Articles by Katie Marriner
Industry will have time to deal with business implications of Brexit
Market commentators are divided over whether it is too early to start contingency planning ahead of the planned referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union, despite a senior Lloyd's official warning the sector to be prepared for all possible…
Legacy systems cited for brokers' poor view of insurer data
Less than one-fifth of UK brokers would describe the quality of data and information held by insurers as good or excellent, according to a survey by EDM Group.
Israeli start-up Passportcard planning UK launch
Travel insurance start-up Passportcard is intending to be operational in the UK by the end of 2016.
MoJ proposes capping CMCs' PPI fees
The Ministry of Justice has proposed capping fees charged by claims management companies handling mis-sold payment protection insurance claims, in a consultation launching today (15 February).
Norwegian Hull Club to open London office
The Norwegian Hull Club is to open an office in London's EC3 area, its first outside Norway.
Zurich closely monitoring Brexit developments
Zurich is keeping a close eye on how the referendum over UK membership of the European Union progresses, according to UK general insurance CEO Vibhu Sharma, who highlighted the company's position as one that is already headquartered outside the EU.
Zurich UKGI COR hits 109.5% amid £62m operating profit loss
Zurich's UK general insurance business has reported a £62m business operating profit loss in its 2015 full-year results due to a high volume of large losses, and claims related to the end of year UK storms and floods.
Biba expands PI panel for members
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has expanded its panel for members' own professional indemnity cover with MGB Insurance Brokers, Griffiths and Armour and Lockton on the board.
Four Birmingham ghost brokers sentenced
Four Birmingham men have been sentenced after a ghost broker insurance scam was uncovered by Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department detectives.
Covéa confirms direct motor launch
Covéa has officially launched its direct motor insurance offering, announced in December 2015.
IPT to blame for increase in building and contents premiums
The cost of buildings-only and contents-only insurance rose 3.5% in the most recent quarter, which can be largely attributed to the Insurance Premium Tax hike, according to the Association of British Insurers.
L&G partners with SSP for digital change programme
Legal & General has partnered with software provider SSP to deliver its new technology platform, including using a cloud-based quote system and an administration platform.
Willis GB commissions and revenues slump in 2015
Willis GB has reported a drop in revenue to $641m (£443m) for the 12 months to 31 December 2015 while, at group level, the broker reported a $24m net loss for Q4 2015.
XL Catlin partners with Ventus on SME offering
XL Catlin has partnered with Ventus Risk Management to allow the managing general underwriter to provide commercial property insurance for SMEs.
#PostPeople: 9-15 February 2016
All the latest insurance industry market moves between 9 and 15 February 2016 in full and in one place.
Advertising costs and competition major deterrents to insurers entering aggregator space
Sky-rocketing advertising costs and an already competitive market have been cited as potential deterrents for any insurers considering entering the aggregator space after an Accenture report estimated 83% of UK firms were contemplating such a move.
Towergate's Nathan takes on Primary Group role
Former Towergate Underwriting CEO Clive Nathan is to join Primary Group leading its investment in specialist underwriting and distribution across the UK and Europe.
Storms cost Aspen £17.8m in Q4
Aspen Insurance Holdings paid out $25.7m (£17.8m) related to UK floods in the quarter ended 31 December 2015 as it reported a combined ratio of 99.6% for the period.
Brexit would disadvantage SMEs' trading potential, RSA warns
Nearly three quarters of UK SMEs struggle to export beyond the European Union meaning they could be disproportionately disadvantaged if the UK votes to leave the EU in an upcoming referendum, RSA research has found.
Biba reveals keynote topics for Manchester 2016 conference
Brexit and terrorism threats are the topics of the opening and closing keynote debates at the British Insurance Brokers' Association's 2016 conference to be held in Manchester on 11 and 12 May.
UK General signs three-year capacity deal with Great Lakes
UK General has signed a three-year capacity agreement with Munich Re subsidiary Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK), which replaces Ageas as UK General's major capacity provider.
Chubb names Continental Europe country presidents
Chubb has named the leaders of its operations in Continental Europe, reporting to Continental Europe division president Jeff Moghrabi.
LV launches bespoke motor trade claims team
LV Broker has brought its commercial motor trade and combined motor trade claims teams under one roof with a new bespoke team based at the insurer's Croydon office.
Beazley reports 87% COR as it prepares for London HQ move
Lloyd's insurer Beazley saw its profits and gross written premiums increase for the year ended 31 December 2015 while its combined operating ratio improved to 87% (2014: 89%).