Articles by Callum Brodie
AmTrust Europe Legal planning job cuts amid restructure
AmTrust Europe Legal has launched a restructuring process ahead of making a range of redundancies within its Manchester headquarters.
Ace unveils insurance solution for offshore oil and gas firms
Ace Group is expanding its offering to the offshore oil and gas sector following the launch of an insurance solution that contains pollution cover for contractors and suppliers.
Market Moves: Aspen, Barbican and XL bring in new underwriters as insurers are most active recruiters
Insurers maintained their recruitment emphasis this week with multiple hires across the sector. XL, Aspen and Barbican were among those to reveal new underwriting roles, in the form of a fine art underwriter, a global chief underwriting officer and a…
LMA group selects Charles Taylor to manage TPA Central Database
Charles Taylor Insurance Services has been appointed to develop and manage the third party claims administrators database by the Lloyd’s Market Association Binding Authority Claims Group following a tender process.
Insurers found to be neglecting social media customer service
Research conducted by Autoglass has shown that of 50 insurers surveyed just 40% are actively responding to customer enquiries received on social platforms.
Ceeney exits FOS having helped watchdog triple in size
Chief ombudsman Natalie Ceeney is departing the Financial Ombudsman Service following almost four years in which she has helped the watchdog to triple in size.
Public sector focus boosted by latest Aon Risk Solutions hire
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed John Shaftoe to the role of public sector director based in Aon’s Glasgow office.
Deputy PM Clegg praises Bluefin for apprenticeship success
Bluefin has been congratulated by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg after being recognised in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list.
Nexus credit subsidiary swoops for Novae's MacLeod
Nexus CIFS has appointed the Novae Group’s Allie Macleod to the new role of business analyst.
Royal London Group in agreement to back MBO of RL360°
The Royal London Group has entered in to an agreement to support a management-led buyout of Royal London 360° and its subsidiaries for an undisclosed sum.
McManus named CEO of UK retail at Gallagher
Former Giles chief executive Brendan McManus has been appointed CEO of UK retail at Arthur J Gallagher following the official completion of the £233m acquisition of the Giles business.
Accenture partner swaps tech role for PWC insurance position
PWC has recruited Michael Spiteri as a partner in the firm’s insurance consulting team.
Kiln CEO champions 'profit not premium' following underwriting improvements
Kiln chief executive Charles Franks has praised his firm’s “strict underwriting standards” amid a challenging market conditions, after syndicates were forecast to deliver a profit for the 2011 and 2012 years of account.
Former NMB boss Reis to take on commercial role for CGSC
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has appointed Carlos Reis as commercial director of CGSC Holdings Brasil.
David Hertzell to chair CII's Professional Standards Board
The Law Commissioner for commercial and common law David Hertzell is to become the new independent chair of the Chartered Insurance Institute’s Professional Standards Board.
Aviva underwriters and brokers to benefit from RoSPA partnership
Aviva has partnered with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents in a bid to provide policyholders, underwriters and brokers with a range of health and safety-related benefits.
Insurers countering credit hire fraud despite rise in exaggerated claims
Fraudulent credit hire claims involving ‘artificial exaggeration’ have increased by 29% over the past two years, according to a study carried out by law firm DAC Beachcroft.
Paymentshield targeting brokers in personal finance campaign
Paymentshield chief executive Tim Johnson is calling on brokers to educate clients on the benefits of consulting a professional advisor after a survey showed 50% of respondents have never reviewed their finances.
Broker Network pens three year deal with Lorega
Broker Network chief executive Gary Duggan has hailed the signing of a three year exclusive deal with Lorega as enabling his organisation to ensure “the highest quality” claims support services to members.
Ex-Davies CEO Crawford resurfaces in consultancy role
Former Davies chief executive Charles Crawford has launched his own consultancy firm 13 months after leaving the loss adjuster.
Maven confirms £5m investment into Global Risk Partners
Private equity and alternative asset manager Maven Capital Partners has confirmed it is part of the syndicate providing £55m of investment into London market consolidator Global Risk Partners.
COR improves at Aviva UK as storm losses hit £10m
A reduction in the Aviva UK general insurance combined operating ratio of 95.5% (9M 2012: 97%) has been attributed to lower expenses and favourable weather conditions over the first nine months of the year.
Beazley predicting 'mid-80s' full year COR
Beazley has chalked up a 5% rise in premiums of $1.54bn (£958m) over the first nine months of the year, as limited exposure to weather events has left the firm expecting a better than predicted full year combined ratio.
Beazley predicting 'mid-80s' full year COR
Beazley has chalked up a 5% rise in premiums of $1.54bn (£958m) over the first nine months of the year, as limited exposure to weather events has left the firm expecting a better than predicted full year combined ratio.