Articles by Katie Marriner
Ten's growth plans spur move to new Manchester premises
Ten Insurance has moved to new premises in Manchester alongside plans to double its Manchester staff over the next three years.
Axa puts 31 jobs at risk with commercial direct restructure
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has restructured its commercial direct business resulting in 31 roles being placed on notice of redundancy.
LV Broker launches three commercial products
LV Broker has expanded its commercial products offering to include manufacturers, wholesalers and leisure insurance.
Brokerslink expands Eastern European and African footprint
Brokerslink has expanded its Eastern European and African presence and has announced the incorporation of its holding company.
JLT looks to CFC for facilities boss
CFC commercial director Neill Cotton has joined JLT Re in London as facilities division head.
Biba to focus on brokers' 'core beliefs' at 2015 conference
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has chosen "delivering our promise" as the theme of its 2015 conference to be held one week after the general election.
Biba prioritising sharing economy as 2015 manifesto issue
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has confirmed its support for the sharing economy by its intention to include it in its 2015 manifesto.
Allianz's Miller to lead insurance surveyors body
Allianz Commercial's Andy Miller has been appointed chair of the Association of Insurance Surveyors.
ANV appoints two to consumer products team
ANV has grown its consumer products team with two hires including Sanjay Vara who joins as consumer products head.
Willis completes acquisition of Sweden's Max Matthiessen
Willis has completed its acquisition of a 75% controlling stake in Swedish insurance adviser Max Matthiessen.
Alan & Thomas grows footprint with Dorchester acquisition
Alan & Thomas has bought Casterbridge Insurance in Dorchester, the broker's second acquisition in the area in two months.
July 2015 implementation unlikely for Flood Re as groundwork continues
Flood Re boss Tom Woolgrove has admitted Q4 2015 date is now more likely
‘Wake-up call’ PWC survey reveals extent of customer distrust
Insurers admit industry must do more to improve sector’s service and image
Flood Re live date delayed to Q4 2015
The organisation in charge of implementing Flood Re is now progressing towards the scheme launching in Q4 2015 rather than next summer as planned.
Canopius acquires ANV team to run consumer products business
Canopius Group has launched a consumer products business for the UK affinity market.
Willis appoints Best to Guernsey role
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Martin Best as the managing director of Willis Management in Guernsey.
Ryan Direct Group snaps up Assurant Intermediary
Doncaster-based Ryan Direct Group is acquiring the entire share capital of Assurant Intermediary along with its 55 000 policies and £20m of gross written premiums for its home and protection books.
AA director Simon Douglas resigns
AA Insurance director Simon Douglas has resigned from his post to explore other career options, the broker has confirmed.
McGurk to head MSIG Glasgow branch
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group at Lloyd's has appointed Magnus McGurk as manager of its Glasgow branch.
Saga selects Arc Legal for landlord legal expenses cover
Saga has chosen Arc Legal Assistance to provide a landlord legal expenses policy within its landlord home insurance product.
Generali announces double resignation
Italian insurer Generali has announced two resignations of top executives including group chief insurance officer Sergio Balbinot.
Less than a third of customers trust insurance providers, finds PWC research
Less than a third of customers trust insurance providers, according to research from PWC, leading to the sector being ranked lower than retail banks and financial advisers.
Aon Hewitt Consulting appoints Andrulis to South-East Asia role
Jeremy Andrulis has been appointed Aon Hewitt Consulting South-East Asia chief executive.
Ofcom fines Ageas Retail £10 000
Ageas Retail has been fined £10 000 by Ofcom for making abandoned phone calls to consumers.