Articles by Callum Brodie
Insurers reminded of reform milestone by Crawford liability boss
Insurers have been reminded to brace themselves for the next civil litigation reform milestone geared towards reversing the former legal position, imposing a burden on claimants to prove negligence.
Be Wiser offering university alternative to school leavers
Be Wiser Insurance has taken on 15 new students to its Surestart undergraduate career scheme and is looking to recruit 20 more in the coming months.
Broker Network CEO confident restructure will kick-start profitability
Broker Network chief executive Gary Duggan has vowed not to take insurer support for granted while predicting future financial success in the wake of the decision to restructure the 600-strong membership network.
Cunningham Lindsey chairman Loughney to retire
Cunningham Lindsey UK chairman Gerry Loughney has announced his decision to retire following a 43 year career with the loss adjuster.
Ferma 2013: Former Airmic chairman Graham appointed president of Ferma
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has named DLA Piper risk management and insurance director Julia Graham as its next president.
Ferma 2013: DLA Piper director Graham named as next Ferma president
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has named DLA Piper risk management and insurance director Julia Graham as its next president.
Quindell ramps up plans for full listing with key NED hires
Quindell Portfolio has appointed Robert Bright and Vice Admiral Robert Cooling as independent non-executive directors following the retirement of NED of Jason Cale.
Tulloch to expect a 'baptism of fire' at Aviva UK
Incoming Aviva UK and Ireland general insurance chief executive Maurice Tulloch has been warned to expect “a very different market environment” from the one he leaves behind in Canada.
PPI investigation uncovers serious complaints handling issues
The Financial Conduct Authority has referred an unnamed firm to its enforcement division following an investigation into payment protection insurance, which found serious problems with complaint handling decisions and communications to customers at the…
Asta preparing to launch owner managed Lloyd's syndicate
Asta has been granted ‘in principle’ approval by the Lloyd’s Franchise Board for Asta Managing Agency to establish and manage a new owner managed syndicate.
Market Moves: Lockton among the major movers as new hires are made across the sector
Recruitment activity was spread across all sectors of the insurance industry this week. Busy among brokers was Lockton, with two appointments coming in the form of a new business development executive and an incoming senior yacht consultant. Loss…
Robin Spencer replaced at Aviva by Canadian CEO Tulloch
Aviva has replaced UK and Ireland general insurance chief executive Robin Spencer with the CEO of its Canadian business Maurice Tulloch.
Allianz issues warning to businesses ahead of firefighters' strike
Businesses across the UK have been issued with risk management advice relating to fire safety precautions by Allianz, ahead of the first national firefighters' strike in more than a decade.
Perkins Slade shakes up executive team with double appointment
Independent broker Perkins Slade has appointed two associate directors to lead the delivery of the company’s new business strategy
Cunningham Lindsey investigators told to earn professional certificate
Cunningham Lindsey UK has implemented a new initiative that requires all investigations staff in its investigations services team to work for and obtain their advanced professional certificate in investigative practice.
NCC and Oval launch cyber assurance package for SMEs
Information assurance firm NCC Group has teamed up with broker Oval to launch a cyber assurance package for the SME community.
Rural hires NIG Farm Web's Young for regional underwriting role
Rural Insurance has hired Kate Young as its south west and south Wales regional development underwriter.
World Trade Center developer's suit against insurers is dismissed
A legal ruling has left real estate developer Larry Silverstein unable to recoup any of the $1.2bn (£746m) recovered by World Trade Center insurer QBE and three Lloyd’s syndicates.
Quindell boosts Ingenie investment amid over 25s and Canadian expansion
Outsourcing provider Quindell Portfolio has increased its investment in Ingenie to approximately 43% and has made a direct 40% investment in two newly formed Ingenie subsidiaries.
Holman to be replaced as Brightside CEO later this year
Brightside chief executive Martyn Holman will be replaced later this year following a review of the board’s composition.
Tokio Marine promotes Krause to European head of marine underwriting
Tokio Marine Europe Insurance has appointed Wayne Krause as European head of marine underwriting.
Birmingham branch boss takes on Axa strategic partnerships role
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary has appointed Barrie King as head of strategic partnerships.
Insurers forking out £187m every day, claims ABI report
UK insurers are paying out £187m to customers on a daily basis, while managing 26% of the UK’s total net worth, according to figures published by the Association of British Insurers.
Aviva names Bayles as Deakin's long-term I&P replacement
Aviva has handed the role of intermediary and partnerships director to Phil Bayles on a permanent basis.