Insurer
Gallagher names Charles Crawford as UK operations director
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Charles Crawford as UK operations director, subject to regulatory approval.
Esure reports 15.9% rise in Q3 gross written premiums
Esure Group has reported a 15.9% rise in gross written premiums for the first nine months of 2016.
BGL's Gary Duggan on perspective and partnership in Zambia
A charity trip provided some useful insights into leadership
UK insurers likely to be impacted if Trump triumphs as stock market faces a ‘battering’
The UK stock market is likely to take a “battering” tomorrow if US presidential hopeful Donald Trump wins the election and UK insurers will not be immune to the fallout.
JLT Group reports 'resilient' performance in its interim results
JLT Group has reported a "resilient" performance of its risk and insurance businesses, in its interim results for 2016, despite pricing pressures in multiple markets caused by global economic uncertainty.
Direct Line Group sees GWP rise by 4.2%
Direct Line Group has seen a 4.2% rise in gross written premiums in the first nine months of the year, compared to the same period last year.
Over-50s: Targeting a mature market
For insurers, targeting the over-50s market would appear to be a no-brainer, not least because there are so many of them.
Ageas' François-Xavier Boisseau calls time on IPT for telematics
It's a sad fact that road casualty rates increase around this time of year as we endure darker evenings and deteriorating weather conditions.
Enterprise issued thousands of policies without authorisation
Enterprise Insurance wrote 10,000 UK roadside assistance policies in the UK without authorisation.
Only one insurance product will take part in FCA's regulatory sandbox
Out of the 24 applications submitted to join the FCA’s regulatory sandbox, just one of those was an insurance product.
Space X satellite explosion creates £158m loss for insurers
The insurance claim for the destruction of an Amos 6 satellite will total $196m (£158m) according to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
R&Q to take on the Law Society of Ireland's run-off portfolio
Randall and Quilter Investment Holdings has bought the portfolio of the Law Society of Ireland in respect of the run-off obligations of the Solicitors Mutual Defence Fund.
Prime Ministerial trips to India see UK edging closer to trade agreements
Recent trips to India have seen London take a step closer to trade agreements, with Lloyd’s ready to set up an Indian branch in 2017 and Sheffield tech firm joining the Prime Minister on her first trade trip.
Pre-action protocol becomes compulsory in Scotland
Those of us who represent defenders in personal injury litigation in Scotland have long bemoaned the lack of a compulsory pre-action protocol. The voluntary pre-action protocol came into force in Scotland on 1 January 2006, but the title gives the game…
Legal Update: Apologies and the risk of contravention of 'no admission' clause
Apologies and self-reporting may be tantamount to an admission of liability, in some cases. Clear wordings and careful crisis management can help avoid that.
Pre-med settlements are routinely undercutting claimants
Accident victims are routinely offered settlements by insurance companies that are several hundred pounds lower than the amount they are awarded if the case goes to court.
Insurance Fraud Summit 2016: Time for brokers and insurers to collaborate
More needs to be done to enhance the collaboration between brokers and insurers when addressing policy holder fraud, as brokers currently feel alienated from discussions.
Aviva appoints Patrick Tiernan as CFO
Aviva has appointed Patrick Tiernan as CFO of Aviva UK General Insurance.
What is wrong with the UK retail CEO role at Gallagher?
Stuart Reid was the fifth UK retail CEO to depart A J Gallagher in as many years. So what is it about the role that causes such a short tenure?
London market costs 'unsustainable' says Argo CEO
The cost of doing business in the London Market is unsustainable, says Argo Group CEO Mark Watson.
Week in Post: Borne back ceaselessly into the past
Halloween is now behind us, which means we’re now pitching irrevocably into Christmas season. The warbling of Maria Carey is already transforming supermarkets into no-go zones, and our inboxes are filling up with Christmas party invitations.
Axa sees steady growth continue in Q3 2016
Axa saw group total revenue grow by 1.3% in the UK and Ireland for the third quarter of 2016, up to £3.24bn from £3.2bn from the same period last year.
Gallagher boosts speciality lines with new appointments
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Rupert Boyle and Nick Ollerenshaw as executive directors.
Insurance Fraud Summit 2016: Fraud officers will be the first to use Blockchain technology
Fraud officers are likely to be the first within the insurance industry to use Blockchain technology as this is the part of the insurance chain that is most used to collaboration.