Articles by Katie Marriner
RSA investor angered over Hester pay package
RSA investor Cevian Capital has indicated it may vote against CEO Stephen Hester's remuneration package, according to reports.
Tripping claim fraudster given custodial sentence
A woman who attempted to claim £26,000 for alleged injuries sustained from a pothole trip was handed an 18 week custodial sentence and 240 hours of community service at the Blackpool Magistrates Court this month.
Moorhouse issues apology over FCA findings
Moorhouse Group says it "deeply regrets" the findings of a Financial Conduct Authority investigation that resulted in a £159,300 fine for the company and has apologised to customers.
Doctor deregistered for false medical report evidence
A doctor was struck off the medical register for deliberately misrepresenting his medical experience and membership of professional bodies under oath and in medical reports supporting personal injury claims.
Moorhouse fined £159,300 for sales failures
Moorhouse Group has been fined £159,300 by the Financial Conduct Authority for failures around its telephone sales of commercial vehicle add-on insurance products during 2012.
Aspen ‘operating on all cylinders' in Q1
Aspen Insurance Holdings has reported a net income after tax of $128m (£85.5m) for the three months ended 31 March 2015 alongside a 7.4% increase in gross written premiums.
Restructuring leads to hold on Towergate M&A
Towergate's financial restructuring has led to a hold on the company's merger and acquisition activity while group M&A director Ryan Brown has taken on the role of finance director for Towergate Underwriting.
Video: New Zealand earthquakes
New Zealand insurance industry leaders give Post reporter Katie Marriner an update on progress in Canterbury following the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.
Biba joins Lloyd's diversity charter
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has become an official supporter of the Inclusion At Lloyd's initiative by signing the Lloyd's diversity and inclusion charter.
Axa extends Tui travel insurance deal
Axa has extended its agreement with Tui UK and Ireland including underwriting travel policies in Ireland through the Falcon brand.
Tough motor market contributing to pet insurance interest in Gibraltar
Potential for profit-making, low market penetration and a diversification away from the tough motor market are key factors in "struggling" Gibraltarian insurers looking to enter the UK pet insurance arena, commentators have suggested.
Lochain Patrick looks to Alston Gayler for director hire
Lloyd's broker Lochain Patrick has appointed marine and energy specialist David Jackson as a director and producing broker.
AA index reports 3.6% household premium drop
The average combined quote for a combined home buildings and contents policy dropped by 3.6% in the first quarter of 2015, according to the AA British Insurance Premium Index.
Reinsurance pricing pressure to continue in 2015
Ratings agency AM Best is forecasting reinsurance pricing to remain under pressure in 2015 given continued pressure from alternative capital and the lack of a price-changing event in the past few years.
Bluefin Stockton branch manager takes role at NRG
Bluefin has confirmed its Stockton branch manager David Wilson has left the broker to take up a role with NRG Global Power.
Blog: Newcastle - powerhouse or outhouse?
Post reporter Katie Marriner sums up her experience of visiting the Newcastle insurance sector and how plans to make it a powerhouse are being received.
Incoming Apil president to criticise fundamentally dishonest defence
Incoming Association of Personal Injury Lawyers president Jonathan Wheeler is to criticise the Criminal Justice and Courts Act's treatment of claimants considered to be fundamentally dishonest in his 23 April address at the Apil conference.
Scenario testing required as industry concerns over EU exit increase
Insurance firms are being urged to adopt scenario testing from this year in preparation for the proposed referendum on the UK's European Union membership under a future Conservative government.
Brit syndicate growth highlights Lloyd's desirability for M&A buyers
Gross written premium growth experienced by Brit's sole Lloyd's syndicate in 2014 is a marker of the continuing attractiveness of having a sizeable Lloyd's platform for companies seeking a third party buyer, according to market analysts.
FCA slaps Clydesdale Bank with £20.7m PPI fine
Clydesdale Bank has been fined more than £20.7m for serious failings in its payment protection insurance complaint handling processes; the largest ever PPI-related fine imposed by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Dual launches Netherlands marine operation
Hyperion's underwriter Dual has opened its first Netherlands office writing marine and energy lines.
Hodges appointed British Gas MD
Former Towergate CEO Mark Hodges has been appointed managing director of British Gas with a base salary of £625,000.
Williams to succeed Moorse as Quindell finance boss
Quindell group finance director Laurence Moorse is to step down from the company's board at the completion of sale of the professional services division to Slater and Gordon.
Shareholder concern sees Aviva revise remuneration awards
Aviva group CEO Mark Wilson and chief financial officer Tom Stoddard have decided to reject the long term incentive plan awards proposed for the year ended 2014 after concerns were raised by a shareholder voting agency.