Articles by Katie Marriner
Deakin claims Towergate is ‘not a hierarchical team' ahead of Ross's arrival
Towergate insurance broking division head Janice Deakin says incoming CEO David Ross will be an "integral part" of the executive team when he joins the consolidator on 2 November.
Laspo benefits questioned as Liverpool named UK's PI claims capital
More than half (55%) of road traffic accidents in Liverpool result in a claim leading to the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries naming the city the third party personal injury claims capital of the UK.
Towergate names leadership team to serve under Deakin
Towergate has confirmed the leadership team of its insurance broking business, comprised of the retail and advisory divisions, led by Janice Deakin, who joined the consolidator in August.
Clyde & Co enters Scotland with Simpson & Marwick merger
Law firm Clyde & Co is to establish a Scottish presence through a merger with Simpson & Marwick, effective from 1 October.
Regulation of MROs championed on both sides of the legal divide
Claimant and defendant lawyers have backed the Association of British Insurers' call to regulate medical reporting organisations working within Medco following concerns that the scheme is being exploited by some users.
London market diversity under the microscope as consolidation continues unabated
The London market is in danger of becoming too consolidated as a result of the current M&A wave, commentators have warned, with market diversity dependent on small start-up businesses emerging in the coming years.
Labour leader Corbyn names Shadow Cabinet
Newly elected Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has announced his Shadow Cabinet including Hayes and Harlington MP John McDonnell as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer and West Bromwich East MP Tom Watson as deputy Labour leader.
Asta swoops for Fisher for NED role
Former Arthur J Gallagher International chief underwriting officer Sian Fisher has been appointed a non-executive director of Asta Underwriting Management.
Cliff steps into the breach as CEO Wallin leaves Brightside
Brightside CEO Andrew Wallin has stepped down from his position with immediate effect, the broker has confirmed.
SSP research finds 64% of brokers expecting GWP growth
Nearly two thirds of UK insurance brokers (64%) expect to grow in the next 12 months, with more than one quarter (28%) expecting to grow their gross written premium by more than 10%, according to SSP research.
Shipowners' Club agrees delegated authority arrangement with Swedish underwriter
The Shipowners' Club has entered into a strategic partnership with Swedish marine underwriting agency Svensk Assurans to offer a P&I product through a delegated underwriting agreement.
Swiss Re reveals £841bn shortfall in global property cover over past decade
In the past decade the total shortfall in insurance cover for global property risks was $1.3tn (£841bn) with only 30% of losses over that period covered by insurance, Swiss Re research has found.
Lloyd's insurer Torus renamed Starstone
Insurer Torus has changed its name to Starstone alongside changing its logo and branding.
PWC tips global cyber market to reach $5bn by 2018
The global cyber insurance market could grow to $5bn (£3.2bn) in annual premiums by 2018 and at least $7.5bn by the end of the decade, according to a PWC report.
Firms vulnerable to takeover by avoiding M&A wave, claims PWC
Insurance industry companies that do not participate in the current wave of merger and acquisition activity are exposing themselves to takeover, according to PWC research.
Rehabilitation First Awards 2015: The winners
Rehabilitation professionals gathered today (11 September) for the 11th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation First Awards at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London.
Police to investigate RSA's missing storage device
RSA is working with police to investigate a storage device containing customer information that is missing and has been reported as stolen.
Highbridge takes majority stake in Price Forbes
Towergate investor Highbridge Principal Strategies is to take a majority stake in Lloyd's broker Price Forbes.
Motorcycle claims management firm BLD Group enters administration
Motorcycle claims management provider Bikers Legal Defence entered into administration on 9 September with BDO appointed to handle the process.
Too early to predict redundancies or rebrand following Jelf deal says Weil
Marsh UK and Ireland CEO Mark Weil says it is too early to know what staff changes or rebranding will take place following the global broker's acquisition of Jelf, announced yesterday (10 September).
Barbican to manage Credit Suisse-backed syndicate
Barbican Managing Agency has received in principle approval from the Lloyd's Franchise Board to manage Syndicate 1856.
Marsh and Jelf confirm £258m acquisition
Marsh and Jelf have agreed on the terms of a cash acquisition that will see Marsh acquire the entire issued and to-be-issued share capital of Jelf.
Gable supportive of new Liechtenstein GI entrants
Liechtenstein-based insurer Gable Holdings would welcome other general insurance companies entering the principality as it revealed it has spoken to the Liechtenstein regulator about companies interested in positioning themselves in the territory.
Asta launches Everest-backed corporate syndicate
Asta Managing Agency has been granted in-principle approval to establish a corporate syndicate backed by Everest Re with £102m gross written premiums for 2016.