Articles by Callum Brodie
International network Wing names Bluefin boss Wicks as chair
Regional managing director for Bluefin’s corporate division, Martin Wicks, has been appointed chairman of international broker network Wing, following an election by the network’s board.
Bluefin hires interim CFO to replace former COO Philip
Bluefin has decided to replace the chief operating officer role vacated by Tim Philip with a chief finance officer position, which will be occupied by Amber Wilkinson for an interim period.
Ofcom changes to trigger 40% increase in call costs for insurers
Insurers have been warned to prepare for a 40% increase in inbound call costs ahead of changes to the way non-geographic numbers are charged.
Motor insurers warned against drawing from reserves in face of falling profits
The motor insurance market is expected to fall back into the red this year despite it continuing to be propped up by hefty reserve releases and rising premiums.
Young drivers buck the trend for rising cost of cheapest premiums
The cheapest premiums for young drivers fell by 10.3% over the past 12 months, bucking a trend that saw the lowest rates for all other motorists rise by 0.3%.
Dual expands marine offering in Australia
Hyperion underwriting arm Dual has expanded its global marine and energy practice following the launch of a marine offering at Dual Australia.
Hurricane season expected to be 'below average' this year
The 2015 Atlantic hurricane season is projected to be below average, although “impactful landfalls” remain a possibility, according to Guy Carpenter & Company.
Credit hire zero excesses appeal defended by DAC Beachcroft
DAC Beachcroft has successfully defended an appeal by credit hire organisation On Hire relating to the recovery of credit hire rates where replacement vehicles with zero excesses are hired.
Delegated authority criticism sparks uptick in CII exam applicants
The Chartered Insurance Institute believes criticism of delegated authority arrangements by the Financial Conduct Authority is behind a spike in interest from the market for its specialist examination.
Video: Ryan Direct Group Derek Coles
Ryan Direct Group CEO Derek Coles marks his company’s 25th anniversary.
Interview: Derek Coles: Out of the shadows
Ryan Direct Group CEO Derek Coles is ready to come out from under the radar at a company that has grown from 45 people to 475 under his stewardship.
Alton Towers victims receive insurance payouts for rehab
Insurers have started paying out to the victims of the Alton Towers rollercoaster crash.
R&Q boss confident for the future despite 'challenging' 2014
Randall & Quilter chairman and CEO Ken Randall is expecting a “much improved” 2015 after bemoaning a “challenging year” in which financial performance was hampered by lower than anticipated investment income and a disappointing trading performance in the…
LV pays tribute to Katy Hawker following her sudden passing
LV managing director John O’Roarke has paid tribute to the insurer’s former director of business change, Katy Hawker, following her sudden death at the age of 47.
Home insurance market to be close to underwriting loss by 2016
Insurers are in danger of presiding over an underwriting loss in the home insurance market for the first time since 2007 if underlying profitability continues to be hampered by falling premiums.
Planned changes to salvage code categorisation criticised by BVSF
The British Vehicle Salvage Federation has criticised proposals to rework the salvage code of practice, describing plans to create a three category rule for written-off cars as “one of the worst failings” in the revised code.
Charles Taylor to replace Robson with Creasy as chairman
Former Kiln Group chairman Edward Creasy will replace Charles Taylor chair Rupert Robson following the release of the company’s half year results on 28 August.
CIS eyes 'role changes' following £55m tech deal
Co-operative Insurance Services has confirmed to Post there will be some “role changes” following the firm’s £55m deal with IBM to build an integrated insurance platform.
Ex-Admiral employee guilty of trying to defraud her former company
A former Admiral member of staff has received a suspended custodial sentence for her part in a personal injury scam involving her ex-employer.
Motorists back Medco as a force for driving down whiplash claims
The role of Medco as a tool to reduce the number of people lodging whiplash claims has been backed by 79% of 16,863 drivers polled by the AA.
Compulsory salvage code proposed to prevent written-off cars returning to the road
Insurers have backed proposals to mandate the salvage code of practice with a view to ensuring the most severely damaged written-off vehicles do not return to UK roads, Post can reveal.
Marsh placement and development boss Patston joins Touchstone
Seventeen Group subsidiary Touchstone Underwriting has hired Marsh’s placement and development leader Mike Patston as divisional director of liability and construction.
Ryan Direct Group rethinks European presence
Outsourcing provider Ryan Direct Group has placed its European business into run-off just two years after taking over the running of the ex-Jubilee Amsterdam-based operation, Post can reveal.
Claims Portal retains CRIF as tech partner following tender process
The Claims Portal board has approved of retaining CRIF Decision Solutions as its technology partner following a tender process for the development and hosting of the portal.