Articles by Martin Croucher
Underwriting Service Awards 2017: Shortlist revealed
The shortlist for this year’s prestigious Underwriting Service Awards has been announced.
Aviva sells stake in Italian JV for £233m
Aviva has sold its £233m stake in its Italian business Avipop Assicurazioni.
Digital and Insurtech Awards 2017: Shortlist revealed
The shortlist has been announced for the Digital and Insurtech Awards 2017.
Digital Fineprint launches second funding round
Exclusive: Insurtech firm Digital Fineprint is negotiating a second funding round, as it gears up to release results for its first year of operation.
Marsh brings three networks together under single leadership
Marsh has brought the three networks it owns under a single leadership.
McVitie’s factory ‘resilient’ should future storms hit: RSA
RSA has worked with McVitie’s to install flood defences in its Carlisle factory following the devastation caused by Storm Desmond, to protect against any future flooding in the area.
Lloyd’s sees 16% profit slip from ‘challenging’ conditions
Lloyd’s has seen a 16% fall in its pre-tax profits owing to “challenging” market conditions, its CEO said.
Compare the Market to face probe over insurer contracts
Compare the Market has been named as the company at the centre of a legal probe by the competition watchdog.
PIB buys MGA Aqmen
PIB has bought specialist managing general agent Aqmen, its 11th acquisition in 17 months.
Axis unveils £468m Novae acquisition timeline
Axis has announced the timeline for its £468m acquisition of Novae.
Competition watchdog opens legal investigation into comparison site
The competitions watchdog has opened a legal investigation into how one price comparison site has set up its contracts with insurers.
Uber boss Breakwell takes the wheel at AA
Former Uber boss Simon Breakwell has been appointed CEO of the AA, as the company announced flat H1 results.
Travel claims added to CUE to tackle rising fraud
An industry anti-fraud database will now include details of travel claims.
Admiral receives government grant to expand business
Admiral received £668,500 from the Welsh government in order to create close to 200 jobs in Cardiff.
Aviva’s David Coulthard ad banned by watchdog
An Aviva advert starring ex-Formula 1 racing driving David Coulthard as a taxi driver has been banned for encouraging reckless driving.
Insurers issue warning after Ryanair cancellations leave 400,000 grounded
Insurers have urged grounded Ryanair customers to seek compensation from the airline in the first instance rather than their travel insurance policies.
PWC highlights minority background pay gap
People from black, asian and minority ethnic backgrounds earn 12.8% less than others at PWC, the firm revealed.
This Week in Post: A new world of data awaits
I often find myself targeted by banner ads ranging from pizza takeaways, to – inexplicably - elderly toilet aids.
Downey replaces Hall as CUO for Pen
Tom Downey has been promoted to chief underwriting officer for Pen Underwriting, replacing Martin Hall.
Axa UK boss Tortuyaux joins RSA France
Former Axa UK boss Gaëlle Tortuyaux has joined RSA France as managing director.
JRW Group eyes expansion as it rebrands as Ripe
The JRW Group has rebranded as Ripe, as the business seeks to expand into further niche lines.
AA holds talks over insurance business sale to Hastings
The AA and Hastings have held talks over a potential general insurance partnership.
Aviva could see boost of up to £200m from Ogden discount rate reform
Aviva stands to make a one off gain of between £100m and £200m as a result of any future discount rate revision to 0-1%.
ERS launches agriculture operations unit
ERS has launched a 27-strong agriculture operations team as a result of increased demand.