Articles by Callum Brodie
Aviva relaunches General Accident brand
Aviva is introducing a new car insurance brand for internet shoppers following the success achieved by its Quote Me Happy offering.
Market Moves: Insurers and brokers make new hires, with some top-level appointments
It was even between insurers and brokers this week in recruiting stakes, as Simply Health filled the void left by its departing CEO and Bluefin made four hires within its professions division. Hires were finalised at Hyperion’s underwriting arm Dual and…
Markel unveils liability product catering for charities
Markel UK has launched a liability product for charities and community groups, which will be available to brokers through the specialist insurer’s e-trading system.
Ageas heralds the start of Groupama brand transition process
The Groupama brand transition to Ageas Insurance is underway.
IUA report raises concerns over cover for eco losses
Insurance cover for environmental losses is often incomplete or even non-existent without a dedicated policy in place, according to a research paper from the International Underwriting Association.
DAS joins MGAA as insurer member
Legal expenses and assistance insurer DAS has joined the Managing General Agents Association as an insurer member.
Coverbox appoints ex-accountant Beckingham as finance director
Telematics-based insurer Coverbox has added to its management team with the arrival of Neil Beckingham as finance director.
Aviva pens seven year supplier contract with Innovation Group
Software solutions and outsourcing business the Innovation Group has signed a new contract with Aviva that will see the insurer supplied with the firm’s claims scoping and supplier management solution.
Movers & shakers: All aboard as every sector chips in with compelling recruitment performances
Hires, departures and extra-curricular appointments were finalised across the board this week, as the managerial merry-go-round gathered speed. At UK General, Neil Martin has been hired to take on the role vacated by Bluefin-bound John Neil, while in the…
My Best XI... Phil Sharpe, Ace
Phil Sharpe, chief operating officer for UK and Ireland at Ace, selects his best XI for an insurance industry start-up. Lining up next to a trio of his Ace colleagues are a pair of big-hitters from Aon behind an unpredictable strike duo in the form of a…
Towergate subsidiary CCV snaps up Norwich-based broker
Towergate-owned Cullum Capital Ventures has acquired Waveney Insurance Brokers and its two subsidiary companies Waveney Insurance Brokers Commercial and Waveney Group Schemes.
Bluefin Professions unveils quartet of hires
Bluefin Professions has made four appointments in the form of broking director Bobby Payne, account manager Adam Burton and account brokers Nick Wakefield and Alison Pugsley.
DLG boss expects reforms to prompt limited benefit in tough market
Direct Line Group chief executive Paul Geddes has vowed to adopt a conservative outlook on legal reform within the motor market and has suggested financial gains will be enjoyed by consumers as opposed to insurers.
Aviva undertakes overhaul of external legal panels
Aviva is inviting law firms to pitch for a place on its global and UK panels as part of an overhaul of the insurer’s external legal advice set-up.
Competitive motor market sees GWP at DLG slide 4.5%
Tough market conditions have been identified as the root cause behind a 4.5% slump in the Direct Line Group’s gross written premium for ongoing operations in the first quarter of 2013.
Arag hires trio to join before-the-event claims team
Legal expenses insurer Arag has boosted its claims department with the addition of two new claim handlers and a senior claims handler.
UK General to launch niche motor scheme alongside Enterprise
UK General is preparing to launch itself into the non-standard motor arena with a scheme for brokers, in partnership with Gibraltar-based motor and general insurer Enterprise Insurance.
Ageas joins Hood Group home insurance panel
The Hood Group has added Ageas to its home insurance panel in a deal that will safeguard the insurer’s engagement for the next five years.
L&G chalks up 4% GWP increase amid record gains
Legal and General’s general insurance business achieved gross written premium growth of £86m, up 4% on the first quarter of last year (£83m).
RSA records stunted UK growth in Q1 despite commercial 'progress'
RSA'S UK business posted stagnant growth for the opening three months of the year, with net written premiums recorded at £726m (Q1 2012: £725m).
EIP and Costco launch van insurance scheme to SME market
Equity Insurance Partnerships and Costco Wholesale have launched a new van insurance scheme which is designed to target Costco’s SME customer base.
Industry and consumers targeted in two-part telematics guide
The Association of British Insurers and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association have teamed up to produce guidance for the industry and consumers on how to get the most out of telematics technology.
Ageas agrees out of court settlement with ex-Castle Cover shareholders
Ageas has confirmed it has reached an out of court settlement with a number of former senior Castle Cover figures.
Turnover on the rise as Allianz GA rebalances worldwide reach
Allianz Global Assistance has recorded a 9% rise in growth in global turnover last year, exceeding the proclaimed objective of €2.2bn (£1.9bn).