Articles by Callum Brodie
Groupama MD Matras set to depart as Ageas unveils management shake-up
Ageas has this afternoon confirmed that former Groupama Insurances managing director Laurent Matras will leave the business, as the integration of the acquired firm gathers momentum.
Motor Claims 2013: Dalton calls on industry support for road safety scheme
The Association of British Insurers is urging industry players to support calls for the implementation of guidelines demanding tighter controls on young drivers, both prior and after passing their test.
Moors-led management team completes Bollington MBO
The Bollington Group management team has this afternoon confirmed an agreement to buy a majority share in the firm.
Hyperion looks to align global operations following Bloomer appointment
Hyperion has appointed former head of UK litigation at RSA Will Bloomer as general counsel and chief risk officer, as the group seeks to align its worldwide legal, risk management and compliance functions.
RFIB boss looks to the future after overseeing 9% turnover growth
International Lloyd’s broker RFIB Holdings chief executive Jonathan Turnball believes a 9% increase in group turnover to £47.5m last year will serve as a launch pad for further growth in 2013.
Lexis Nexis expecting widespread interest in no claims database
Software firm Lexis Nexis are expecting to receive the first two contributions towards its ‘No Claims Database’ this month from insurers.
Catlin strategy results in growing non-UK GWP contribution in 2012
Catlin recorded a 12.6% improvement in its combined operating ratio for 2012, in a year in which 49% of the firm’s total annual gross written premium of $4.97bn (£3.16bn) was produced by non-London/UK hubs.
CMC closed and two fraudsters behind bars following IFB investigation
A claims management company has been shut down and two fraudsters jailed after the Insurance Fraud Bureau and Metropolitan Police exposed a ‘crash for cash’ fraud ring worth potentially millions of pounds.
Report reveals identity of 'best and worst' claims teams of 2012
A report into which insurers possessed the best and worst performing claims teams last year has been published - with Catlin in the top spot and Zurich and RSA languishing at the bottom of the table.
BISL and RSA among firms topping affinity partnership value table
Research into the effectiveness of personal lines affinity schemes has uncovered the identity of firms rated as offering the best partnership value.
Improved commercial property returns in 2013 forecast by L&G
Legal & General Property director of research Rob Martin this morning forecast improved UK commercial property returns in 2013, with a continued polarisation between the best and worst opportunities.
Beazley CEO downplays M&A interest amid plans for repeat of 2012
Beazley chief executive Andrew Horton has played down the likelihood of acquisitive movement at the specialist insurer in 2013 and is instead aiming for a repeat of the previous year in terms of growth.
Hastings makes double NED appointment at group companies
Former Groupama international division managing director Pierre Lefèvre has been appointed as a non executive director to Hastings Insurance Group and Advantage Insurance Company.
Solar storms could spark hefty insurance payouts in 2013, claims report
An Aon Benfield report claims that extreme solar weather over the next twelve months could lead to significant disruption to business communication systems, resulting in large insurance claims.
Joint paper outlines risks facing food and drink manufacturing industry
JLT Specialty and Campden BRI have built on their recently created strategic collaboration by launching a joint research paper on the food and drink manufacturing industry in the UK.
The Co-operative and Wunelli unveil young driver app
The Co-operative Insurance has teamed up with telematics solutions provider Wunelli to launch a young driver app.
Markel notches up substantial COR improvement across the board
Markel International’s combined operating ratio plummeted below the break even line for 2012 after the operation recorded a COR of 88%, down 28% on the previous 12 months.
Kiln bolsters Asian underwriting team
Kiln has appointed Joyce Fung as a marine liability underwriter in Hong Kong and Graham Oddie as an aviation underwriter in Singapore.
ULR wins High Court legal expenses insurance appeal
Legal expenses insurance provider ULR Additions has won an appeal in a case brought against the company by London law firm Webster Dixon.
CC receives wave of industry response to private motor insurance investigation
Opening responses to the Competition Commission’s investigation into the private motor sector have been received from a variety of interested parties.
Churchill names Dawn French as successor to ousted Clunes
TV comedian Dawn French has been snapped up as the new face of Churchill Insurance, two months after the firm dropped Martin Clunes for incurring a driving ban.
Bennetts strengthens commercial team with dual hire
Bike insurance specialist Bennetts has moved to bolster its commercial team with the double appointment of Ben Blake as senior commercial development manager and Michael Fasulo reporting into him as commercial development manager.
RFIB to replace departing FD Cotton next month
International Lloyd’s broker RFIB Holdings has appointed Nick Moss as finance director.
Ex-Ink boss Smith makes market return with new MGA
Former Ink Insurance managing director Mike Smith has made a market return with newly formed MGA Incorporated Insurance Group.