Articles by Callum Brodie
Xchanging makes sales hire as part of North America push
Xchanging has appointed Jenna Fontaine as director of sales for the firm's North American operation to engage with new and existing customers and drive growth.
UK ABI backs government decision to omit industry from Equality Act
The Association of British Insurers has thrown its support behind a Home Office announcement that imminent discrimination laws will not apply to the insurance industry.
CFC boss targets UK focus and management liability push
CFC Underwriting will look to "break out of its comfort zone" and concentrate on becoming a full service provider with a renewed focus on bolstering its management liability offering.
Jubilee takes plunge into motor dealer market in RAC partnership
Jubilee has been appointed underwriter for a range of new products for the RAC, the first of which is a combined tyre and alloy wheel and minor accidental damage cover.
Axa Assistance UK promotes Sharon Scully to deputy CEO
Axa Assistance UK has appointed property and legal CFO Sharon Scully as deputy chief executive as part of a drive towards future expansion.
ABI backs Home Office decision to omit industry from Equality Act
The Association of British Insurers has thrown its support behind a Home Office announcement that imminent discrimination laws will not apply to the insurance industry.
Prior investment leads to Q1 gains at BMS
BMS chief executive Carl Beardmore has attributed "successful investment" over the past two years to recent growth at the firm, underlined by a 28% rise in Q1 revenue on 2011.
ABI hits back following industry grilling over riot response
The ABI has moved to defend its members in the face of stinging criticism that the industry has taken too long to pay out on claims originating from riots last August.
CII centenary report points to insurance role in eco-issues
Insurance is likely to play a “key role” in the global environmental future according to the Chartered Insurance Institute, which has published the third in a series of new reports marking its centenary year.
Marsh issues warning over future D&O conditions
Buyers of directors and officers insurance have today been warned by Marsh to be on the lookout for a deterioration of favourable market conditions in the second half of the year.
Farr launches environmental impairment liability cover
Social housing market specialist Farr has unveiled an environmental impairment cover designed to protect against legal liability arising from contamination in or under land owned by clients.
MYI's Gillan appointed Insurance Institute of Manchester president
McLarens Young International executive director David Gillan has been named as president of the Insurance Institute of Manchester.
Ferma reveals identity of board appointments
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has elected three board members on new three-year terms.
Direct Group swoops for second 2012 acquisition with Simple purchase
The Direct Group, a Doncaster-headquartered provider of outsourced services, has acquired Simple Insurance from Leeds-based UK General for an undisclosed sum.
Ace research exposes lack of terrorism cover among UK corporates
More than a third of UK corporates do not have specific insurance cover in place for terrorism and political violence risk, according to a survey undertaken by Ace.
CFC launches excess underwriting capability
CFC underwriting director Andrew Holmes, pictured, described his firm's decision to launch an excess underwriting capability as a "natural extension of our overall proposition".
Griffith-Jones appointed non-exec chairman of incoming FCA
KPMG chairman John Griffith-Jones will join the FSA board on 1 September as non-executive director and deputy chairman, before becoming non-executive chairman designate of the soon-to-be-introduced Financial Conduct Authority.
MP draws link between doctors' roles and rising motor premiums
A Bradford MP has told the medical profession that it must accept its role in the rising cost of motor insurance after a doctor at Doncaster Royal Infirmary was accused of helping a staged patient write a false claim.
ILAA and CILA reconcile over training techniques
Bosses at the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters and the Independent Loss Adjusters Association have vowed to "build bridges" with a view to sharing training and education initiatives.
Ex-RSA director Lawton to head up Towergate broking division
Towergate has confirmed the capture of former RSA mid-market director Mike Lawton as chief executive of the firm’s broking division.
Brit boss Cooter 'continues to assist' in QBE integration
Former Brit director of market management and regional operations Simon Cooter may yet have a part to play following the QBE UK and Ireland regional restructure.
QBE identifies regional leaders in UK and Ireland restructure
QBE has unveiled a string of managerial appointments as part of a UK and Ireland restructuring process following the acquisition of Brit's regional operations.
XL launches five-strong product suite
The XL Group has today launched a suite of five products designed partly to respond directly to clients' concerns about clarity and certainty in the claims notification process.
DLG latest firm to support OFT's credit hire referral
The Direct Line Group has become the latest insurer to back the Office of Fair Trading's decision to provisionally refer the study into vehicle repair services to the Competition Commission.