Articles by Callum Brodie
HCML unveils catastrophic injury service
Rehabilitation firm HCML has re-launched its catastrophic injury case management service after hiring additional specialist case mangers across a range of clinical disciplines.
Equifax wins G4S insurance fraud protection contract
G4S Investigation Solutions UK has reached an agreement whereby Equifax will provide fraud protection and data matching solutions to its specialist insurance claims division.
Video: RSA group CEO Stephen Hester Q&A
As RSA’s strategic action plan begins to bear fruit, Post news editor Callum Brodie caught up with group chief executive Stephen Hester to get the lowdown on his recipe for success.
COO eyes further RSA disposals in second half of 2014
RSA has set its sights on completing more disposals in the second half of the year after the sale of its Canadian broker business brought the amount generated through sales since February to £540m.
Q&A: RSA boss Stephen Hester gives Post the inside track
Four months after taking over the reins at RSA, group chief executive Stephen Hester talks to Post about the reasons behind his decision to take the plunge into the general insurance industry, how the firm’s strategic action plan is progressing, life…
RSA boss Hester open-minded on motor market presence
RSA group chief executive Stephen Hester has ruled out further cut-backs in the UK motor space in the short term but has warned he will not treat the embattled market as a “sacred cow”.
Willis strengthens Swedish operation with £121m acquisition
Willis Group has paid $205m (£121m) to acquire a controlling stake of approximately 75% in Swedish employee benefits advisor Max Matthiessen.
Terry pockets 50% pay rise as Quindell shares remain suppressed
Quindell executive chairman Rob Terry saw his pay rocket by almost 50% last year after a cash bonus of £720 000 resulted in the outsourcing boss pocketing a total package of £1.32m for 2013.
SRA investigating law firms over non-disclosure to insurers
A total of 23 law firms are being investigated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for non-disclosure to insurers following last year’s professional indemnity insurance renewal.
Slashed offer price sees Saga valued at £2.1bn
Saga executive chairman Andrew Goodsell has expressed his satisfaction at the demand for Saga shares after the offer price was cut to 185p resulting in a market capitalisation value of £2.1bn.
Allianz prepares to close operations in Milton Keynes and Bristol
A total of 98 roles will be impacted following Allianz’s decision to close its commercial operation in Milton Keynes and its business insurance centre in Bristol.
FCA urges insurers to investigate claims experience following review
Insurers should do more to collect information from a range of sources throughout the claims process in order to better understand consumer experience, according to the Financial Conduct Authority.
Membership satisfaction highest since 2007, claims Broker Network
Broker Network has claimed satisfaction among members is at its highest level in seven years and that contentment among staff is also on the rise.
FCA review highlights satisfaction with household and travel insurance
The findings of the Financial Conduct Authority’s thematic review on household and travel insurance show 64% of policyholders were satisfied with the service they received.
Gallagher subsidiary to become captive giant following HIM deal
Artex Risk Solutions has tied up its first acquisition outside of North America in the form of the specialist captive and insurance management arm of Guernsey-headquartered Heritage Group.
Gill to lead Allianz's 'refreshed' Newcastle branch
Allianz Commercial has appointed former northern regional underwriting manager Mike Gill to head up its Newcastle office.
Schemes growth targeted by One Broker following latest purchase
One Broker has set its sights bolstering its presence in the schemes arena following the acquisition of Cambridge-based N W Brown Insurance Brokers.
Editor's comment: Is the Flood Re tide turning?
News the Flood Re scheme has flowed further down the river towards implementation next year has failed to dampen hopes among vociferous industry and political figures that excluded groups will be provided for.
Rivals set to swoop for Broker Network members as hunt for new CEO begins
Network-jumping between rivals tipped to increase as competition hots up
Insurers told to cut losses in motor amid ongoing competition concerns
Hiscox AGM sees 42% of shareholders vote against remuneration policy
Bonuses to be annualised at Broker Network amid restructure
Broker Network will make bonuses an annual arrangement following the implementation of a new bonus structure alongside broader changes to its sales and business development function.
NKSJ deal sees Canopius split marine and energy unit
Canopius has separated its existing marine and energy unit into two dedicated divisions as part of a move designed to maximise the growth opportunities following the firms acquisition by Japanese insurer NKSJ.
Duggan seeking internal candidate to take over his Broker Network role
Broker Network has prioritised recruiting an internal candidate as Gary Duggan’s successor as chief executive and will begin its search next week.
Towergate boss Nathan unconcerned by plummeting Arista profits
Towergate Underwriting chief executive Clive Nathan has downplayed the implications of falling profits at newly acquired Arista by claiming the slump relates to the managing general agent’s decision to re-underwrite its motor book.