso y Guell Rivet has been replaced at the helm of Aviva France by Nicolas Schimel, chief executive of Aviva subsidiary Union Financière de France (UFF).
Apil and Mass back RTA portal deadline reassessment
Lawyers associations have backed a statement from the Ministry of Justice suggesting that it will re-examine plans for implementation of an expanded RTA portal in April 2013.
Qatarlyst confirms ongoing sale talks
Qatarlyst has announced that it is continuing discussions with "several" partners over a potential purchase.
Catastrophe reinsurance rates unharmed by Sandy, says Willis Re
Property catastrophe reinsurance rates adjusted flat to -5% globally in January renewals.
Aviva sells US business for £1.1bn
Aviva is to sell its US life and annuities business to life insurer Athene in a deal worth £1.1bn.