Articles by Callum Brodie
Rehab stalwarts launch 'ethical and cost-effective' new service
A pair of rehabilitation experts have joined forces to launch a service designed to make the rehab process more efficient.
QBE launches European real estate practice amid growth plans
QBE has established a dedicated European real estate practice as part of a concerted effort to grow its real estate portfolio in the UK market and across continental Europe.
Business minister Javid helps mark London opening of Aon's global HQ
Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Sajid Javid MP joined Aon CEO Greg Case in the opening of the broking giant’s new global headquarters in The Leadenhall Building last night (14 October).
Chairman of Australian regulator linked with FCA top job
The chairman of the Australian regulator Greg Medcraft has reportedly been approached by the Financial Conduct Authority with a view to taking over as CEO of the UK watchdog.
Capita bid of £412m recommended by Xchanging board
The board of Xchanging has recommended that shareholders accept a £412m bid for the company that has been lodged by Capita.
Airlines warned about dangers of Syrian conflict as MH17 inquiry concludes
International air safety agencies have warned that passenger airliners could be at risk from long-range Russian cruise missiles being fired at Syria.
Aviva questions guidelines calling for 5% uptick in whiplash damages
Aviva has expressed disappointment at the Judicial College’s decision to advise in its 2015 guidance that the damages for lower value whiplash claims should rise by at least 5%.
Insurers dispute criticism of pre-med offers as driver of whiplash claims
Insurers have dismissed accusations that pre-medical offers are the main driver of erroneous whiplash claims and have instead criticised low quality medical reports while pointing the finger of blame at the claims management sector.
NCI strikes pet insurance partnership with Aviva amid growth plans
Aviva has entered into an agreement with NCI Group to underwrite its pet insurance policies.
Aubert handed Willis Limited CEO role
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Nicolas Aubert as CEO of the firm’s principal UK regulated entity Willis Limited.
Relocation and motor claims expected as St Albans sinkhole is filled
Work on repairing a sinkhole in St Albans that left more than 50 properties without water, electricity or gas has taken place at an estimated cost of £100,000 so far.
Lawyers and insurers unite on catastrophic injury claims code
Insurers and law firms have joined forces to produce a guide to help speed up the handling of catastrophic injury claims valued at more than £250,000.
LV commercial boss Crane to be replaced by Arista's Jones
LV has confirmed that former Arista regional operations head Euros Jones has been appointed as Mike Crane’s successor in the role of LV Broker commercial lines director.
Conditional dealings commence as Hastings IPO is priced at 170p per share
Hastings has confirmed the pricing of its initial public offering of 123,529,412 shares at 170 pence per share at a market capitalisation of £1.12bn.
NAHL agrees £25m deal for rehab firm Bush & Company
Legal services focused UK consumer marketing business NAHL has conditionally agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Bush & Company Rehabilitation.
Stream UK acquisitions 'on pause' but Pittman remains optimistic
Stream Claims Services UK general manager Jim Pittman has dismissed speculation the firm’s Australian parent is close to pulling the plug on funding, however, he confirmed to Post his acquisition strategy has been put “on pause”.
Mass chair takes swipe at insurers over pre-med offers for whiplash
The perception of whiplash as “easy money” is the fault of certain insurers making pre-medical offers, according to the chair of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society, who has questioned the extent to which claims management companies are fuelling fraud.
Hong Kong broker Latitude completes MBO from CGSC
Hong Kong-based marine insurance specialist Latitude Brokers has confirmed the management buyout of its shareholding previously owned by Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford.
GRP swoops on Gallagher and Towergate to make MGA hires
Global Risk Partners has hired Arthur J Gallagher’s underwriting director for e-underwriting Simon Lewer as chief operating officer of its managing general agent division.
NFU set to axe around 85 staff as part of service centre consolidation
Rural insurer NFU Mutual is to consolidate its nine regional service centres into two ‘centres of excellence for general insurance’ at the expense of around 85 roles across the UK.
RSA's Currie replaces Emms as non-exec chair of Thatcham
Insurers’ automotive research centre Thatcham Research has appointed RSA’s Ian Currie as chairman of its non-executive board.
Consultation on inadequate and under insurance launched by IBSC
Members of the Insurance Brokers’ Standards Council have been issued with a consultation paper asking what the role of the broker is in dealing with inadequate and under insurance.
Increasing number of homeowners overestimating value of possessions
Homeowners are spending more on insurance premiums than necessary because of unrealistic valuations of their possessions, according to data from the specialist financial services provider Wesleyan.
'The Go To Place' unveiled as theme for 2016 Biba conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has selected ‘The Go To Place’ as the theme of its 2016 conference and exhibition to be held at Manchester Central on 11 and 12 May next year.