News
Michael Burnett to take over as president of CILA
Michael Burnett, regional director of Cunningham Lindsey UK & Ireland, is set to take over as presi...
Chief industry concerns
The Association of British Insurers this week reveals the findings of its first survey of UK insurance company chief executive officers on the state of the market and their hopes and fears for the future. Anthony Gould reports.
AMA seeks review of credit hire rates
The Accident Management Association has called for higher rates when the Association of British Ins...
Appointment at Porticus Insurance Consultants
Bill Baker has launched Porticus Insurance Consultants, an independent brokers specialising in high...
Amlin expects to see increase in bloodstock book
Lloyd's insurer Amlin expects to see significant increase in its bloodstock book, currently worth £...
Following EL into orbit?
The media has reported a growing crisis in the public liability market, with past underpricing and increasingly expensive claims sending premiums rocketing at the same rate as those for employer's liability. Insurers are understandably circumspect, as…
Events
15 April Delivery and financing of US managed healthcare (PHM International) The Law Soci...
Appointment at AIG Europe (UK)
AIG Europe (UK) has taken on Neil Evans as corporate manager of crisis management. Mr Evans will be...
Torrance promises more of the same
Andrew Torrance will not conduct a major review of the business when he steps into out-going chief ...
Appointment at Berrymans Lace Mawer
Berrymans Lace Mawer has created eight new partners, bringing the national partnership total to 79....
Police chief calls for insurer transparency
The Metropolitan Police has hit out at insurers for failing to be transparent over their vehicle da...
Take-up of terrorism cover has been low
Take-up of cover for US terrorism risks offered under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), pass...
Plane sailing for travel regulation?
All eyes are on the travel industry, as questions surrounding its incorporation in the soon-to-be-implemented regulation of general insurance sales arise once more. The changes should be seen as an opportunity to boost the credibility of the sector,…
Nick Sealy to take over as chairman of Ecclesiastical Insurance
Nick Sealy is set to take over from Mark Cornwall-Jones as chairman of Ecclesiastical Insurance Offi...
InsurE.com aims to recruit 500 brokers
InsurE-com is aiming to recruit an extra 500 brokers and five insurers by the year end - doubling i...
Appointment at Gaston Whybrew
Colchester-based Gaston Whybrew has appointed Simon Tilling as an assistant solicitor. Mr Tilling w...
Underwriter downgraded
London market insurer The Underwriter suffered a further blow this week, as rating agency Fitch dow...
ASP recovery service launch
Figtree Systems has launched a business continuity service, following a client study that revealed ...
Workers rights key to skills gap.
This week, new family-friendly rights, including those relating to paternity, come into force in the...
NIG expands its regional network of underwriting offices
NIG has expanded its regional network of underwriting offices, with the opening of a branch in Chel...
BWP agrees credit for acquisition plan
Broker Bray Wintour Patis has agreed a £9m line of credit to fund its acquisition programme over th...
Keep the claims wheels turning
Post-Woolf, there has been a demand for faster turnaround of insurance cases. As a result, forensic accountants have become an important - if expensive - cog in the process of investigating and resolving suspect claims. Richard Adams reports.
Nervous wrecks?
The salvage industry is facing a massive shake-up as new legislation comes into force this year, and sweeping changes to the way damaged and end-of-life vehicles are managed and traded are anxiously anticipated. Peter Goodright reports.
Crucial TAG judgements delayed
Judgements from two crucial cases relating to claims intermediary The Accident Group are not expect...