Articles by Callum Brodie
Brokers eager to reduce carbon footprint with practical steps
Environmental policy issues should be central in the development of operations, according to the majority of brokers that took part in an Aviva poll ahead of Climate Week.
County Insurance boss lines up early acquisition delivery
Ambitious north west broker County Insurance could be in line to deliver on its five-year plan of landing ten acquisition targets ahead of schedule, with two early purchases expected to be tied up within two months.
Aviva eyes commercial improvements by dropping underperforming lines of business
David McMillan, Aviva UK general insurance chief executive, remains confident his firm can recover from a "challenging" year in terms of commercial business, following the decision to drop a number of underperforming lines of motor business.
QBE to launch global reinsurrance team under new brand
QBE is in the process of combining its worldwide reinsurance operations under a single management team which will come together under the unified brand QBE Re.
Guardian unveils new chief financial officer
Guardian Financial Services has today announced the appointment of Andrew Birrell as chief financial officer.
Labour MP's telematics stance supported by Accenture survey
Drivers of all ages would respond favorably to calls from Labour’s shadow transport minister to force insurers to offer telematics technology as a matter of course, according to an Accenture study.
DAS deal sees Bluefin network members provided with legal expenses product
Bluefin Broker Partnership Services has appointed DAS to provide a suite of legal expenses and emergency assistance products to its network brokers.
County Insurance hires law firm to advise on broker acquisition spree
The goal set by bosses at the County Insurance Group of buying 10 new brokers over the next five years has moved a stage closer following the appointment of Harrison Drury to advise on a regional acquisition spree.
UK government flood cuts may see 'thousands' uninsurable
Thousands of UK businesses are at risk of becoming uninsurable inside three months if the government fails to meet the demands of disgruntled insurers.
Broker Network directors 'not stepping down' despite Companies House listing
The Broker Network has dismissed concerns that five directors will be leaving the organisation after Companies House listings stated that a number of senior figures have had their 'appointments terminated'.
Ferma membership up to 22 after Luxembourg association comes on board
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has welcomed its newest member in the form of the Luxembourg risk management association, Professionals in Risk Management.
Government flood cuts could lead to 'thousands' of uninsurable businesses
Thousands of UK businesses are at risk of becoming uninsurable inside three months if the government fails to meet the demands of disgruntled insurers.
Chilton steps down from Aon Benfield roles to focus on holding company
Grahame Chilton will step down from his combined roles at Aon Benfield to concentrate on his new position as non-executive chairman of Aon's recently formed UK holding company.
Brokers 'very positive' on in-vehicle management technology rollout
Equity Red Star CEO Ian Foy has hailed the rollout of in-vehicle management technology Equitrack, claiming that brokers have responded favourably to the belief that the launch will drive down costs and claims.
QBE reveals e-trading and motor underwriting appointments
QBE has this morning unveiled the double appointment of David Greaves as head of e-trading and Fast Flow operations and outgoing Aviva employee Robert Dodd as senior motor underwriter.
RSA appoints replacement HR director Vanessa Evans
RSA bosses hope to have found the perfect fit in the appointment of former Lego global retail HR director Vanessa Evans as Orlagh Hunt's replacement in the role of group HR director at the insurer.
NEDs left in the dark about underwriting risks, claims Mazars study
Non-executive directors at some of the UK's biggest insurance firms are being left in the dark about underwriting risks associated with coverholder audit results.
Hardy chairman blames 'challenging years' for £50m losses
Hardy Underwriting Bermuda chairman David Mann has bemoaned the past two "challenging years" for a loss before tax of £42.1m against the previous year's £10m profit.
Riverbourne assets snapped up by Aston Scott and The Insurance Partnership
The administrator at the heart of the sale of assets belonging to The Riverbourne Group has revealed Aston Scott and The Insurance Partnership have emerged as successful buyers ahead of "a lot of interested parties".
La-Band vows to build London presence at Quorum following MBO agreement
Crawford & Company's departing global markets vice president Michael La-Band has outlined his intention to establish a London presence at his new employer - international loss adjusting firm Quorum - following his imminent move to Mexico.
HSB Engineering Insurance promotes broker distribution boss James
HSB Engineering Insurance has promoted Tim James to the position of group sales manager, a role which involves responsibility for the firm's broker distribution strategy.
Chester broking boss eases client fears following purchase of stricken rival
Chester-based broker Risk Services has forged the largest independent firm in the city following the purchase of former rival Astbury Wren, days after it went into administration.
Tysers snaps up Ropner team to head up North American D&F operation
International Lloyd's broker Tysers has snapped up a three-strong management team from Ropner Insurance Services to head up the firm's direct and facultative property operation in the North American international specialty division.
Home of Hampshire cricket rebranded as 'The Ageas Bowl'
The Rose Bowl, the home of Hampshire cricket, will now be known as 'The Ageas Bowl' following a six-year partnership deal.