Articles by Callum Brodie
Cunningham Lindsey hires Griffin as head of forensic advisory services
Cunningham Lindsey has appointed Matthew Griffin as head of forensic advisory services within its major and complex loss team after moving from Cunningham Lindsey Australia.
Commission flexibility enhancement first of many for Axa's e-trade range
Brokers are expected to benefit from Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary’s decision to introduce commission flexibility to its e-traded simple product range giving intermediaries greater control over the commission they charge.
Quindell set to become billion pound business following Q3 growth
Quindell chairman Rob Terry believes a billion pounds of revenue is within his company’s grasp after delivering £200m of gross sales incorporating a 115% increase on revenue in Q3 to £198m (Q3 2013: £92.1m).
Reinsurance tender under way as Flood Re prepares to name managing agent
Flood Re expects to appoint a retrocession broker for early December after publishing a tender for the reinsurance element of the long-term flood risk solution.
Video: Aon UK chief executive Dominic Christian
Having cemented its commitment to the UK by moving headquarters from Chicago to London, Aon UK chief executive Dominic Christian told Post news editor Callum Brodie how his firm intends to operate in the UK, what lies ahead in terms of acquisitions, and…
RSA Scandinavia director Wilson-Brown to become More Than MD
RSA has named its Scandinavian operation’s strategy, marketing and customer director Phil Wilson-Brown as managing director of its More Than brand.
Lloyd's market missing out on up to £200m of loss fund cash
Research conducted by service provider Ambant has shown that between £175m and £200m of loss fund cash is sitting dormant across the Lloyd's market.
Welsh government help fund expansion of broker Penn Insure
Penn Insure has become the latest insurance company to benefit from financial backing by the Welsh government after the Pontypool-based firm unveiled plans to move to larger premises and create 17 new jobs.
RSA CRO Weymouth replaced by McDonnell ahead of retirement
RSA has promoted group risk director William McDonnell to the role of group chief risk officer ahead of incumbent CRO David Weymouth’s retirement in May next year.
FCA contacted after Das audit leads to double staff suspension
Das has informed the Financial Conduct Authority after a routine internal audit within the firm’s after the event division led to two employees being suspended.
UK General boosts East of England presence with schemes deal
Leeds-based managing general agent UK General has partnered with Cambridge broker 2gether Insurance on an excess protection ancillary schemes deal.
Post Office hires Aston Scott's Adams for sales support role
Aston Scott business development boss Sarah Adams has joined the Post Office to take on the role of channel support and delivery manager.
CHO calls for motor execs to back launch of GTA portal
Senior motor insurance executives have been sounded out by the Credit Hire Organisation on plans to push ahead with the launch of an electronic portal to complement the existing general terms of agreement protocol.
Scale not an issue for Aon as UK boss Christian targets acquisitions
Aon has the investment and inclination to make a substantial UK acquisition, providing the culture of target businesses aligns with the broking giant’s own operational philosophy.
Video: Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters president Mike Jones
Speaking to Post news editor Callum Brodie two days after inheriting the CILA presidency from Candy Holland, Mike Jones outlined his plans to help bring through the next generation of adjusters, while changing the institute's qualification structure and…
Pre-tax profit up 16% at Arthur J Gallagher (UK) last year
Arthur J Gallagher (UK) has attributed the retention of key clients and the winning of new business for an uptick in full year pre-tax profit to £15.3m in 2013 (FT 2012: £13.2m).
Axa business manager King joins Ageas' key account team
Ageas has appointed Axa’s Dan King as a broker account executive as part of a bid to boost expertise within its key account team.
Adrian Flux and Carole Nash first to sign up for IFB broker model
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has unveiled a two-tier membership model for small and larger brokers in a bid to strengthen the industry’s collective fight against fraud by opening intelligence sharing to a wider broker audience.
Lloyds Banking Group brings home insurance underwriting in-house
Lloyds Banking Group has become sole underwriter of all its home insurance policies after exiting its existing panel.
Covéa boosts southern presence with Towergate and NIG hires
Covéa Insurance has hired Towergate’s Martin Rees to head up broker development in the South West and Wales and NIG’s Jonny Gilmore to develop the regional commercial account.
Ex-Kwik Fit Main man handed commercial director role at Ageas
Ageas Retail and Distribution has appointed former Kwik Fit Financial Services boss Bert Main as its director of commercial, with Greg Ball and James Furse landing non-executive director roles.
Risk appetite at seven year high among CFOs, states Deloitte report
A combination of a rebound in the US economy, UK growth and easy access to finance has led to risk appetite among chief financial officers hitting a seven year high, according to Deloitte.
Acappella syndicate names CUO Indge as active underwriter
Pembroke Management Agency syndicate Acappella 2014 has appointed Acappella group chief underwriting officer David Indge as active underwriter following the resignation of David Bruce.
BLM beefs up Irish presence by joining forces with CFS
BLM is to incorporate Northern Irish risk and insurance law firm Campbell Fitzpatrick Solicitors in a move that will result in the combined operation being bolstered by 21 legal experts, including eight partners.