Articles by Callum Brodie
Transactor reveals growth of 24%
Transactor Global Solutions and associated companies have today announced turnover of £5.2m , an increase of 24%, and pre-tax profits for the group of £0.5 million, an increase of 18%, for March 2011.
Purple Partnership snaps up 60th member
The Purple Partnership has today celebrated the news that it is likely to be announcing results “ahead of expectations” by signing up its 60th member.
Parabis commits to reinsurance with trio of appointments
Parabis has today announced three high-profile appointments under the banner of Argent Audit & Legacy in a bid to expand its reinsurance offering.
Broking supplement - Price promises: Love it or hate it
While the price promise bandwagon is seen by some as a valuable marketing tool, to others it is merely ‘dumbing down’ the industry
Ace Q3 results described as 'outstanding' in tough conditions
Ace has today reported a Q3 loss of $0.09 per share, compared with net income of $1.97 per share for the same quarter last year.
Chaucer resignations trigger double appointment
Board members at Chaucer Syndicates have announced two long-term appointments following the resignations of high-profile figures Bob Deutsch and Richard Scholes.
Money Supermarket tops list of most 'visible' websites
Money Supermarket has been found to be the most visible online insurer in terms of top search engine positioning, according to the latest industry study carried out by Greenlight.
Wide ranging losses predicted following Turkish quake
Insured losses from the magnitude-7.2 earthquake in eastern Turkey could be anywhere between $55m and $170m, according to catastrophe modeling firm Air Worldwide.
Lord Turner calls for greater FCA powers
Financial Services Authority chairman Lord Turner yesterday urged politicians to give the Financial Conduct Authority the powers to prevent the customer from being “ripped off”.
RFIB's King eyes 'new challenge' following departure
Outgoing RFIB chief executive Marshall King has vowed to “pursue another challenge” after handing over the reins to current chief financial officer Jonathan Turnbull.
Towergate losses hit £21.3m
A second quarter report from Towergate has revealed the broker lost £21.3m in the first half of the year, up from £13.7m in the same period of last year.
ALC Health announces Axa underwriting deal
Medical insurance provider ALC Health has announced that as of 1 December it will be transferring its underwriting capacity to Axa PPP International.
MIB pledges support to police in uninsured drivers sting
Motor Insurance Bureau bosses have praised a Metropolitan Police operation designed to clamp down on uninsured drivers by seizing hundreds of cars in the capital.
Direct Line leads calls for ban on dangerous motorists
Bosses at Direct Line are calling for “out-of-control” drivers to be banned from the road following a study showing that 43% of UK drivers with 12 points or more have not been disqualified.
InFront Innovation become first carbon neutral claims handler
Eco-friendly employees at InFront Innovation are celebrating after becoming the first UK claims handling firm to comply with the British Standards Institute benchmark for carbon neutrality.
Apil calls for clampdown on bosses who ignore workplace injuries
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (Apil) is calling for employers who use the incoming relaxation of some health and safety rules as an excuse to fail to report workplace injuries to face the full force of the law.
Ageas investigation lands 10 crash for cash fraudsters
A gang of 10 fraudsters involved in a crash for cash conspiracy to cheat insurance companies out of almost £500 000 have been sentenced following an investigation led by Ageas.
Openwork appoints former Zurich CFO
Openwork has today confirmed the appointment of chief financial officer Simon Clifford, who joins the firm from Zurich Financial Services International Life where he held the same position.
Clear gears up for GWP push with Taylor appointment
Clear Insurance Management has today announced the appointment of executive director Simon Taylor as part of the firm’s long-term strategy to hit £50m gross written premium by 2014.
Law report: Equestrian experience verdict good news for defendants
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
ABI director hits out at pleural plaques ruling
The ABI director of general insurance and health has been quick to register his disappointment following today’s Supreme Court ruling that the Scottish Parliament acted within its powers in making pleural plaques compensatable.
Nine arrested in Yorkshire following alleged crash for cash scam
Insurance Fraud Bureau investigations into crash for cash scams continue to gather momentum following the arrest of nine suspected fraudsters in West Yorkshire yesterday.
Law Society claims consumers are unlikely to benefit from reform
Consumers are unlikely to witness a reduction in their premiums despite reforms on no-win, no-fee arrangements, according to the Law Society.
UKDN wins Allianz drainage deal
Bosses at the UK Drainage Network are celebrating a “significant” contract victory after being awarded a three year sole-supplier deal by Allianz to provide validation, investigation and repair services for all domestic drainage claims.