Property
Willis Re promotes Byng
Willis Re has named James Byng Property Resource group leader for its International and Specialty reinsurance business.
View from the top: Stand up to EC on renewal
The law of unintended consequences dictates that on occasion some of us will suffer from the well-meant actions of others. This certainly appears to be so in the case of the Consumer Rights Directive currently being debated at the European Parliament.
KFI reaps benefit of non-motor book growth
For sale-intermediary Kwik Fit Insurance's move away from its motor heartland helped it increase pre-tax profits by 24% to £10.93m in 2009.
Quadra wins place as APC goes for panel
Start-up Quadra has landed a place on the new property loss adjusting panel of underwriting agency APC.
EA calls for flood funding
The Environment Agency is calling for communities and businesses to contribute more towards the funding of future flood defences.
Environment Agency appeals to business to support flood defences
The Environment Agency is calling for communities and businesses to contribute more towards the funding of future flood defences.
MMA ramps up micro-commercial offering
Broker-only insurer MMA is adding a series of new products to the remit of its micro underwriting team as part of a first year review.
Marsh appoints new property and casualty practice leaders
As part of its drive to grow its property, business interruption and casualty risk and insurance solutions Marsh has appointed Caroline Woolley as property practice leader, and Alain Petit-Lambotte as casualty practice leader, for Europe, the Middle East…
Law reports: Uninsurable risk means fire claim was defendable
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
View from the top: The new watchword
Efficiency has become the watchword of the new government, as it looks for savings to combat the UK's budget deficit. The same watchword could be applied to businesses. While the likelihood of a double dip recession has lessened, we are still at a…
Imperial extends validation remit to glazing
Imperial Consultants has expanded its validation and settlement offering to cover entrance doors and windows, garage doors, patio and French doors, and conservatories.
RICS director warns of property insurance age timebomb
The property insurance sector is heading for a massive skills shortage, Gary Strong, director of practice standards and technical guidance at the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, has warned.
Start-up seeks to aid genuine claims validation
An initiative that aims to help claims handlers make faster, informed decisions to validate a claim or pass it on for further investigation, has been launched by Stuart Dennis, chief executive of fraud management company TCF Corporate.
Questgates hires four
Specialist loss adjuster Questgates has boosted its property team.
Moorhouse Enterprise
Welsh broker Moorhouse is to launch its first business under Moorhouse Enterprise, set up to support the next generation of broker start-ups.
Rivals set to vie for Halliwells business
Law firm Hill Dickinson is understood to be considering buying the assets of rival Halliwells.
Ex-Fusion bosses outline MGA plan
The new managing general agency led by Fusion founders Kevin Pallett and Geoff Crisp aims to establish at least five offices as it gears up for its launch next year, backed by Bermuda-based insurance group Aspen.
Canopius confirms KGM interest as Lloyd's deadline approaches
Canopius, the largest privately owned Lloyd's insurer, has confirmed it is in talks to acquire up- for-sale motor underwriter KGM, with the deal expected to be completed within a fortnight.
Allianz launches comparison service
Allianz Insurance has launched an online comparison service for brokers on its e-broker website.
Fitch more positive on German public sector insurers
German public sector insurers have seen a significant improvement in their financial position after having been adversely affected by the global financial crisis in 2008.
Moorhouse signs first start-up
Welsh broker Moorhouse is soon to launch its first business under Moorhouse Enterprise, set up to support the next generation of broker start-ups.
Willis launches distressed assets practice
Willis North America has unveiled a new distressed assets practice aimed at advising clients on the management of risks associated with financially distressed, foreclosed or abandoned properties.
Claims firm expands into glazing
Imperial Consultants has expanded its service offering to include glazing validation.
Fusion founders Pallett and Crisp back with Aspen MGA
Aspen Insurance UK has announced today that it has appointed Kevin Pallett and Geoff Crisp to launch a range of new insurance and risk management products for selected brokers and their clients in the UK market.