Articles by Katie Marriner
Osborne confirms support for insurance sector in Mansion House speech
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne reiterated the government's commitment to making the City of London the leading centre for insurance and reinsurance business in his annual Mansion House Speech last night (10 June).
Absolute adds Scotland Yard terrorism head to team
Insurance investigator Absolute has hired former police assistant commissioner Andy Hayman as its strategic adviser and professional standards head.
Independent brokers to benefit from R&Q's delegated authority platform
R&Q Commercial Risk Services has launched a delegated authority platform targeting independent brokers.
Product ratings championed as alternative to claims ratios for add-ons
Legal expenses insurers have supported product ratings as an alternative remedy to publishing claims ratio information for add-on products, but only if the ratings are based on detailed and relevant criteria.
Surveillance deemed the 'last resort' in resolving issues with staff
Company surveillance of insurance industry staff by private investigators must be backed up with a thorough audit trail justifying the activity, according to experts in the field.
Lancashire looks internally for CRO appointment
Lancashire Holdings has appointed group internal audit head Louise Wells as its group chief risk officer, effective 28 July.
RSA promotes Tiffany to legacy claims head
RSA has promoted development and commercial claims head for motor and injury Suzy Tiffany to UK legacy head effective 1 July.
Dual launches M&A business in Frankfurt and London
Hyperion's underwriting arm Dual has launched a merger and acquisitions business located in Frankfurt and London.
Alps pitches product ratings as alternative to FCA claims ratios
Auto Legal Protection Services has suggested broker training and product ratings as alternative remedies to the Financial Conduct Authority's claims ratio conundrum for add-on products.
FCA appoints Sicsic as GI retail department head
Aviva group risk director and Oric International chairman Michael Sicsic has been appointed general insurance retail sector department head at the Financial Conduct Authority.
Gallagher hires Rea as part of completed executive team
Former Towergate group chief operating officer Michael Rea is to join Arthur J Gallagher International as its chief operating officer.
Gauntlet gains 14 members in Q1 2015
Gauntlet Group added 14 appointed representatives to its network in the first quarter of 2015 which has resulted in the recruitment of Haley Thomas as appointed representative manager.
Allianz partners with FMG in fleet telematics deal
Allianz Commercial has partnered with FMG to give its fleet and motor trade policyholders access to FMG's telematics software ingenium dynamics at a discount rate.
Arc Legal supports FCA claims ratio re-evaluation
Legal expenses insurer Arc Legal Assistance has backed a move from the Financial Conduct Authority to consider alternative options to the requirement for insurers to publish claims ratio information for add-on products.
Temple victorious in ATE premium High Court dispute
Temple Legal Protection has won a High Court dispute that confirmed its after the event premium for clinical negligence insurance policies in the post-Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 era was not unreasonable or disproportionate.
LV's Crabtree to start Ifed secondment in May
LV has funded claims crime prevention team technical controller Matt Crabtree to undertake a six month secondment to the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department.
Gable in talks to create UK motor underwriting operation
Gable Insurance is in discussions with former Service Insurance Company director Beverley Shreeve about creating an underwriting operation for UK motor under the Gable brand, Post understands.
Drone industry growth spurred by insurer support
The support of the insurance industry in providing insurance cover for drone technology has allowed for the rapid development of the unmanned aerial systems industry, according to a Marsh report.
FCA reconsiders claims ratios for add-on products following industry backlash
The Financial Conduct Authority has backed down from its intention to require general insurers to publish claims ratio information for add-on products and plans to publish a discussion paper addressing alternative options in “the coming weeks”.
Dickson to lead DAC Beachcroft's claims division
Craig Dickson has been appointed CEO of DAC Beachcroft's claims solutions group, replacing Bill Paton who resigned in November 2014.
IRS contributes half of Lark's turnover growth
Turnover at Lark Group rose 6.5% for the 12 months ended 31 December 2014 to £26.1m (2013: £24.5m).
Sterling to transfer to Covéa as Sweeney steps down
Sterling Insurance is to be fully transferred into Covéa Insurance with the process expected to complete by the end of 2015.
UK General seeking additional capacity after commercial rebrand
UK General has rebranded its commercial division as One Commercial with plans to consolidate its relationship with 350 independent brokers.
Barbon signs RDG as let property claims handler
Barbon Insurance Group has appointed Ryan Direct Group as claims handler for its let property book of business in a three-year deal.