Articles by Will Kirkman
Chubb appoints Ignacio Borja as country president, Spain and Portugal
Chubb has appointed Ignacio Borja as country president, Spain and Portugal, subject to regulatory approval.
Analysis: Markerstudy's turbulent year
Last month, Qatar Re signed a deal to buy Markerstudy’s Gibraltar-based insurance companies after year-long rumours of a sale had only started to die down
Romero Group sees 14% Ebitda growth for 2016/17
Leeds-based Romero Group saw adjusted Ebitda increase 14% to £2.7m in the year to 30 April 2017.
Liverpool fire response 'sets a dangerous precedent', says Axa's Blanc
Exclusive: Insurers who have waived the excess of policyholders affected by the Liverpool car park fire are setting "a dangerous precedent”, Axa UK and Ireland CEO Amanda Blanc has said.
GRP acquires Country & Commercial Insurance Brokers
Global Risk Partners has acquired a majority interest in agricultural brokerage Country & Commercial Insurance Brokers.
Career File: Rob Townend, Aviva
Townend appointed managing director of UK general insurance at Aviva
Aspen CEO Stephen Postlewhite leaves with immediate effect
Aspen CEO Stephen Postlewhite is leaving the business with immediate effect.
Market Moves: February 2018
Some of the movers and shakers in the market this month
Career Development: Zurich achieves Disability Confident Leader certification
Zurich is the first insurer to achieve Disability Confident Leader status under the auspices of the Department for Work and Pensions scheme.
Watchstone sets £50.1m aside for S&G lawsuit
Watchstone has set aside £50.1m in preparation for a High Court claim issued against it by Slater and Gordon.
Justice Committee chair earns £15,000 a year from personal injury law practice
Exclusive: The chair of the Justice Select Committee earns £15,000 a year from a law practice with a significant personal injury insurance practice.
Cyber MGA Ascent Underwriting acquired by Preservation Capital Partners
Preservation Capital Partners has acquired cyber and specialty lines managing general agent Ascent Underwriting.
Clyde & Co pilots online personal injury arbitration platform
Clyde & Co is piloting an online arbitration system for personal injury claims.
RSA appoints new commercial bosses after Robinson and Gearey leave
RSA has appointed two new commercial bosses following the departure of Hayley Robinson and James Gearey.
Admiral refutes 'racist pricing' allegations
Admiral has refuted claims that it operates a 'racist' pricing structure.
GI insurers to face 175% FSCS levy hike
Insurers will face a £56m Financial Services Compensation Scheme levy hike in 2018/19.
Ardonagh sells remaining Broker Network stake for up to £30m
Nevada Investment Holdings has purchased the remaining 19.9% of Broker Network from Ardonagh Group.
McLarens makes two senior appointments
McLarens has appointed Ross Landsbaum as chief financial officer and Adam Weiner as senior vice president, IT strategy & operations.
My other life: Iain Hamilton, Crawford and Company, card maker
When not busy as an agricultural loss adjuster at Crawford & Co, Iain Hamilton makes holiday cards
Integra Insurance Solutions to consult over 17 redundancies
Exclusive: Integra Insurance Solutions is consulting over making 17 staff redundant as it looks to streamline its operations.
Aston Scott and Lark to rebrand as Aston Lark
Aston Scott and Lark Group will rebrand as Aston Lark in July.
Rob Townend replaces Colm Holmes as Aviva UK GI boss
Current Aviva UK general insurance CEO Colm Holmes has left the role to become president and CEO of Aviva Canada.
Broker Network acquires East Anglian broker Saffron Insurance
Broker Network has today completed the purchase of East Anglia-based Saffron Insurance for an undisclosed sum.
Higos appoints Ian Gosden as chairman
Higos has announced that Ian Gosden is to become chairman with immediate effect.