Articles by Callum Brodie
David Holman memorial service open to market colleagues
Market colleagues have been invited to attend a memorial service in honour of the former boss of Lloyd’s broker John Holman & Sons, David McArthur Holman, who has passed away at the age of 85.
Ex-RSA and Axa claims boss Thomson joins SSP
SSP has appointed RSA’s former head of claims strategy and implementation Neil Thomson as its global head of insurer propositions.
Language barrier problematic for insurers in claims process
The London riots of 2011 have been highlighted as an example of how a potential breakdown in communication can hinder the claims process following a catastrophic incident.
World Cup cancellation insured to the tune of £744m
The sum insured for cancelling the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil has been estimated at $1.25bn (£744m) by specialist insurer Beazley.
Hood Group unveils travel insurance product
Affinity insurance provider Hood Group is aiming to replicate the success it has achieved in its home insurance partnership proposition with the launch of a new travel insurance product.
AIG names McNamee as Aubert's successor in UK MD role
Jacqueline McNamee will take over from Nicolas Aubert as AIG’s managing director for the UK.
Travelers Birmingham branch boss Holloway rejoins Axa
Axa has secured the return of Travelers’ branch development manager Mark Holloway, who will come back to the business he left in 2010 as the head of its Birmingham operation.
Ifed investigation leads to four 'crash for cash' arrests
Four people have been arrested in dawn raids following months of investigation by the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department into a suspected ‘crash for cash’ gang.
Simmons becomes Ecclesiastical's first UK commercial director
Ecclesiastical has appointed Kevin Simmons to the newly created role of commercial director in its UK general insurance business.
Axa motor boss Byford to head up retail underwriting at ERS
ERS has hired Axa’s head of motor personal lines intermediary Jon Byford to head up retail underwriting at the broker-only motor insurer.
News Editor's Comment: A necessary evil
“Trussed up and roasted like a chicken” was how one veteran City commentator described the end of Stephen Hester’s tenure as chief executive of Royal Bank of Scotland this time last year.
Adding 1 eyes regional brokers after reforming as an MGA
Former Jersey-based intermediary Adding 1 has reformed as a managing general agent and is targeting independent brokers across the UK.
Commercial lines hires to boost regional trading at Covéa
Covéa has unveiled six senior commercial lines appointments in a bid to bolster the firm’s regional trading capability.
Oliver steps down as CEO of Parabis
Parabis Group has no immediate plans to appoint a successor to outgoing chief executive Tim Oliver, who is to become deputy chairman and take on a new non-executive board role.
Capital Z deal tees up potential acquisitions as BMS is renamed Minova
BMS Associates has been renamed Minova Insurance following the completion of £30m of investment by private equity firm Capital Z.
IIG to offer rated solution to brokers placing demolition risks
Incorporated Insurance Group has launched a demolition contractors’ liability scheme in a bid to support brokers who have previously been forced to delve into unrated markets.
Aon Benfield senior broker Willmont joins Canopius
Canopius has appointed Sarah Willmont from Aon Benfield to take on the position of deputy divisional underwriter for its property treaty division.
65 roles at risk as DAC Beachcroft shuts Manchester office
DAC Beachcroft’s claims validation team is to vacate its Manchester-based office in a move that will put around 65 jobs at risk.
Esure IPO highlights UK prominence in private equity domain
The UK has asserted itself as a key market for private equity activity, according to a study by international law firm White & Chase.
More Than MD Connor departs to lead AA Insurance
The AA has hired More Than managing director Janet Connor to take on the newly created role of MD of its insurance business.
Bennett to serve as Howden NED following retirement
Former Howden Lloyd's broking business chief executive John Bennett has decided to retire from his full time role at the Hyperion subsidiary after more than 30 years in the insurance industry.
Hoffman expecting 'strong price competition' as Hastings' Q1 profits slip
Hastings has attributed increased interest expense emanating from debt issued last year for a slide in profit before tax in the first quarter to £14m (Q1 2013: £17m).
RSA's strategic partners to have big say in future of Asia division
RSA has conceded that the potential sale of its Asia division will depend partly on whether strategic partners in the region believe a disposal of the non-core business is the correct move.
Ex-Guy Carpenter boss Flandro joins JLT Towers Re
JLT Towers Re has swooped to make Guy Carpenter’s David Flandro its global head of strategic advisory.