Articles by Callum Brodie
Brightside trading update points towards future growth
The Brightside Group board of directors are confident of delivering “substantial growth” for the foreseeable future after announcing an 18% policy sales increase in the commercial insurance business.
Tough Solicitors’ PI renewals predicted for 2011
Solicitors’ PI renewal rates could rise by 10% in 2011 for firms with no new claims and no significant change in circumstances.
Plantec Holdings appoints new director of operations
Claims management specialist Plantec Holdings has appointed Paul Taylor as director of operations.
Snuko and Ingenin sign up to 'anti-theft' partnership
A strategic partnership between Snuko and Ingenin will result in anti-theft products being made available to all UK insurance policy holders.
HSBC Insurance sold for £68.5m
HSBC Insurance Services Holdings has signed a £68.5m agreement for the sale and purchase of HSBC Insurance UK with Syndicate Holding Corp.
AM Best affirms Lloyd’s Syndicate 1084 rating and withdraws Chaucer Holdings rating
AM Best Europe has affirmed the financial strength rating of Lloyd’s Syndicate 1084 as A (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a+”.
Financial and Legal leave ABI in protest against review
Financial and Legal has become the latest legal expense insurer to resign from the Association of British Insurers in protest against the trade body's support of the Jackson Review.
Professional indemnity insurance brokers set to open Leeds office
Prime Risk Solutions has announced plans to open an office in Leeds as part of a bid to expand the business in the north of the country.
North West corporate insurance brokers to open London office
One of the leading independent corporate insurance brokers in the North West have announced plans to open a London office.
UIB appoints international operational director
United Insurance Brokers has appointed an international operational director in a bid to improve coordination across the group’s global offices.
UIB appoints international operational director
United Insurance Brokers has appointed an international operational director in a bid to improve coordination across the group’s global offices.
New regulatory frameworks to aid captive insurance in Qatar
Plans to support the development of Qatar as a regional hub for captive insurance have been bolstered following the release of new regulatory frameworks applying to captive insurance, captive managers and insurance intermediaries.
SMEs set to benefit from Coface policy by leading economic revival
SMEs will be given the opportunity to protect themselves against bad debt after Coface announced plans to enhance its Premier Trader credit insurance policy.
CBL revenue set to treble following EISL aquisition
The CEO of New Zealand’s largest provider of credit surety and financial risk expects to more than double the company’s premium income following the multi-million dollar takeover of European Insurances Services Limited.
CBL revenue set to treble following EISL aquisition
The CEO of New Zealand’s largest provider of credit surety and financial risk expects to more than double the company’s premium income following the multi-million dollar takeover of European Insurances Services Limited.
Silverbeck Rymer prepares for "rapid growth" by appointing managing director
Bosses at Silverbeck Rymer have vowed to continue on the path of “rapid growth” after appointing the companies first ever managing director.
PCUK marks ten year relationship with UIA with new contract
The CEO of a Somerset-based consortium has spoken of his delight after it was announced that UIA Insurance will be renewing contracts with two of his group’s companies – while also adding a third.
JLT launches European Real Estate Group
Real estate experts from the JLT Specialty in London will team up with network partners throughout Europe following the formation of a new European Real Estate Practice Group.
JLT launches European Real Estate Group
Real estate experts from the JLT Specialty in London will team up with network partners throughout Europe following the formation of a new European Real Estate Practice Group.
Lockton announces Memphis expansion
Bosses at Lockton are planning a recruitment drive after deciding to open a Memphis-based risk management and employee benefits operation.
Insurance brokers predict annual increase in policy sales
Increases in a variety of insurance policies - including motor insurance and home contents insurance - are expected over the coming year as consumers look to "safeguard their incomes".
Insurance brokers predict annual increase in policy sales
Increases in a variety of insurance policies - including motor insurance and home contents insurance - are expected over the coming year as consumers look to "safeguard their incomes".