Articles by Will Kirkman
Diary of an Insurance PR: Will Kirkman of Certus
From crisis communications and media briefings to strategy workshops and journalist schmoozing, Will Kirkman, freelance PR consultant of Certus, lifts the lid on a fast-paced week juggling clients, headlines and the occasional after-work beer.
Risk management: Analysis: Intellectual property: Creative cover
The significance of intellectual property risks has not translated into a large demand for IP insurance policies - yet.
Interview: Ali Crossley, BGL
In less than a year in her new role as managing director for Junction and BGL Customer Services, Ali Crossley has helped implement more than 100 digital improvements across the group's brands.
Analysis: 2018: A space policy
The UK is contemplating liability options as it wants to allow satellite launches from its soil.
Ogden rate revision spurs GWP growth for Covéa
Covéa Insurance saw a 10.8% increase in gross written premiums in the financial year to 3 May, up to £739m from £666.3m in the previous year.
Analysis: Covering collapses - Trade credit claims are rising
Last year, trade credit insurance payouts hit their highest level in nearly a decade, with claims costs running at the equivalent of £4.3m every week.
Higos hires Matthew Hartigan as managing director
GRP-owned Higos has appointed Matthew Hartigan as managing director, succeeding interim managing director Neil Thornton.
Profile: Phil Barton, Jelf
With massive investment and growth since its acquisition by Marsh, Jelf CEO Phil Barton tells Will Kirkman about the broker’s plans for the future
Tokio Marine Kiln appoints Anna McNamara as chief operating officer
Tokio Marine Kiln has appointed Anna McNamara as group chief operating officer with effect from 26 April.
R&Q profits jump after Lloyd's managing agency disposal
Randall & Quilter saw a 176% jump in pre-tax profit in 2017, up to £23.5m from £8.5m in the previous year.
This Week in Post: Training, trust and tech
This week in Post, the majority of the team managed to continue putting off doing any substantial exercise for our upcoming Tough Mudder course.
Watchstone losses continue as group prepares for divestment
Watchstone made an underlying Ebitda loss of £3.6m in 2017, compared to a loss of £4.9m in the previous year.
Carole Nash products director to leave the business
Exclusive: Carole Nash products and marketing director Nick Baker is set to leave the business this summer.
Call Connection administration period extended
Insurance lead generator Call Connection has extended its administration period to 13 July 2019.
Civil Liability Bill gets second reading in Lords
Peers in the House of Lords examined the Civil Liability Bill yesterday in the Bill's second reading.
Sedgwick appoints Malcolm Hughes as Ireland CEO
Sedgwick has appointed Malcolm Hughes as CEO of its Ireland operations.
Personal injury motor claims hit near decade low, government figures show
The number of personal injury motor insurance claims has fallen to the lowest level in nine years, government figures published today reveal.
Eldon denies customer data was used in Leave campaign
Eldon Insurance has denied allegations that customer data was used in the Leave.EU campaign.
Campaigners call for ONS to collate motor data for policymakers
Exclusive: Campaigners have called for the Office of National Statistics to collate motor insurance statistics for use in parliament.
Ex-AA boss Mackenzie sues group for £255m
Ex-AA CEO Bob Mackenzie has filed a claim seeking £225m in damages from the group.
Insurance data could have been used in Leave campaign, claims whistleblower
A witness to the parliamentary Fake News Inquiry has raised questions over the use of insurance data in the Leave.EU campaign.
Axa enters capacity deal with Gresham Underwriting
Axa has entered into a £20m three-year capacity deal with Gresham Underwriting, the managing general agent arm of Tasker Insurance Group.
SSP users experiencing further difficulties following last week's disruption
SSP users are facing a fresh wave of issues this morning following problems with the platform on Friday.
Government introduces rules to curb bogus holiday sickness claims
Government has given the go-ahead on new rules that will help clamp down on bogus holiday sickness claims.