Articles by Martin Croucher
Corporations ‘unlikely to support database on cyber attacks’
Establishing a database of cyber attacks on UK corporations for insurers to better assess risks, could be “fraught with practical challenges” experts have warned.
Stranded holidaymaker in Mexico ‘didn’t declare medical condition’
Axa has declined to cover medical bills for a pensioner who fell ill on holiday in Mexico because he allegedly did not declare an existing medical condition.
Principal unveils expansion plans for ‘cracking’ new acquisition
Principal Insurance will move its newly acquired specialist motor broker from Kendal to Lancaster amid plans to more than quadruple staff.
Volkswagen telematics tie-up is ‘model for future’
Trak Global has tied up with Volkswagen to provide tech support for new drivers.
ABI calls for cyber attack database
Insurers should have access to a national database of recorded cyber attacks in order to better provide cover, according to the Association of British Insurers.
Sharon Long leaves XL Catlin for Marketform
Former XL Catlin claims director Sharon Long has joined Lloyd’s insurer Marketform in the same role.
Insurtech firm gets £200,000 in funding
A ‘disruptive’ insurtech firm specialising in risk management software has attracted £200,000 in debt funding.
ABI appoints four industry ‘big-hitters’ to board
Senior figures from AIG, Zurich, Prudential and Scottish Widows have been appointed to the board of the Association of British Insurers.
Insurance offered for stem cell therapy
Insurance cover for stem cell therapy has been offered for the first time to “democratise” a process that would ordinarily cost hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Brexit ‘could result in 48,000 insurance job losses’
Businesses could relocate “overnight” following a Brexit, putting up to 48,000 insurance jobs at risk, according to a report.
Facebook investors back claims fraud detection start-up
An early Facebook investor has ploughed $10m (£6.8m) into a tech startup that uses artificial intelligence to detect fraudulent insurance claims.
Bluefin replaces Longhurst with internal promotion
Bluefin has internally promoted Neil Forsyth to fill the role left vacant by Paul Longhurst, who has joined Towergate.
Towergate hires Bluefin broker boss for ‘firepower’ in London market
Bluefin London market guru Paul Longhurst has been poached by Towergate to “breathe fire power” into the company’s business.
Colosso takes up third NED role at Lancashire Holdings
Former CEO of Howden UK Adrian Colosso has taken up a role as non-executive director for Lancashire Holdings.
Lloyd's Chairman: No 'regulatory nirvana' from Brexit
Leaving the EU won’t result in a “regulatory nirvana” for the insurance industry, Lloyd’s Chairman John Nelson said in a speech.
John Murphy and Glenn Marshall resign from Dual
John Murphy has resigned as managing director for speciality risks at Dual, Post has learned.
Zurich UK GI 'back in the black’ despite GWP fall
Zurich’s UK General Insurance division reported an 11% fall in gross written premium in the first quarter.
Biba 2016: Gordon Brown presents award to industry rising star
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown presented the Young Broker of the Year Award at Biba 2016.
Biba 2016: Guide for brokers on Insurance Act released
A new guide has been launched for brokers on how operate under the Insurance Act, which comes into force in August.
Biba 2016: LV Broker gets chartered status
LV Broker has been awarded chartered status following formal presentation at Biba 2016 this afternoon (11 May).
Pet insurance aggregator to launch in May
A new pet aggregator site has been launched by Markerstudy, after it identified “a gap in the market”.
RSA hires chief data officer
RSA has hired a chief data officer in order to develop a “new strategic capability” for the company.
Munich Re sees profit tumble in first quarter
Munich Re has seen its quarterly profits fall by 45%, causing the group to revise downward its annual profit forecast.
Hiscox sees 10% growth in GWP
Hiscox has seen gross written premiums increase by 10% in the first quarter globally, and by 5.8% in the UK.