Articles by Frances Stebbing
Markel hires MD of distribution strategies and business development
Markel International has appointed Dan Martin as managing director of distribution strategies and business development.
Insurers agree FCA price walking ban benefits customers, but ‘doesn’t mean renewals will always go down’
Insurers have disputed Which? survey results saying the majority of their car and home insurance customers are seeing their prices go down which demonstrates that the ‘new rules are working’.
Companies are ‘treading a very thin line’ in avoiding data breaches
After ICO launched criminal proceedings against eight data thieves, companies have been told to revisit their cyber security to ensure they are properly secured and protected against potential data thieves as cyber attacks are on the rise.
UK P&I Club hires new chief underwriting officer
UK P&I Club has appointed William Beveridge as chief underwriting officer.
Urban Jungle looking to take market share from bigger incumbents as there is 'not enough innovation'
Urban Jungle is looking to take advantage of the lack of innovation from bigger incumbents as it launches multiline coverage.
Allianz snaps up chief compliance officer from Aviva
Allianz Holdings has appointed Alison Rayner to the newly created position of chief compliance and corporate affairs officer.
Q&A: Anthony Hughes, Credit Hire Organisation
Anthony Hughes was recently named chairman and CEO of the Credit Hire Organisation, replacing Peter Gomes. He talks to Frances Stebbing about the CHO's objectives and challenges in the market.
Insurers warned recession and inflation fears could impact HNW insurance
Insurers have been warned that high net worth customers could review their cover levels as recession fears grow and inflation continues to rise
RSA appoints Peter Townsend as chief compliance officer
RSA Insurance has appointed Peter Townsend as chief compliance officer for its UK & International business.
TDI Academy adds two scholarships to its Women in Tech community initiative
TDI Academy has launched a fully paid scholarship on two of its courses, through its Women In Tech community, to help those who have fewer opportunities for accessing education on insurance.
FCA compared to 'Rottweiler' with new AR regulation
Compliance experts are confident the Financial Conduct Authority rules to make authorised financial firms more responsible for their appointed representatives will have teeth but feel action could have been taken earlier.
Delegated authority accused of being a 'problem child' for the insurance industry
The founder of the recently launched Delegated Authority Exchange platform aims to address the “problem child” that has plagued the industry “for a long time now.”
Q&A: Roi Amir, Sprout.ai
Roi Amir has replaced Niels Thorne as CEO of Sprout.ai. He talks to Post about how his experience has shaped him to become an artificial intelligence leader, and how AI has the potential to unlock the future of insurance.
Anthony Hughes takes over as chairman and CEO of the Credit Hire Organisation
Anthony Hughes has been named chairman and CEO of the Credit Hire Organisation
Space insurtech Birds Eye View to target SMEs with severe weather event products
Insurtech startup Birds Eye View has closed a seed funding round led by SFC Capital, with the funds matched by the European Space Agency.
Live Well by Zurich announces collaboration with Polar Electro to make healthy living easier
Live Well by Zurich and Polar Electro will work together to help customers of both companies gain access to services that will help them reach their wellbeing goals.
Biba targets a return to verbal communication with brokers to combat 'misunderstanding'
The British Insurance Brokers' Association wants insurers to bring verbal communication with brokers back to the claims process to "cut down the misunderstanding rate".
RSA reinforces health and wellbeing commitments with new domestic abuse policy
RSA Insurance has launched a domestic abuse policy to support employees who may be suffering as victims of domestic abuse.
Beazley’s chair David Roberts moves to the Bank of England
Beazley chair, David Roberts will be standing down from the board in autumn to take up the role as chair of the Court of the Bank of England.
Markerstudy faces allegations of inadequate hourly rates and outstanding invoices
Markerstudy has faced a backlash from repair shops and customers with accusation of inadequate hourly rates, lengthy call waiting times, outstanding invoices and capacity concerns.
Various Eateries argues for 'per premises' case in £16m business interruption claim against Allianz
The trial in the case of Various Eateries v Allianz ended last week, with the UK restaurant chain and its insurer exchanging arguments in closing statements.
Howden CAP appoints Mary O’Connor as CEO
Mary O’Connor has been named CEO of Howden CAP, Howden's capital, advisory and placement business for financial institutions and corporates, with immediate effect.
Folgate appoints Ian Russell as group CEO
Folgate has appointed Ian Russell to succeed Brian Russell as group CEO, with effect from 1 July.
David Howden: MGAs have come of age and are 'outperforming' the market
MGAs are driving change and innovation in the insurance industry and are vital in keeping the industry up to speed with key issues facing insurers right now.