Commercial
Mastery of the universe
Bridget McIntyre, late of Norwich Union, is clearly passionate about her new role as UK chief executive of Royal and Sun Alliance and the company itself. Andrew Foxwell talks to her about her ambitious plans for raising its game and stamping her mark on…
Measuring potential
Damage Management
Fortis Insurance recruits head of motor claims
Fortis Insurance has recruited Richard Harris as head of motor claims. Fortis Insurance claims direc...
Zurich Municipal in private school push
Zurich Municipal, the UK’s leading provider of insurance and risk management to the public services, has today announced the appointment of Tom Shewry to the newly created role of head of education.
Commercial Express joins up with caterers' association
Commercial Express, the specialist underwriting agency, has launched a tailored product for mobile and static caterers, in conjunction with NCASS, the nationwide caterers association.
Training Foundation and FSSC drop prices
The Training Foundation has joined forces with the Financial Services Skills Council in an exclusive arrangement designed to increase the number of applicants seeking FSSC Recognised Trainer status by making the recognition process more affordable.
Fortis recruits new claims boss
Fortis Insurance has recruited Richard Harris as head of motor claims.
Coface gives 300 brokers accreditation
Coface UK, a leading provider of credit solutions for business, has successfully accredited nearly 300 specialist brokers from 50 companies across the UK to sell its Cashflow Trader product and introduce the Coface UK Finance Trader product on its behalf.
Alea results show £102m loss
Reinsurer Alea has announced its full year 2005 results and provided an update on its run-off strategy
NIG makes regional appointments
NIG has appointed two senior managers under the overall leadership of Euros Jones, NIG, head of operations.
Seven-day MID target is workable say brokers
More than half of UK brokers believe the Motor Insurance Database will remain workable when the deadline for delivering updated records is cut from 14 to seven days, according to research by Highway.
Multiassistance expands into Northern Ireland
Multiassistance, a property repair and improvement company, is to expand into Northern Ireland from 10th April.
THB begins operational change project after £1.5m IT spend
Broker THB Group is to embark on a programme of major organisational change this year and to begin the process has appointed Mark Veale as group change programme manager.
No need to rush - this mar ket will continue to harden
Robert Childs brings a wealth of London market experience to his sprightly Hiscox Bermuda start-up. Mairi Mallon caught up with one of the island's newest (and busiest) residents, to reveal his strategy for "not quite a flea bite in the world of…
The 'law of the jungle'?
The infamous 'Aon '77 Cover' court case tested a cedent's duty of care to the limit. However, the final decision now means that underwriters will no longer be able to fall back on the law if their judgement fails them. Dan Silver of Beachcroft…
Brit promotes execs as capital changes approved
UK and Lloyd’s (re)insurer, Brit has promoted key London executives and unveiled formal approval of its capital restructuring.
Xchanging appoints ex-PwC boss in claims services role
Xchanging, the business processing services company, has appointed Mark Thompson as managing director of claims services. Mark will take the claims services business forward at a pivotal time for the London Market in its drive to build new efficiencies…
Highway adds commercial motor product to Sirius
Motor insurer Highway has added a full cycle EDI commercial vehicle product to the Sirius Quotes System to increase the number of electronic trading options for brokers.
Misys GI sold for £182m to Montagu Private Equity
Misys has agreed to sell its broking software house Misys General Insurance to Montagu Private Equity for £182m in cash.
Top NU team defects to rival
A 13-strong team of underwriters, described as one of the most profitable units in Norwich Union's b...
Noise rules falling on deaf ears, say insurers
Noise-induced hearing loss claims could soar if businesses fail to implement the necessary measures ...
Appointment at Ecclesiastical
Colin Robertson has been made manager of Ecclesiastical Insurance's Gloucester underwriting centre. ...
Riverbourne tower move
Surrey-based broker the Riverbourne Group is looking to move to new offices in Leeds as part of an e...
