Premium Credit
Premium Credit appoints ex-Wonga boss Tara Waite as CEO
Premium Credit has appointed Tara Waite as CEO, replacing Tom Woolgrove.
Customers increasingly looking to credit to pay for premiums: research
Insurance customers are increasingly relying on credit to pay premiums, with nearly one in three planning to use more credit this year, research found.
Analysis: Moving the premium finance roadblock for SMEs
The penetration of premium finance into the SME market has been stuck stubbornly in the 40% to 45% range for many years. Could that be about to change as slicker offerings from the main providers and new entrants hit the market just at a time when small…
Underinsurance among the risks for increasing number of stockpiling businesses
More than one in five employees say their employers are stockpiling as a contingency against Brexit-related disruption, with these businesses at risk of being underinsured unless they ensure their cover is brought into line with the value of their…
Bosses could be sued for lack of Brexit preparation
Company directors could face legal action if they fail to prepare adequately for a no-deal Brexit, with limitations to directors and officers cover meaning they could find themselves personally liable.
This Month in Post: Top 100 teachings
My first three weeks reporting on the insurance industry has taught me how broad the sector is. Covering the claims beat I'm expecting to be learning more about escape of water, floods and storms. Our Top 100 UK insurers ranking has already shown me how…
Brokers look for alternatives following Premium Credit outage
Exclusive: Brokers have been seeking alternative premium finance partners as backup in the wake of the Premium Credit outage.
Premium Credit says customer data is safe following ‘cyber incident’
Hundreds of customers have been unable to secure premium finance after the UK’s largest provider saw its services go offline following a “cyber incident”.
Premium Credit appoints Duncan Gray as chief information officer
Premium Credit has appointed Duncan Gray as chief information officer.
Towergate extends deal with Premium Credit
Towergate is extending its contract with Premium Credit for a further five years.
Ex-HMRC chief digital and information officer joins Premium Credit
Premium Credit has appointed Mark Dearnley as its chief information officer.
Ex-DLG MD and Flood Re boss takes reins at Premium Credit
Tom Woolgrove, former managing director of UK personal lines at Direct Line Group, will become Premium Credit CEO this month, replacing Andrew Doman.
FCA finds insurers and brokers wanting on premium finance advice
The Financial Conduct Authority has found insurers and brokers do not always provide customers with clear information about payment options for general insurance products.
Premium Credit snapped up by Cinven for £462m
European private equity firm Cinven is to acquire UK finance provider Premium Credit for £462m.
Markerstudy partners with Premium Credit on retail deal
Markerstudy has appointed Premium Credit as its retail division premium finance partner.
Staysure recruits three to leadership roles
Over 50s insurance specialist Staysure has revamped its leadership with the appointment of a new chairman, deputy chief executive and chief technical officer.
Market Moves: Ageas plans stronger over-50s push; Biba welcomes new compliance officer
Insurers and brokers took pride of place in the recruitment space this week, with Ageas among the firms making waves, hiring a new marketing boss to head up its over-50s brands. Headlining broker recruitment news is the imminent move from Marsh to the…
Premium Credit names retail broker boss
Premium Credit has promoted its national and key accounts manager is a bid to bolster its retail broker business.
FCA selects Premium Credit as instalments payments provider
Premium Credit has been awarded a three-year contract to provide the official solution for Financial Conduct Authority authorised firms to spread the costs of their regulatory fees across monthly instalments.
Premium Credit completes sales team line up with new hire
Premium Credit has named Michael Phillips head of major accounts and insurer relationships.
Broking Focus: Cashflow Problem
Macquarie’s withdrawal from cashflow lending last year caught many brokers by surprise, but what has the impact been– and where do brokers look now for finance?
Premium Credit appoints head of sales and marketing
Premium Credit has named David Pipe as head of sales and marketing. The appointment follows the company’s recent transfer to private equity ownership and other recent senior hires.
Premium Credit CEO aims for 16% broker penetration in next 12 months
Premium Credit chief executive Andrew Doman has outlined his strategy to double broker penetration in 2013.
Premium Credit appoints new markets head
Premium Credit has recruited Capita's general insurance finance director as head of new markets.