Articles by Katie Marriner
Dewsall dismisses Gable share slump after 2014 loss
The drop in Gable Holdings' share price following the release of its 2014 annual results statement does not concern CEO William Dewsall who is targeting at least £100m gross written premiums for 2015.
Despite summer inception Flood Re won't accept first policies until April 2016
Flood Re will not be ready to accept its first policies until April 2016 despite the scheme's systems and infrastructure being in place from summer this year.
Chily hire leads to boost in Gallagher recruitment hopefuls
The number of people seeking to work at Arthur J Gallagher following Grahame Chilton's appointment as international CEO has "expanded substantially", according to the broker's president and CEO Pat Gallagher.
Working group touted to tackle Gibraltar VAT loophole frustration
Insurer frustration around the differing VAT rates incurred by UK and Gibraltar-based firms has led to calls for an industry working party to lobby government to level the playing field.
Gable reports 2014 pre-tax loss of £5.4m
Liechtenstein-based insurer Gable Holdings has reported record gross written premiums of £80m (2013: £58.9m) for the year ended 31 December 2014 against a pre-tax loss of £5.4m.
Am Trust Europe acquires Composite Holdings
Am Trust Europe has acquired Cardiff-based Composite Holdings; a business it had provided underwriting capacity for over the past four years.
AIG gives London market platform £6.5m capacity boost
AIG has increased the capacity available through its London market platform by $10m (£6.5m) across all financial lines and casualty products and for the exclusive use of the international wholesale market.
Updated: Gallagher at risk of FCA penalty from s166 review
Arthur J Gallagher says it cannot rule out the possibility of being fined or penalised by the Financial Conduct Authority after a quarterly statement from the company revealed the regulator had called for a skilled person's review of parts of the broker…
Aon highlights increased European terrorism threat
Aon has identified nine developed economies as being at an increased risk of terrorism, including seven from Europe.
Hill Dickinson appointed CHO associate member
Hill Dickinson has joined the Credit Hire Organisation as an associate member with fraud head Peter Oakes coming on board the CHO's executive committee to advise on counter fraud strategies.
Regulatory spotlight leads to IUA delegated authority group
A London company market committee run by the International Underwriting Association is being established to discuss delegated underwriting authorities.
R&Q to buy IC Insurance for £17m
Randall & Quilter is to acquire IC Insurance from indirect owners Astra Zeneca UK and Imperial Chemicals Industries.
Zurich on acquisition hunt with £1.9bn excess capital
Zurich Group has $3bn (£1.9bn) in excess capital it intends to spend by the end of 2016 either through merger and acquisition activity or return of capital to shareholders.
Biba finds 9% jump in black box policy sales
The number of live black box telematics policies has increased by 9% to 323,000 from 296,000 in December 2013, according to research from the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
RSA social media head Simons exits
RSA group social media head Ian Simons is to leave the business in June to pursue an external opportunity, the insurer has confirmed.
Zurich wins ‘landmark' meso case in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has today (20 May) unanimously ruled in favour of Zurich in a judgment that means an insurer will only have to compensate a solvent employer for the years they were on risk in cases of asbestos-related mesothelioma.
RFIB launches life reinsurance division
RFIB Group has launched a life reinsurance unit to be led by divisional director Michael Crawcour.
ANV adds three to syndicate consumer products team
ANV Holdings has appointed three people to its eight-strong consumer products team within Syndicate 5820 reporting to recently appointed active underwriter Bruce Whitmee.
Role of PCWs highlighted as insurers hit back against premium finance criticism
The Financial Conduct Authority has been accused of failing to address consumer buying behaviour in the findings of its premium finance thematic review, which singled out insurers and brokers for criticism.
Aviva policyholder demands answers from chairman on French arbitrage life contracts
The French life assurance holder who wants Aviva to honour his fixed-price arbitrage contract has sent an open letter to the insurer's chairman urging him to address four questions he claims were "avoided" at Aviva's annual general meeting in April.
Axa offers free ridesharing cover to Bla Bla Car members
Axa has partnered with ridesharing group Bla Bla Car to offer free insurance cover to its members in the UK and France.
Gallagher had ‘no appetite' for Towergate purchase, Ross claims
Arthur J Gallagher did not have the appetite or financial capacity to acquire Towergate due to a $30m (£19m) cap on acquistions, according to a High Court defence document signed by incoming Towergate CEO David Ross.
Ross claims he felt unsafe at home after Gallagher surveillance
Incoming Towergate CEO David Ross has filed a counterclaim against former employer Arthur J Gallagher International alleging the broker misused his private information after having him followed by a surveillance company.
Hill Dickinson puts 30 insurance staff on redundancy risk
Law firm Hill Dickinson has placed 30 of its insurance staff on risk of redundancy, subject to a 30 day consultation period.