Articles by Callum Brodie
RSA confirms around 120 jobs at risk
RSA has confirmed that around 120 roles are at risk of redundancy following a review of the UK business.
FSA issues policy warning to broker customers
The Financial Services Authority has advised Aston Midshires Insurance customers to check that the broker arranged motor insurance as expected, after receiving reports that policies were sold without details and premiums being properly registered.
Insurers criticised for continued DWS support
Liquidators have refused to clarify debt implications after DWS Bodyworks - a bodyshop chain implicated in RSA’s disputed subrogation policy – was bought out of administration by former directors last week.
Thomas Carroll recruits 11, targets 30 more
Welsh broker Thomas Carroll Group has revealed the details of an expansion programme which involves the recruitment of 11 new staff and the development of the firm’s headquarters near Caerphilly Castle.
Gallagher Heath agrees five year trade union deal with UIA
Gallagher Heath Insurance Services will provide motor and travel insurance to members of UK trade unions after signing a five year partnership deal with UIA.
IFB appoints Bird as full-time director
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has this afternoon confirmed the appointment of Phil Bird to the role of director on a 6 month secondment.
Brit launches PI product on Power Place
Brit Insurance has launched its professional indemnity cover on Power Place, following last year’s decision to make its D&O product available on the online commercial marketplace.
Travelers targets brokers with event cancellation cover expansion
Travelers has expanded its event cancellation cover from the firm’s Lloyd’s syndicate to its insurance company operation in a move which is expected to provide regional brokers with better access to the product.
Questgates completes minor recruitment drive
Growing demand is behind a minor recruitment drive at Questgates. The company has made four new appointments and promoted two.
Marketform CEO steps down
Marketform director and chief executive Simon Turner has stepped down from his joint role at the specialist Lloyd’s insurer in order to concentrate on the health of his wife.
Ageas reveals policy changes ahead of Olympics
Ageas has outlined new terms in its shopkeeper policy ahead of this summer’s Olympic Games.
Arle completes CSG sale and acquires new partner
Arle Capital Partners has sold Capital Safety Group for an enterprise value of $1.12bn (£72m) in a deal which will see former CSG chief executive Anders Pettersson join Arle as a partner.
JLT Specialty prepares for Nottingham office opening
JLT Specialty has confirmed its intention to open a new UK regional office in Nottingham within the coming months.
AA finds home insurance premiums rising steadily
Home insurance premiums continued a steady upward trend towards the end of 2011, with the average quote for annual buildings, contents and for combined policies rising by 11% over the course of last year.
Axa report reveals mixed emotions for 2012 among SMEs
SME bosses across the UK are approaching 2012 with mixed outlooks concerning turnover, profitability and recruitment plans, according to a report published by Axa Commercial Lines.
Markerstudy on good terms with Endsleigh despite settlement
Markerstudy continues to have an “amicable and professional relationship” with Endsleigh following a multi-million pound out of court settlement between the two firms, according to Markerstudy underwriting director Gary Humphreys.
Oval underwriting chief joins fellow ex-employees at BLG
Independent broker Building Land Guarantees has appointed former Oval latent defects underwriting boss Jon Cox as associate director.
Hyperion boss eyes market opportunities following year of growth
Hyperion is in prime position to target acquisitions and consider a stock market flotation after announcing organic growth of 18% last year.
Minister backs telematics in fight for lower premiums
It is hoped that a combination of telematics technology and changes instigated by the Driving Standards Agency to make the theory test harder to pass will lead to lower premiums for new drivers.
Colosso speaks out following Gallagher exit
Adrian Colosso has told Post he is keen to return to the market once he has completed his 16-month stint on gardening leave from Gallagher Heath.
Former Power Place boss joins Perkins Slade
Perkins Slade has appointed former Power Place and Towergate boss Darren Rowe to the position of managing director corporate.
Bluefin research boss departs for Defaqto
Defaqto has appointed former Bluefin head of research and development David Cartwright to the position of head of insight at the financial research firm.
Biba welcomes Treasury report calling for fresh regulation outlook
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has been among the first trade bodies to welcome today’s publication of a Treasury Committee report into the Financial Conduct Authority.
Fitch Ratings gives referral fee ban its seal of approval
Fitch Ratings has approved measures to ban UK motor insurers from receiving any type of referral fees, saying represents a more meaningful step towards combating the rise in fraudulent claims.