Articles by Callum Brodie
PIA re-brand sparks double MD hire
The decision to re-brand Professional Insurance Agents as Business Insurance 247 has seen the firm promote two new managing directors.
Aon and QBE extend solicitors' PI reach following XL market cutback
Aon Risk Solutions has extended its exclusive arrangement with QBE Europe for solicitors’ professional indemnity to include one to three partner firms.
Power Place reinforces broker commitments with double hire
Power Place has added two regional broker account managers to its business development team in the form of Steve Lacey and Daniel Sandbrook.
Brokers urged to snap up A-level students unsure on university
Insurance brokers have been advised to channel into a growing number of capable A-level students who are reticent to attend university by offering them a job straight from school.
Brodies makes Matheson partner of insurance and risk division
Professional negligence specialist Alisdair Matheson has been assumed as a partner within the insurance and risk division of Brodies.
AIA strikes deal to become Spurs' cup shirt sponsor
Pan-Asian insurance company AIA Group has entered into an agreement to become English Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur’s cup shirt sponsor for the forthcoming season.
PMI players to roll out extended cover as NHS standards slip
Private medical insurers have vowed to take advantage of declining confidence in the National Health Service by extending their cover, offering higher payouts and providing more innovation.
Willis weeks away from major deals with London market insurers
Plans by Willis to launch a scheme similar in structure to the deal that saw Aon team up with Berkshire Hathaway come amid criticism of such arrangements.
Market moves: Insurers on top as appointments enter summer lull
Insurers eclipsed brokers in the recruitment race this week, as appointment activity entered its summer lull. QBE property director Finlay Smith returned to RSA and notable hires were also completed at Novae and Covéa, where commercial lines director…
MIB denies reports it instructed private eyes on injured teenager claim
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau has vigorously denied allegations made by a number of national newspapers that it engaged the services of private investigators to ‘blag’ employment histories, benefit and telephone records of an injured teenager and her…
Kerry London marks Lloyd's accreditation with MD hire
The accreditation of Kerry London as a Lloyd’s broker has coincided with the appointment of Marsh’s Nick Pay as managing director.
Planned reductions behind GWP dip at Novae during 'challenging period'
Novae Group has attributed planned reductions in its reinsurance segment for a dip in gross written premium for the first half of the year.
Motor market re-entry to take place in H2 as L&G eyes M&A opportunities
Legal & General’s insurance director has reiterated his intention to initially re-enter the motor market as a distributor and to also consider potential acquisition opportunities.
Markel liability boss defends scope of D&O cover amid calls for reform
Markel International’s head of management liability risks has stated that defence costs are covered “in almost all situations”, following calls by the Institute of Directors for liability insurance reform.
S&P casts doubt on 2016 Solvency II implementation
An examination of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority’s assessment of the future of Solvency II by Standard & Poor’s has led to claims that “numerous hurdles remain” ahead of a planned 2016 implementation.
S&P highlights 'hurdles' in race towards Solvency II implementation
Standard & Poor’s has cast doubt on a planned 2016 implementation of Solvency II after claiming that “numerous hurdles remain” in the race to introduce the regulation.
Bluefin hires Marsh regional development director Phillips
Bluefin has appointed Rachel Phillips as business development and proposition director for its corporate division.
Sutton Winson swoops for West Sussex-based insurance firm
Sutton Winson has purchased the general insurance business of West Sussex-based Ashby & Nightingale Insurance and Financial Consultants.
Supercover to provide mobile phone cover to Avenir partners
Avenir Telecom has selected Supercover Insurance to provide mobile phone cover to its business partners in the UK.
Lloyds credits dry 2013 for 11pp COR improvement
Lloyds Banking Group’s general insurance business has attributed a reduction in weather related claims during the first half of the year for an improvement of 11 percentage points in its combined operating ratio.
SSP promotes Coupland to data services role
SSP has promoted Adrian Coupland to the newly formed role of head of data services while appointing Kate Mutter-Bowen to take over his former role as head of insurer and business partner relationships.
AA boss pleased with TSC recognition of 'quick buck' culture
AA Insurance director Simon Douglas has praised Transport Select Committee members for recognising the “delicate balance” between legitimate and dishonest claimants.
Market Moves: Bluefin continues restructuring, while Questgates gets on the case with key hires
Appointments were spread across the market this week. At AIG, Jason Beelders was promoted to a newly-created role in London, while Bluefin once again hogged the headlines in the broking sector following news of an expanded role for head of solutions Mike…
Lack of clarity leads Beazley to extend political violence policy
Beazley’s political risks team is extending its political violence policy to offer cover for physical damage during terrorist or insurgency actions caused by the police or security forces.