Articles by Harry Curtis
David Ross takes the stand in Gallagher vs Ardonagh trial
David Ross, CEO of the Ardonagh Group, yesterday gave evidence at the Royal Courts of Justice in an ongoing trial between Gallagher and Ardonagh-owned Bishopsgate.
This week: All change... please!
The more things change, the more they stay the same. So runs a French expression that feels apt in a week that saw Brexit delayed, leaving us all wondering whether we will be able to talk about anything else ever again.
Brexit could fuel motor price uptick after year of falling premiums
Despite motor insurance premiums falling 6.7% in the past year, data analytics company, Consumer Intelligence, has warned that concerns over Brexit could be causing premiums to creep upwards.
Allianz appoints Gerry Ross as head of commercial motor
Allianz has appointed Gerry Ross, previously regional underwriting manager for the South East, as head of commercial motor.
Ageas signs £45m deal with broker Darwin Clayton
Ageas has extended its partnership with independent broker Darwin Clayton, signing a five-year deal worth £45m.
Delayed riot claims guide finally gets government green light
The Chartered Insurance Institute’s New Generation Claims Group has issued guidance for the compensation of claims in the event of riots.
Industry welcomes launch of discount rate review: updated
The government has launched a widely-anticipated review into the Ogden discount rate.
Ageas office closures result in 430 redundancies
Ageas UK will close its Stoke-on-Trent and Portsmouth offices resulting in around 430 redundancies, following a 45-day consultation.
Aviva wins landmark appeal in fundamental dishonesty case
Aviva has won a landmark appeal case that could see fundamentally dishonest claimants denied all damages, not just those relating to personal injury.
Underinsurance among the risks for increasing number of stockpiling businesses
More than one in five employees say their employers are stockpiling as a contingency against Brexit-related disruption, with these businesses at risk of being underinsured unless they ensure their cover is brought into line with the value of their…
Court hears defendants' opening statements in Gallagher vs Ardonagh trial
The legal dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh continued today, with lawyers for the defendants concluding their opening statements.
Interview: Clive Nathan, Global Risk Partners
Clive Nathan joined Global Risk Partners as its underwriting CEO, overseeing the consolidator’s managing general agent division, in April last year.
Gallagher alleges Ardonagh carried out 'carefully planned conspiracy' to poach employees
The departure of a number of employees from Gallagher subsidiary Alesco in 2017, who went on to join an Ardonagh energy division, was “the product of a carefully planned conspiracy”, Gallagher will claim.
Argo Global appoints EMEA CUO
Argo Global has appointed Alfredo Alonso as chief underwriting officer for Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Insurers call for removal of obstacles to investing in green projects
The Association of British Insurers has called on the Prudential Regulation Authority to tackle obstacles to insurers investing in greener assets, such as renewable energy.
Axa reshuffles management following COO arrival
Axa has restructured the responsibility portfolios of its management committee, following the arrival of Shali Vasudeva as chief operating officer in January.
Bosses could be sued for lack of Brexit preparation
Company directors could face legal action if they fail to prepare adequately for a no-deal Brexit, with limitations to directors and officers cover meaning they could find themselves personally liable.
Aviva prepares for further claims inflation in 2019
Aviva’s UK business is anticipating pricing increases in 2019 as a result of non-weather claims inflation.
Aviva sees profit increase as new CEO takes the helm
Aviva has posted a modest profit growth for last year, even as it warned of a "muted" year ahead for the business.
Analysis: Why are insurers hiring in-house loss adjusters?
Insurers are increasingly hiring teams of loss adjusters to handle claims in-house, rather than outsourcing to a third-party firm. Post looks at this trend and whether it represents part of an established cycle
Lloyd's Brussels secures post-Brexit licence for Monaco
Lloyd’s Brussels has gained authorisation to continue writing insurance and reinsurance risks in Monaco following the UK’s planned exit from the European Union on 29 March.
Generali Italia to invest €300m in growth
Generali Italia has launched a three-year growth strategy that will see the company invest €300m (£258m) in its own business, with a renewed focus on digital and tech-driven services and prevention.
Court sets date for Gallagher vs Ardonagh dispute
A court has set a date for the first hearing in the alleged staff poaching dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh.
RSA suffers £43m underwriting loss in second 'disappointing' year
RSA UK & International have announced a second consecutive year of UK losses, recording an unprofitable combined operating ratio of 101.4%.