Articles by Katie Marriner
Insurance workers value job satisfaction over salary poll finds
Insurance industry workers value job satisfaction and work-life balance over their salary package, a YouGov and Reed poll has found.
Admiral seeks more than 250 new recruits
Admiral is recruiting for more than 250 jobs across its contact centres, IT department and law firms.
NCI proposes ISDX withdrawal to shareholders
NCI Vehicle Rescue is proposing a withdrawal from the ISDX Growth Market in a letter sent to shareholders today (22 January).
Man charged for attack on Aviva mobile phone system
A man who carried out an attack on Aviva's mobile phone system has been charged today (21 January) by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit.
Foil condemns MoJ court fees hike
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has criticised a Ministry of Justice proposal to raise court fees in order to subsidise other parts of the court service.
Carole Nash offers bikers cheaper car insurance for road safety nous
Carole Nash is offering to beat motorcyclists' car insurance renewal quotes after research from the broker found bikers' knowledge of road safety is twice as good as car drivers.
Pen looking to expand product offering and branches in 2015
Arthur J Gallagher's Pen Underwriting has outlined plans to grow its product offering and branch network this year.
Pearson steps down as OAMPS UK head
OAMPS UK head Howard Pearson stepped down from his role in December 2014 as the integration of the business into Arthur J Gallagher completed, the broker has confirmed.
85 insurers gain Guernsey licence in 2014
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission licensed 85 new international insurers during 2014 - 35% of which were UK-owned.
Pen Underwriting launches commercial offering
Pen Underwriting has launched its first own-branded product; a commercial solution for the mid-market.
Capsicum looks to Guy Carpenter for partner hire
Guy Carpenter Facultative UK property and energy head Malcolm Payton is to join Capsicum Re as a partner and head of its facultative reinsurance division.
Prosight announces deal with British Mountaineering Council
Prosight Specialty Underwriters has agreed a deal to write a specialist travel insurance scheme for members of the British Mountaineering Council.
No FSCS compensation levy for GI brokers in 2015/16
General insurance brokers will not have to pay a Financial Services Compensation Scheme levy for costs associated with compensation in the next financial year.
Biba plotting commercial solution for properties excluded by Flood Re
Organisations representing properties excluded from Flood Re remain committed to fighting for the scheme to widen its scope, despite plans by the British Insurance Brokers' Association to provide a commercial solution for excluded parties.
Willis promotes Smaje to Willis GB broking head
Willis has promoted aerospace business CEO Philip Smaje to chief broking officer for Willis GB.
Aviva hands CRO role to SII head Woodford
Aviva Solvency II director Julian Woodford has been appointed UK and Ireland chief risk officer for the business.
NAHL reports 10.4% revenue increase in trading update
NAHL has reported a 10.4% increase in revenue from continuing operations to £43.8m for the year ended 31 December 2014.
Bricklayer gets suspended sentence for bogus £200,000 claim
A bricklayer who attempted to a claim approximately £200,000 from Axa in a personal injury scam has been handed a six month jail term, suspended for two years, after pleading guilty to contempt of court.
Paymentshield hires Rob Evans as CFO
Paymentshield has hired Rob Evans as its chief financial officer and tasked with working with the management team to delivering a business strategy for the company.
AA index records static home and motor premiums
The average quote for a combined home buildings and contents policy has remained static over the past three months while an average quoted motor premium rose £1, according to the AA's British Insurance Premium Index.
Biba sets out plan for more affordable regulation
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has set out a 10 point plan to achieve regulation that is better value for money in its 2015 manifesto, launched today (19 January).
Hyperion to focus on organic growth as it ‘beds down' acquisitions
Hyperion is to focus on organic growth in 2015 as it concentrates on integrating the 12 acquisitions completed globally in 2014, according to CEO David Howden.
FCA suggests FSCS management levy to drop 7.4%
The Financial Conduct Authority is consulting on the Financial Services Compensation Scheme's proposed management levy for the next financial year which would see an overall 7.4% reduction in expenses.
Solvency II Delegated Acts brought into force
The Solvency II Delegated Acts were entered into force on 18 January in a move Insurance Europe has called an important step forward in the implementation of the regulatory regime.