Articles by Callum Brodie
Enstar deal will not impact financial strength of Atrium syndicate
The acquisition of Arden Holdings subsidiary Atrium by Enstar will not impact the financial strength of managing agent Atrium Underwriter’s Syndicate 609 at Lloyd’s.
Ex-Marsh pair form leadership team at Integro UK subsidiary
New York-based international insurance brokerage Integro has appointed a leadership team that will oversee the firm’s UK operating subsidiary, Integro Insurance Brokers.
Towergate network acquisitions director to join Bluefin
Bluefin has appointed the director of acquisitions for Towergate’s network division Paul Roberts to head up its own acquisition strategy.
Drive Like a Girl joins Confused's motor insurer panel
Confused has added telematics player Drive Like a Girl to its panel of motor insurers.
R&Q agrees PTP with Finnish mutual
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has agreed a portfolio transfer plan with mutual insurance company Turva.
R&Q agrees PTP with Finnish firm Turva
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has agreed a portfolio transfer plan with mutual insurance company Turva.
Consumer watchdog champions single PII scheme
A report published by the Legal Services Consumer Panel has proposed that a single professional indemnity insurance scheme and compensation scheme is launched to cover the legal services sector.
ABI supports FCA call for greater consumer needs focus in MLEI
The Association of British Insurers has described the Financial Conduct Authority’s thematic review into motor legal expenses insurance as a “useful reminder” that more must be done to meet the needs of the consumer.
'Up or out' approach behind insurance career progression satisfaction
Insurance professionals have been found to be the happiest with their career progression, according to a survey of the UK workforce.
Besso expands into Australia following Sterling investment
Lloyd’s broker Besso has stepped up its foray into international markets with a minority investment in Sterling Insurance in Australia.
Transport minister unveils fixed penalty rise for motoring offences
Careless motorists who put other road users at risk and those that get behind the wheel without insurance face on-the-spot penalties under new measures revealed today by road safety minister Stephen Hammond.
Financial transaction tax will have ‘significant implications’ for insurers
EU tax’s implementation date and final form unclear amid legal challenges
Property Claims 2013: Cashing-out not always the answer
Axa’s head of commercial property claims has raised concerns that cashing-out on property claims can lead to them being mishandled or resurfacing in the future.
Property Claims 2013: Insurers urged to use fraud register to punish fraudulent policyholders
Industry told of ‘massive obligation to raise awareness around morality’
My Best XI: Alastair Denness, Swinton Commercial
Alastair Denness, national business development manager at Swinton Commercial, selects his best XI for an insurance industry start-up. Denness opts for a robust line-up including a trio of Zurich high flyers alongside big-game experience from elsewhere…
Market Moves: All quiet on the hiring front as industry resists major appointments
Recruitment activity was muted this week, with insurers unveiling just a smattering of hires and broker activity similarly low key. In an otherwise quiet period, Ace hired an environmental risk manager and Kiln appointed a new non-executive director. BMS…
Welsh asbestos bill delayed until mid-July due to 'technical reasons'
A Welsh Assembly bill designed to recover the costs of treating asbestos patients from insurers has hit a last minute snag.
Fleet UK launches telematics product for SME fleets
THB Group subsidiary Fleet UK has teamed up with sister company Cardinus, Zurich and telematics consultancy JGCH, to launch a telematics solution for small to medium sized fleets.
Kennedys merges with aviation specialists Gates and Partners
Kennedys has agreed a merger with specialist aviation and aerospace law firm Gates and Partners.
Search for independent midwives PI cover at Lloyd's 'a non-starter'
Independent midwives in search of professional indemnity insurance have experienced a further setback after an attempt to track down underwriting capacity from the Lloyd’s market drew a blank.
ABI blames Spanish hospitals for unnecessary travel insurance payouts
British holidaymakers in possession of a European Health Insurance Card are being urged not to accept refusal of state medical treatment in Spain.
Trimble tops the commercial fleet telematics leaderboard, claims survey
Telematics provider Trimble has been ranked top of ABI Research’s competitive assessment of the commercial fleet telematics industry, with Telogis and Omnitracs occupying second and third places respectively.
Arista hires ex-Axa underwriter for senior development role
Commercial lines underwriting specialist Arista has appointed Claire Morris as senior development underwriter to its Southampton office.
Market Moves: Ageas plans stronger over-50s push; Biba welcomes new compliance officer
Insurers and brokers took pride of place in the recruitment space this week, with Ageas among the firms making waves, hiring a new marketing boss to head up its over-50s brands. Headlining broker recruitment news is the imminent move from Marsh to the…