Articles by Callum Brodie
Medical and legal professions bite back at report response
Medical and legal experts have hit back at industry criticism following the Transport Select Committee’s cost of motor insurance report, claiming that comments made in the aftermath of the report question the “integrity” of doctors.
Aon Risk Solutions poaches Willis UK boss
Aon Risk Solutions has today confirmed the capture of former Willis UK and Ireland chief operating officer Chris Lee-Smith.
Windsor recruits Price Forbes' binding authority team
Lloyd’s broker Windsor has today revealed further expansion of its North American division following the recruitment of a team of binding authority specialists from Price Forbes.
NIG boosts SME push with EIS contract win
Bosses at NIG have vowed to support “ambitious” growth for 2012 after winning the contract to underwrite the multi-million pound gross written premium core business of Event Insurance Services.
GPs reveal steep rise in patients with 'bogus' injuries
Medical professionals are witnessing a sharp rise in the number of patients attempting to make fraudulent claims, with 60% of GPs surveyed by LV reporting an increase unscrupulous activity relating to car accident injuries.
Bartlett & Company becomes Lloyd's broker
Bartlett & Company has today announced its new position as a registered Lloyd’s broker.
XL announces in-house underwriting and engineering merger
XL Group has combined its property underwriting team and global asset protection services engineers to form a unified international team of almost 200 risk engineers.
Guy Carpenter renewals report identifies shift in industry behaviour
The position by reinsurers to undertake a major review of pricing and underwriting heading into renewal season has led to “significant market fragmentation and increased volatility”, according to Guy Carpenter’s 2012 global reinsurance outlook.
Cat losses for 2011 second highest on record
Total insured natural catastrophe losses of $107bn (£69bn) in 2011 were the second highest on record - surpassed only by the 2005 total of $120bn.
Hyperion confirms Windsor takeover talks
Hyperion has confirmed that it is in discussions with Lloyd’s broker Windsor over a potential takeover deal.
Giles outlines new role for Hessett following Chambers exit
Bosses at Giles have defined the role of newly appointed deputy finance director Alastair Hessett, who has been promoted internally following the exit of former director Mark Chambers.
Towergate confirms double departure
Towergate has confirmed the resignations of senior management duo Andy Smallwood and Sally Swann, less than four months after Mark Hodges took over the reins at the broker.
Giles finance director to rejoin bookmakers
Outgoing Giles finance director Mark Chambers is to rejoin bookmakers Coral – the company he left in 2008 - after resigning from the broker on New Year’s Day.
Sciemus recruits Kane founder to head up space insurance
Sciemus has appointed Kane Group founder Paul Aitchison to the position of director of space insurance.
MMA to rebrand as Covéa as part of UK merger with Provident
Covéa has announced that Provident Insurance and MMA Insurance will merge into a single company, in a move which has been touted as a “platform for growth” within the UK market.
LV Broker makes double promotion
LV Broker has promoted Kevan Aubrey and Mark Campbell to the positions of head of commercial distribution and head of key commercial accounts respectively.
Axa calls in extra claims staff as extreme weather batters Britain
The head of household claims at Axa has revealed that extreme weather conditions over the past few days have forced the firm to draft in extra claims handling staff to deal with an influx of calls.
Apil president raises 'grave concerns' following PM's promise
The president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers fears that David Cameron’s vow to clamp down on the perceived UK compensation culture could leave workers exposed to unnecessary risk of injury.
UK General files High Court writ against former partner Am Trust
A UK General Insurance Group spokesman has confirmed that the company has filed a High Court writ against Am Trust.
Travel insurers criticised over ongoing medical warranties
A rising number of Britons travelling overseas are being left without cover by insurers implementing medical clauses after policies are sold, according to consumer watchdog Which?
Biba members to benefit from crime requirements checking facility
Members of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association will be kept up to speed with their obligations under the Terrorism Act and the Financial Services Authority’s financial crime requirements following the association’s launch of a checking facility.
Axa warns 2012 could be 'worst on record' for household claims
Claims forecasters at Axa believe that a combination of factors such as a high proportion of public events and unusual weather conditions could make 2012 one of the worst years on record for home insurance claims.
Lorica boosts 'ambitious plans' with hires
Lorica Insurance Brokers has made a host of UK appointments.
Poole broker aims to meet demand with recruitment drive
A Poole-based broker is targeting future growth following the appointment of four new team members with more than 40 years combined experience.