Articles by Mark Sands
Igo4 pairs with Wunelli for telematics solution
Online broker Igo4 has signed a deal to pair with data provider Wunelli in its new telematics offering, WiseDriving.
Towergate reports £42.4m Q3 pre-tax loss
Towergate has reported a 5% increase in its third quarter earnings, published today, but reported a total group loss before tax of £42.4m (Q3 2011: £41.6m loss).
Aviva launches updated behavioural driving app
Following its launch in August, Aviva has moved to improve its telematics app, and now says the software could save drivers up to 20%.
UK flood damage could top £1bn in 2012, says PWC
British insurers face the worst year of flood claims since 2007, and costs are likely to be passed on to customers, according to PWC.
RPC swoops for Lockton lawyer
City law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain has recruited Lockton international general counsel Charley Taggart.
Aviva warns on storm forecast
Storms and flooding are set to continue into the weekend across the UK, Aviva has warned, with the south west and Wales bearing much of the brunt.
Insurance Fraud Bureau hunting for permanent director
The IFB is recruiting for a permanent director to replace Phil Bird as part of the "second phase" of a three-year plan.
Insurecom inks Purely distribution deal
Software house Insurecom has completed a deal to become the first distributor of revived insurer Purely Motor's private car and commercial vehicle products.
Markerstudy due to complete twin acquistions
Gibraltan underwriter Markerstudy is hoping to complete two purchases by the start of December.
DLG designates digital director
Direct Line Group has announced the appointment of Three UK's Ash Roots as director of digital.
Flooding already affecting south west England
Claims are flooding in from the south west of the UK, according to loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey.
BGL Group names Lloyds finance head as deputy CFO
BGL Group has appointed Alasdair Lenman as its new deputy chief financial officer.
Mass backs "astonishing" 'crash for cash' report
The report from the Insurance Fraud Bureau said that 'crash for cash' schemes cost insurers almost £400m a year, while one in seven personal injury claims are linked to such scams.
GAB Robins warns on UK flooding
Loss adjuster GAB Robins has warned that torrential rain and gale-force winds are set to rack the UK for three days.
Reinsurers remaining risk averse in investment, says Fitch
Rating agency Fitch has said that a barren investment climate is forcing reinsurers to be cautious in their investment strategies.
Plumeri eager for smooth handover
Outgoing Willis chief executive Joe Plumeri has vowed to do all he can to ensure continuity as the firm shifts to new leadership under Dominic Casserley.
Blink launches Purely revival
Motor facility Purely Motor has relaunched after its former partner and broker distribution specialist Blink Intermediary Solutions acquired the rights.
AJG acquires Australia's largest Lloyd's underwriter
Broking group Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed a deal to purchase SRS Underwriting.
Branding bigger than cost on comparison sites, survey affirms
Research from digital marketing agency Gravytrain has found that customers using price comparison sites are still more likely to buy from brands they trust than those with the lowest quote.
Covéa names personal lines and electronic trading heads
Covéa has appointed Malcolm Cooper and Martin Scarrett as head of personal lines underwriting and head of electronic trading respectively.
Giles inks BlockInsure placement deals
Independent broker Giles has signed a deal with residential property insurer Blockinsure that will see the pair work together on providing specialist cover.
Generali names investor relations lead
Italian insurer Assicurazioni Generali has recruited Deutsche Bank's European insurance equity research head, Spencer Horgan.
Groupama launches group PA and travel quote facility
Groupama Insurances has added an online quotation facility for group personal accident, illness and business travel cover to broker extranet Optima Online.
Liberty Mutual names Marsh broker as Scotland lead
Commercial lines underwriter Liberty Mutual Insurance has recruited Caroline Inglis to head up a new Scottish operation.