Articles by Katie Marriner
R&Q completes Norwegian portfolio transfer
Randall & Quilter has completed a portfolio transfer from Norway-domiciled captive Aker Insurance to R&Q's EU run-off consolidator in Malta.
Welsh MGA and broker first to go live with My Licence
North Wales-based Staveley Head is the first managing general agent and broker to use the My Licence scheme.
RFIB looks to Willis for hull hire
RFIB has appointed former Willis marine executive director Steve Hughes as its hull and war divisional director.
Norway's Gard on P&I cover for Hoegh Osaka
Norwegian insurer Gard has confirmed it is the P&I insurer for the Hoegh Osaka cargo ship that has run aground off the Isle of Wight.
Prosight agrees partnership with Corgi Home Plan
Prosight Specialty Underwriting has been appointed by Corgi Home Plan to underwrite its home maintenance products.
IFB hires two for strategy implementation
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has hired a project manager and a business analyst to contribute to the implementation of its five-year strategy.
Transactor goes live with My Licence
Transactor Global Solutions is the latest software house to announce it has gone live with the My Licence service with clients expected to use it in the coming months.
Suspected insurance fraudsters dealt with by Ifed tops 1000
The number of suspected insurance fraudsters dealt with by the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department topped 1000 this week after detectives arrested four men in Wales.
Insurers prepared for post-TRIPRA environment
Insurers operating in the US have reassured clients they will be covered for terrorism events once the US federal terrorism programme expires on 31 December.
More than 250 Quindell investors seek class action
Law firm Your Legal Friend says it has been contacted by more than 250 current and former Quindell shareholders who are interested in pursuing a class action against the outsourcing company.
Integro acquires entertainment broker Ventura
Integro has acquired New York-based Ventura Insurance Brokerage a day after it announced its acquisition of Howard Global Insurance Services.
Government sets March 2015 Budget date
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne is to deliver the final Budget for the current parliament on 18 March 2015.
Band H inclusion deemed ‘common sense' by HNW insurers
The government decision to include high tax band properties in Flood Re is a step towards making the scheme more inclusive, high net worth insurers have claimed.
Axa looks to Hiscox for commercial e-trading role
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has made two appointments to the senior management team of its commercial business.
AM Best dismisses need for rating action on insurers reliant on TRIPRA
The US federal terrorism programme is to expire on 31 December due to the failure of the US Senate to reach an agreement to extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Protection Reauthorization Act before the adjournment of congress.
Band H properties to be included in Flood Re
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has agreed that band H properties in England and band H and I properties in Wales should be included in the Flood Re scheme.
Motor premium increases to be reflected in 2015 results
Insurers are unlikely to see any favourable impact from motor premium increases until their 2015 results, according to Towers Watson.
Average UK motor premiums rise 0.3% in November
The average price of a new comprehensive motor policy rose 0.3% to £590 in November; the third successive month of price increases, according to the Towers Watson and Confused insurance price index.
XL launches chemical weapons product
XL Group's crisis management team has introduced a product covering chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear events.
Law firm rallying Quindell shareholders for class suit
Law firm Your Legal Friend is encouraging shareholders that have lost money on their investment in Quindell to claim for professional negligence against the outsourcing company's board and advisers.
Tasker completes Pro Hospitality purchase
Tasker Insurance Group has completed its acquisition of broker Pro Hospitality.
The POST Power List 2014
After much deliberation, Post finally reveals the top 10 shining lights of the insurance industry, along with details of who we think would play them in a movie of their life, to complete the Post Power List.
FCA reputation diminished after damning Davis report
The Financial Conduct Authority has been left "diminished" by a damning report into its handling of publicity around a life insurance thematic review, according to certain market observers.
UK insurers undeterred on sharing society progress despite international Uber concerns
The banning of Uber in several territories will not deter the UK insurance industry's engagement with sharing economy companies, according to commentators, with telematics providers tipped to help small car-sharing organisations obtain cover.