Articles by Callum Brodie
Efra report calls for further funding for flood defences
The government has been urged to further increase spending on flood defences by £20m per year for the next 25 years in order to keep pace with escalating risks caused by severe weather patterns.
Covéa appoints ex-Brit distribution boss Tim Grant
Covéa Insurance has appointed Tim Grant to the newly created position of micro SME leader.
Market Moves: Hires at RSA, Keelan Westall and MGAA among the week’s major moves
Moves within the insurer and broking spaces once again dominated the recruitment radar this week, as RSA unveiled high-profile changes within both its boardroom and its London market offering. Keelan Westall, meanwhile, moved to reinforce its growth…
DAS and Broker Network launch commercial legal expenses scheme
Legal expenses insurer DAS and Broker Network have launched a new commercial legal expenses scheme for Broker Network and Countrywide ‘Complete’ members.
Indian employers' insurance inadequate, claims ICICI survey
One in every four employers in India believe that the existing sum insured taken for their employees is inadequate, according to an online survey by ICICI Lombard General Insurance.
Markel hands Richardson European retail claims role
Markel International has promoted Mike Richardson to the role of European retail claims manager.
Coates returns to Australia after stepping down as Dual CEO
Damien Coates is to step down as chief executive of Hyperion Insurance’s underwriting arm Dual, after agreeing to swap roles with the firm’s deputy CEO Shane Doyle.
Blink appoints Motaquote wholesale and affinity head Steele
Blink Solutions has appointed Allan Steele as South West business development manager.
Barbican hires Willis' Goddard as cyber underwriter
Barbican Group Holdings has appointed Jayne Goddard as cyber underwriter in the firm’s specialty division.
Quindell to scale down acquisitions following latest purchase
Quindell Portfolio has outlined its acquisition strategy after revealing the completion of a deal to purchase the React and Recover Medical Group.
Ace drops basis of contracts clause from UK policy wordings
Ace will remove the basis of contract clause from UK wordings issued under its European group stamp for new and renewed business following a wide-ranging review.
Lonmar targeting new clients after doubling pre-tax profit
Lloyd’s broker Lonmar Global Risks boosted its pre-tax profit last year up to £3.62m from £1.68m in 2011.
Chancellor commits to new flood defence investment
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has vowed to invest in new flood defences, despite announcing that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will see its budget cut by 10%.
Ex-Towergate manager takes on regional role at Keelan Westall
Wholesale property insurance broker Keelan Westall has appointed Becky Hyndman as its new business development manager to spearhead expansion across the North East.
Lloyd's 2012 progress serves to boost attractiveness, claims Aon report
Record levels of market capacity and spiralling pre-tax profits last year have boosted the attractiveness of Lloyd’s market, according to an update report by Aon Benfield Analytics’ market analysis team.
Bollington hires commercial account manager
Bollington has recruited Anita Jones as a commercial account manager, with a specific focus on motor salvage operators and vehicle dismantlers.
Re-worked 'Flood Re' expected to be laid out in imminent Water Bill
Details of the Association of British Insurers’ long-awaited flood risk solution are expected to come into focus this week following a government spending review and the introduction of the Water Bill.
Market Moves: MGAs make a raft of recruitments as broking is unusually placid
Exits and entries were once again high on the agenda this week as a number of managing general agents, including Argenta and UK General, unveiled a host of high-profile appointments. While the broking sector was uncharacteristically quiet, Mitsui…
Insurance firms warned about 'failing' social media strategy
Insurance companies have been found to be lagging behind other businesses in terms of customer expectation of communication via mobile technology and social media.
Norwich-based broker becomes 35th Brokerbility member
Norwich-based broker Knowlden Titlow Insurance Brokers has joined Brokerbility’s membership ranks.
Chesterfield hires RK Harrison's Murray as executive director
Lloyd’s broker the Chesterfield Group has appointed Catherine Murray to the role of executive director, to assist with the expansion of its North American business.
Kiln promotes active underwriter Hargreaves to chairman role
Kiln has appointed Robin Hargreaves as chairman of its underwriting board.
Pro targets global reach following Zurich office launch
Specialist consultancy Pro Insurance Solutions has launched its first continental European office in Zurich.
JLT Speciality extends PI relationship with AmTrust Europe
JLT Specialty and AmTrust Europe have renewed and extended their professional indemnity relationship offering both sole traders and partner firms PI cover for the 2013 renewals.