Articles by Callum Brodie
ABI to defend merits of driving curfew at Westminster talks
The Association of British Insurers has reiterated its backing for the introduction of a curfew for young drivers in the face of growing calls from telematics firms for government to scrap the proposed scheme.
Wunelli adds support to non-curfew solution ahead of government debate
Wunelli is calling on government to introduce policy adjustments as opposed to implementing a nighttime curfew for young drivers, ahead of a Westminster debate with telematics providers next week.
MVP boss McCaffrey closes in on second broker investment deal
Minority Venture Partners chief executive James McCaffrey has played down comparisons between his newly launched broker investment vehicle and Towergate’s Cullum Capital Ventures, ahead of ploughing investment into a second provincial broker.
Admiral guarantees premium discounts for users of new app
Admiral teamed up with telematics provider Wunelli to launch its ‘AppyDriver’ smartphone app in a bid to reward safer driving with discounted premiums.
International development and modernisation on LMA radar for 2014
The Lloyd’s Market Association will focus its efforts on international market development, market modernisation initiatives and improving the management of third party suppliers during the course of 2014.
Caviet to serve as interim AmTrust CEO at Lloyd's following Halpin exit
Geoff Halpin has stepped down as chief executive of AmTrust at Lloyd’s, Lloyd's managing agent of Syndicate 1206 and Syndicate 44.
Pratten to preside over £1.5bn in Canopius investment role
Canopius has appointed Michael Pratten to the newly created role of chief investment officer.
Underwriting trio form aerospace business via 'club-style' MGA
Altitude Risk Partners has formed an aerospace underwriting business after utilising Castel Underwriting Agencies’ ‘club-style’ managing general agent platform.
Ex-DLG regional manager Hughes becomes Bollington director
Bollington has recruited Direct Line Group’s Paul Hughes as director of direct sales, in a bid to expand the broker’s motor trade division.
Isle of Sheppey crash culprits offered alertness courses
Drivers responsible for a pile-up on the Isle of Sheppey Crossing that left eight people with severe injuries have been offered driver alertness courses as opposed to facing prosecution through the courts.
Ark underwriter Stollery takes on property role at Argo
Argo International has appointed Ark Syndicate Management’s Matt Stollery as property binding authorities underwriter.
Ex-Aviva partnerships boss Middle to start at Ageas next week
Former Aviva strategic partnerships director Ant Middle will begin his new role as Ageas retail and distribution partnerships director next week.
GB chairman eyes long-term gains following product expansion
GB Underwriting has penned a new underwriting arrangement with WR Berkley Europe to provide a comprehensive range of products to meet the needs of its construction-focussed customer base.
Public sector growth plans boosted by Gallagher Heath sales hire
Gallagher Heath has appointed Anthony Needham to the newly created role of sales director in its public sector and education practice.
Ex-FSA boss Sants selected to lead credit union task force
Former Financial Services Authority chief executive Sir Hector Sants has accepted an invitation from the Archbishop of Canterbury to chair a task group to help support the growth of credit unions.
Trak reinforces insurance presence with McSorely hire
Telematics service provider Trak Global Solutions has appointed Jason McSorley to the role of insurance solutions director with immediate effect.
Compliance and in-house teams bolstered by Broker Network
Broker Network has bolstered its in-house broker development managers team by recruiting four new starters ahead of plans to draft in three more BDMs during the course of the year.
Cobra Network snaps up three new members
Cobra Network has made a positive start to 2014 after signing up three new members.
MoJ working group to have medical panels solution in place by July
The Ministry of Justice will launch a cross-industry working group next month charged with ironing out a solution for the implementation of independent medical panels targeting bogus whiplash claims.
Brit raids Amlin for UK property underwriting trio
Brit Group has appointed three senior underwriters from Amlin to develop a new UK property portfolio.
Cost of regulation among key issues on 2014 Biba maniesto
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has delivered its “calling card” to the government in the form of its 2014 manifesto in which the cost of regulation and the challenges faced by SMEs feature prominently.
Compass targeting South East growth following Joy hire
Arthur J Gallagher is targeting regional network growth following the appointment of former MMA network and partnership manager Steve Joy to the role of business development manager for Compass Broker Services in the South East.
Am Trust replaces Allianz as Affinion's underwriting partner
Am Trust Europe has reached an agreement with Affinion International to underwrite the customer loyalty and engagement products provider’s UK insurance products.
Health & Case Management hires customer relations director
Rehabilitation and treatment firm Health & Case Management has appointed healthcare specialist Kelly Sallows to its newly created customer relations director role.