Articles by Katie Marriner
Lloyd's approves Equinox's Dutch office
Lloyd's has officially approved cover holder Equinox Global's Netherlands office.
CPP's AIM move raises £20m
CPP Group has shifted to trading on the London Stock Exchange AIM Market with the placing raising £20m for the company.
Ex-Gallagher CFO Mugge follows Ross to Sierra
Former Arthur J Gallagher International chief financial officer Mark Mugge has been appointed CFO of Sierra Investment Holdings, the investment vehicle bidding for Towergate.
JLT sells 26.2% stake in French associate
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group has sold its 26.2% stake in Milestone, the holding company of Siaci St Honoré, the broker's French Associate.
Markel's 2014 operating revenues surpass £3.2bn
Markel achieved an improved combined operating ratio of 95% for the year ended 31 December 2014 from 97% the year prior.
Helios acquires Lloyd's vehicle Nameco
Helios Underwriting has acquired Lloyd's limited liability member Nameco for £800,000 in cash.
Lancashire reports 33.5% jump in 2014 GWP
Lancashire Holdings has reported a 33.5% boost in gross written premiums for the year ended 31 December 2014 to $907.6m (£595m) from $679.7m in 2013.
Capita named as Flood Re managing agent
Capita has been appointed Flood Re's managing agent for a five-year term.
Ageas UK CEO Watson says 2014 results show insurer in ‘good shape'
Ageas UK saw a leap in net profit for the year ended 31 December 2014 to £94.7m from £85.2m in 2013.
Government asked to evidence flood defence funding plan
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs committee has called for government to show how the partnership funding model for flood defences will deliver greater private sector funding.
Gable chairman Sofaer steps down
Lichtenstein-based Gable Holdings' non-executive chairman Michael Sofaer has stepped down from the board to concentrate on family and other business commitments, the company has announced.
Willis Q4 2014 net income grows 11.8% against full year drop
Willis Group has reported a net income for the 12 months ended 31 December 2014 of $362m (£237m), a decrease from its 2013 result of $365m.
Government launches UK driverless car trials
The launch of three UK driverless car trials has been hailed as a step towards safer roads while research from aggregator Uswitch has revealed half of UK consumers would be unwilling to be a passenger in such a vehicle.
Ferma secretary general Meyer credited for contribution to industry
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations' secretary general Edwin Meyer has died, the organisation announced on 9 February.
Catlin sees 2014 profits jump 13% to £320m
Catlin has reported a 13% increase in profit before tax to $488m (£320m) for the year ended 31 December 2014 (2013: $432m).
Six from Keighley charged over crash-for-cash fraud
Six people from Keighley are to appear in court this week after being charged over an alleged conspiracy to commit insurance fraud over a three-year period.
Video: Flood Re CEO Brendan McCafferty
Flood Re CEO Brendan McCafferty tells Post reporter Katie Marriner what attracted him to take on the role as well as what has been keeping him busy since taking the helm of Flood Re in October 2014.
Northcourt launches £65.5m capacity nuclear liability facility
Lloyd's managing general agent Northcourt has launched a global nuclear liability insurance facility initially offering up to $100m (£65.5m) of capacity.
Principal to open Dublin office after Yorkshire Bank backing
Manchester broker Principal Insurance is to open a Dublin office in spring offering a range of motorcycle insurance products.
Motor insurers and SMEs in firing line as court fee rises are considered
Proposed court fee increases have been criticised by legal experts for countering the government’s aim of reducing the cost of litigation, amid concerns motor insurers and SMEs will be impacted by the changes.
HCML calls for rehab code to promote early intervention
HCML is calling for the insurance industry working party to the rehabilitation code consultation to tackle delays in assessments, treatment and care which increase costs to insurers.
Fraud taskforce agrees terms of reference in first meeting
The government fraud taskforce has identified data protection as one area to focus on following its first meeting this week.
AA partners with Cigna on travel offering
AA Insurance has appointed Cigna Insurance Services to provide its travel underwriting, claims and marketing services.
Zurich appoints Sime to sales head role
Chris Sime has been appointed sales head for commercial broker and personal lines at Zurich.