Articles by Callum Brodie
Oval declares 'business as usual' following Moyes departure
Oval executive director of operations Jeff Herdman has told Post it is “business as usual” following the resignation of former corporate business managing director Terry Moyes.
Aviva plays down speculation on Irish branch closure
Aviva bosses have attempted to pour cold water on widespread speculation that the insurer is to shut down its entire Irish network of 26 branches by next summer.
Aviva replaces Irish CEO as UK merger gathers momentum
Aviva Ireland has today revealed that chief executive Dermot Browne will leave the insurer at the end of the year, to be replaced by former transformation director Seán Egan.
BSIA calls on insurers for support in fight against theft
The British Security Industry Association is calling on insurers to back the fight against rising levels of heavy machinery theft, following two recent incidents in Kent where criminals used mini diggers to rip out ATM machines.
Money Supermarket launches car insurance app
Money Supermarket has launched a “front-end” motor insurance app for the Iphone.
RFIB appoints Anthony Harris to run Saudi Arabian office
Lloyd’s broker RFIB Group has announced that Anthony Harris will be heading up the firm’s newly opened office in Saudi Arabia.
UKRC calls for better provisions for sick staff
The UK Rehabilitation Council is demanding the introduction of proactive return-to-work strategies for sick staff, as the Department for Work and Pensions prepares to publish its sickness absence review on Monday.
Ace snaps up former Chubb regions boss
Ace has today unveiled former Chubb Insurance UK regions manager Carolyn Hamilton as the firm’s new corporate risks regional development manager.
Jelf signals South East expansion with key appointment
Jelf Insurance Brokers has today announced its intention to establish a footprint in the South East following the appointment of Lee Gwilliam as business development executive for the region.
Affinity Select launches household service following PI success
Affinity Select Insurance Services is hoping to “fill a gap” in the household market with the launch of a new service designed to connect customers directly with industry experts.
Reid slams 'churlish' Hiscox following agency withdrawl
Bluefin chief executive Stuart Reid has accused Hiscox bosses of “throwing the baby out with the bath water” after the firm revealed it had cancelled its agency agreement with the Axa-owned broker.
Motor insurers in recovery but face rocky road ahead
Underwriting performance among UK motor insurers looks set to improve in the year ahead following substantial price increases, however, despite predicted improvements it is not thought levels will reach breakeven
Torus completes double underwriting recruitment coup
Global insurer Torus has bolstered its European offering following the appointment Brian Byrnes as senior underwriter for property and Marco Sonntag as senior underwriter for casualty.
Independent brokers urged to consider new network
The managing director of a newly launched broker network has vowed to offer independent brokers “the ultimate choice” in a bid to challenge the traditional model.
EDB extends Nissan affinity partnership
Bosses at Equity Direct Broking are celebrating the news that an existing affinity partnership with Nissan has been extended for a further three years, following a lengthy tender process.
Willis secures nine new network members
Willis has today revealed that nine new members have joined the group’s two networks in alliance with local, independent UK businesses – taking membership up to 125 brokers.
AIM hit with two senior resignations
Affinity Insurance Management boss Neil Revill has this morning confirmed he has left the underwriting agency with immediate effect.
Only Young Drivers reveals 'aggressive' growth strategy
Only Young Drivers has today announced that it will be outsourcing its day-to-day administration to Direct Group in a move which is said to support the firm’s “aggressive growth plans”.
Axa PPP to underwrite PHC medical insurance products
Bosses at the Permanent Health Company and Axa PPP healthcare have today announced an underwriting agreement involving all PHC medical and dental insurance products.
Aon Benfield unveils updated UK terrorism catastrophe model
Aon Benfield has updated its UK terrorism catastrophe model to simulate attacks on more than 2000 potential targets, including places of worship, financial centres, infrastructure, government and military locations.
Groupama boosts claims focus with internal appointment
Groupama has today announced the promotion of Darren Wills to the position of corporate claims director, as part of a renewed claims strategy focus.
Allianz UK non-life operating profit sees Q3 surge
Allianz’s UK business has today reported an operating profit of €142m for the first nine months of the year – a 1% increase on the figure recorded for the same period in 2010.
Law report: Environcom appeal rejected over disclosure dispute
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Ageas boss 'confident' of an equally impressive Q4
Ageas chief executive Barry Smith is confident the company will continue to buck the trend in combined motor ratio for the fourth quarter after today posting impressive motor COR results of 96.4%.