Articles by Callum Brodie
33% of Britons receive more claims calls than from friends and family
The average UK household faces a “deluge” of 468 cold calls a year, according to research by LV, which has highlighted the role of claims management companies in the rise of nuisance correspondence.
Cobalt boss heralds London as Islamic insurance hub after portfolio win
Shariah compliant underwriting agency Cobalt Underwriting has secured a major property portfolio placed by Lockton’s real estate and construction practice.
HCML vows to ensure long-term care for Alton Towers crash victims
Rehabilitation provider HCML is preparing to work alongside the NHS to ensure those injured in the Alton Towers rollercoaster crash last month can return home to a “supported environment”.
L&G swaps Be Valued with RDG in its household supply chain
Legal and General has signed a three year contents claims handling partnership with Ryan Direct Group after the insurer’s previous relationship with Be Valued ended with the claims management specialist placing its service into run-off.
Ex-Xchanging boss Bermingham to lead Advent Insurance Managament
Insurance consulting and outsourcer Advent Solutions Management has hired former Xchanging executive director Paul Bermingham to lead its delegated authority underwriting venture Advent Insurance Management.
Ex-Axa boss Maso joins Covéa as advisor to CEO Derez
Former Axa UK CEO Philippe Maso has joined Covéa as advisor to group chairman and CEO Thierry Derez.
BIA 2015: David Hertzell wins Achievement Award
Former Law Commissioner David Hertzell was awarded the prestigious Achievement Award at tonight’s British Insurance Awards.
BIA 2015: Inga Beale wins Insurance Personality of the Year
Lloyd’s CEO Inga Beale was tonight crowned Insurance Personality of the Year at the British Insurance Awards.
Indian reinsurer added to list of Altitude capacity providers
Altitude Risk Partners, Castel’s global aviation and space underwriting business, has added the General Insurance Corporation of India to its aviation capacity providers.
My Licence attracts 18% of motor market in opening six months
Around a fifth of the motor insurance industry is using the My Licence scheme, six months after the joint initiative between the Motor Insurers' Bureau and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency went live.
Aviva church insurance start-up brand Trinitas facing tough baptism
The chances of Aviva successfully challenging established players in the church insurance market have been questioned following its decision to launch a joint venture with Stackhouse Poland targeting Church of England parishes.
Autoglass aiming for greater efficiencies with new facilities hire
Autoglass is hopeful the appointment of Melvin Rolling to head up its fleet, property and health and safety functions in a newly created role will lead to greater efficiencies at the windscreen repairer.
Stackhouse Poland acquires parish council and HNW brokers
Stackhouse Poland has acquired Came & Company and Parish Council Insurance Brokers.
Aviva tipped to replace Axa Assistance as Homeserve underwriting partner
Homeserve is set to appoint Aviva as its underwriting partner in a move that will bring the home emergency services company's eight year relationship with Axa Assistance to an end, Post understands.
Ecclesiastical underlines credentials as Aviva launches church insurance joint venture
Faith insurer Ecclesiastical has reiterated its position as the “first choice for the Anglican community” following the launch of a joint venture between Aviva and Stackhouse Poland targeting Church of England parishes.
Bluefin makes regional hires in Milton Keynes and Northampton
Bluefin has hired Nick Pay and Paul Scott as branch directors in Milton Keynes and Northampton.
Ace to acquire Chubb for $28.3bn
Ace has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Chubb in a deal worth $28.3bn (£18.1bn).
Gallagher Bassett bolsters UK footprint with CAA purchase
Global third party claims administrator Gallagher Bassett International has moved to boost its UK presence with the acquisition of Countrywide Accident Assistance.
LV wins retrial against PI claimant who pocketed £20k
A retrial has this week reversed a court's decision to award a pregnant woman around £20,000 in damages for personal injury.
Insurers sticking by Autoglass in wake of consumer criticism
Insurers that maintain commercial partnerships with Autoglass have vowed to work alongside the embattled windscreen repairer to address criticism of the firm’s service levels following its decision to scrap its branch network.
Widespread telematics adoption questioned despite growing young driver uptake
More than one in five (22%) of young male drivers have telematics insurance policies, yet mainstream adoption of the technology remains a long way off, according to research conducted by Consumer Intelligence.
Willis deputy CEO Hearn to take charge at CGSC in November
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has appointed Willis Group Holdings deputy CEO Steve Hearn as Toby Esser’s successor as group CEO.
UK General strikes travel insurance deal using in-house capacity
Managing general agent UK General has secured a travel insurance broker deal using the in-house capacity of its Irish business.
Notorious ghost broker told to pay £658k back to fraud victims
The Old Bailey has ordered for £658,460.84 to be confiscated from a ghost broker currently imprisoned for masterminding what is believed to be the UK’s biggest fake car insurance scam.