Articles by Callum Brodie
Dominic Clayden to begin work at QBE in two weeks
Aviva UK general insurance claims director Dominic Clayden is leaving the Norwich-based insurer today ahead of starting his new role as claims director for QBE Europe on 9 December.
DLG closing the gap on Admiral as dividend yield hits 7%
Direct Line Group has paid dividends of 16p per share in 2013 and has achieved a dividend yield of 7% for the year to date.
Gallagher's UK network Compass signs up a dozen members
Arthur J Gallagher's UK networks division Compass Broker Services has unveiled 12 new members controlling a total gross written premium of £24m.
RSA Ireland CEO resigns as financial irregularities probe takes its toll
The chief executive of RSA Ireland has resigned after claiming that recent allegations of serious financial irregularities at the insurer had caused great strain to him and his family.
Brown to continue as interim RSA Ireland CEO as search for new boss begins
RSA has confirmed that UK and Western Europe chief executive Adrian Brown will fill the void left following Philip Smith’s resignation, as the insurer begins its search for a new RSA Ireland CEO.
BLM hires three new national directors
Berrymans Lace Mawer has appointed three new national directors to lead its business support teams in the form of Lee Grunnell, Louise McCarthy-Teague and Mark Blakemore.
Admiral to bring in 150 sales and customer service staff
Admiral is preparing to welcome 150 new recruits to the business across south Wales region at the start of next year.
Towergate's Williams to replace Holman as Brightside CEO
Brightside has appointed Towergate director Paul Williams to take over as chief executive early next year following the departure of outgoing CEO Martyn Holman.
RSA Ireland CEO resigns as financial irregularities probe takes its toll
The chief executive of RSA Ireland has resigned after claiming that recent allegations of serious financial irregularities at the insurer had caused great strain to him and his family.
Van Kuffeler to step down as Hyperion chairman next month
Hyperion Insurance Group’s non-executive chairman John van Kuffeler will retire from the board next month following five years at the firm.
Foil boss expects 'plebgate' ruling to spark influx of satellite litigation
The Court of Appeal’s decision to refuse relief from sanctions to lawyers representing Andrew Mitchell MP in his libel action over The Sun’s ‘plebgate’ story could trigger a wave of satellite professional negligence cases, a leading insurance lawyer has…
Trio of underwriters join Warrior as Hiscox bolsters casualty team
Hiscox has boosted its casualty team with the appointment of three underwriters with management liability experience to work with ex-Beazley D&O specialist Chris Warrior to build the US and international books of business.
Swindle promoted to e-trade director at NIG
NIG has promoted Jaime Swindle to the role of director of e-trade at the commercial insurer.
Sterling bolsters Birmingham presence with underwriting hires
Sterling’s has followed up the launch of its new regional office in Birmingham with the appointment of Wendy Travers as commercial regional underwriting manager and Ryan Piner as household regional underwriter.
SSP unveils Covéa and Sabre as telematics panel insurers
Covéa Insurance and Sabre have become the first insurers to join the panel behind technology firm SSP’s Soteria Drive telematics solution, which is to be sold via high-street brokers.
Bennetts targets coverage shortfall with modifications policy
Motorcycle insurance specialist Bennetts is hoping to take advantage of a dearth in coverage among riders who make adjustments to their bikes by introducing a policy that covers the 16 most common modifications as standard.
Brettell to take on retail general manager role at Allianz next year
Allianz Insurance has appointed Neil Brettell to the role of general manager of the insurer's retail division.
Personal injury CMCs down by 38% as MoJ prepares fines consultation
The Ministry of Justice is preparing to follow up its consultation on introducing more stringent rules for claims management companies with a third inquiry into fines early next year, in a bid to further clamp down on unscrupulous practices.
Gallagher snaps up RSA's Fowler for regional sales role
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed former RSA broker account manager Pamela Fowler as regional sales director for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Hyperion CEO tips combined marine arm to become global leader
Hyperion chief executive David Howden is hopeful of building the world's leading marine broker by bringing together FP Group and Howden’s marine division to create a single marine broking arm.
Insurers facing 'fundamental issues' ahead of Solvency II implementation
Only half of insurers understand the full impact of Solvency II, according to PA Consulting Group, which claims the industry must overcome “fundamental issues” in order to be ready in time.
Lance Armstrong settles with US insurer over $3bn lawsuit
Lance Armstrong has reached a settlement with Acceptance Insurance in relation to performance bonuses paid to him between 1999 and 2001.
Aviva app rates Norfolk drivers as among the least safe in the UK
Drivers in Norfolk are among the least safe in the UK, according to analysis from Aviva’s drive app.
Motor players facing 2013 profitability slump, claims report
Motor insurers are being dragged further away from profitability as a result of a combination of competitive pressure on pricing and firms over-estimating the impact of cost savings arising from civil litigation reforms.