Articles by Callum Brodie
Buckley appointed MD of Legal & General GI division
Legal & General has revealed that managing director Diane Buckley will lead the firm's general insurance division, following a string of high-profile managerial changes.
Groupama schemes made available to Transactor clients
Transactor Global Solutions clients will be the first to benefit from the new classic vehicle products launched by Groupama Insurances.
Acquisitive regional broker bolsters equestrian offering
Middlesex broker Bryan James & Co has followed up on a pledge to continue to dip its toe in acquisitive waters after completing the takeover of a property management firm's insurance division.
Wunelli analysis uncovers UK speeding specifics
Analysis carried out by telematics firm Wunelli has uncovered new insight into when, where and in what vehicles people are most likely to exceed the speed limit.
Browne Jacobson poaches DAC Beachcroft partner Roberts
Defendant personal injury law firm Browne Jacobson has appointed former DAC Beachcroft partner and operations manager Ailsa Roberts as a partner.
RSA unveils commercial crime protection policy
RSA has launched a commercial crime protection policy which provides insurance for businesses against fraud, dishonesty or malicious acts.
Insurers urged to address compliance issues ahead of incoming Act
DAC Beachcroft has warned insurers to prioritise a review of compliance details, after The Law Commission confirmed that the Consumer Insurance Act 2012 will come into effect on 6 April.
Dual eyes improved capital returns following managerial shake-up
Hyperion underwriting arm Dual has unveiled a string of managerial appointments today designed to strengthen the company's risk and governance functions.
DAS targets fire and flood victims with Loss Assist product
Legal expenses insurer DAS is launching the latest version of its Loss Assist product to provide assistance for households that have suffered damage to property or contents.
Foil urges MoJ to bring forward fixed fee protocol
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers is calling on the Ministry of Justice to bring forward the introduction of a fixed fees protocol in relation to the planned extension of the RTA Portal.
Beazley welcomes Japanese warranty and indemnity agreement
Beazley has welcomed an agreement reached by Lloyd's Japan and the Japanese Financial Services Agency enabling Lloyd's-based insurers to insure warranty and indemnity risks in Japan.
Aegis London boosts claims division with double hire
Aegis London has made two new appointments in its claims division in a bid to respond to the "changing profile" of claims that the firm encounters.
PIA appoints ex-Brit boss Grant eight months after Dual exit
Professional Insurance Agents has confirmed the appointment of Tim Grant as interim chief operating officer.
Crash for cash gang guilty of orchestrating fatal collision
Five men have been found guilty for their part in a 'crash for cash' collision in which an innocent motorist was killed.
Axa Assistance selected by Admiral to provide new forms of cover
Axa Assistance UK has secured a contract to provide Admiral with its first home emergency and legal expenses covers as part of the insurer’s new household insurance product offerings.
Hastings Direct creates 200 new roles on the South Coast
Bexhill-based broker Hastings Direct will create 200 new posts on the South Coast over the coming 12 months, as part of ambitious new expansion plans.
Hood Group makes Milbourne risk and compliance director
The Hood Group has appointed Sheila Milbourne to the role of risk and compliance director.
JLT appoints new partner as Coolings takes up Miller casualty post
Miller has recruited former Jardine Lloyd Thompson partner Simon Collings to spearhead the casualty division of the broker's corporate risks team.
Ascot recruits Barbican underwriter Pilkington as head of casualty
Ascot Underwriting has appointed former Barbican active underwriter John Pilkington as head of casualty.
Lord Younger to steer ERR Bill following parliamentary appointment
Lord Younger has today been appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Business Innovation and Skills by the Prime Minister.
AIG considers joining bailout lawsuit against US government
American International Group, the insurer rescued by the US government in 2008, has come in for stinging criticism after claiming that it is considering joining a lawsuit which states that the bailout conditions were "exorbitant".
Watchdog bans PPI radio advert for using scare tactics
A radio advert by claims management firm Payment Protection Partnership has been banned after being accused of using scare tactics implying that consumers are almost out of time to reclaim mis-sold payment protection insurance premiums.
BGL hands glass supplier contract to Auto Windscreens
Auto Windscreens has been awarded the exclusive glass supplier contract for BGL Group, which manages UK motor insurance brands including, M&S, RAC, Post Office, Lloyds TSB and Halifax.
Nexus trading platforms unveil new underwriting partners
Nexus Underwriting Management has introduced new underwriting partners for its Lloyd's trading platforms Nexus Financial Products and Nexus Professional Risks.