Articles by Katie Marriner
Applied Systems launches mobile product into UK
Technology firm Applied Systems has launched its mobile app for account executives into the UK.
Blog: Five leadership lessons from Rudy Giuliani
Is there a better person to explain the key principles of leadership than the man at the forefront of leading New York City, and arguably the world, through the aftermath of the 9/11 crisis?
Hiscox exits care home sector
Hiscox has confirmed it is withdrawing from the care home sector to focus on its core lines of business.
Hiscox adds two to London market personal accident team
Hiscox has expanded its London market personal accident team with the hire of a team leader and senior underwriter.
P&I Clubs face 5% premium increase, claims report
Lloyd's broker Tysers is estimating a 5% premium increase for P&I Clubs after a benign 2013/14.
Applied Systems plots UK growth
Brokers using Applied Systems software can expect to see growth in the US firm's UK arm in its product offering and staff numbers, according to the company's senior leaders.
Applied Systems unveils updated customer portal product
Insurance technology company Applied Systems has unveiled the latest version of its client portal product to be used in the UK.
Pet Plan revamps friend referral scheme with Digital Animal partnership
Pet Plan has partnered with technology business Digital Animal on a social media marketing campaign to replace its manual "recommend-a-friend" scheme.
Hiscox appoints Krefta to Syndicate 33
Hiscox Re chief underwriting officer Michael Krefta has been appointed joint active underwriter for Syndicate 33 and active underwriter for Syndicate 6104.
Montague to head Aviva board from April 2015
Sir Adrian Montague is to take over as non-executive chairman of Aviva after the retirement of John McFarlane in April 2015.
Skuld reports record H1 contingency reserves
Norwegian marine insurer Skuld has reported record contingency reserves of $354m (£217.7m) for the first half of the year.
Prosight grows footprint with string of hires
Prosight Specialty Underwriters has established an accident and health team in the London market and appointed Roger Perry as lead underwriter.
Gaywood takes up AA fraud role
Steve Gaywood has been appointed counter fraud head at AA Technical Solutions.
ABI data finds 84 000 bodily injury claims settled in Q2
There were around 84 000 bodily injury claims settled in Q2 2014, according to new data from the Association of British Insurers.
Gable sees 43% H1 GWP leap
Gable Holdings has reported a 43% increase in gross written premiums for the six months ended 30 June 2014 to £39m (H1 2013: £27.3m).
Gable partners with Iprism on £100m UK agreement
Lichtenstein-based insurer Gable has partnered with Iprism Underwriting Agency to write commercial business in the UK market.
Sportscover enters strategic talks with Hamilton Insurance Group
Lloyd's insurer Sportscover and Bermuda-based property and casualty insurer Hamilton Insurance Group have entered into exclusive talks around the future control of Sportscover Underwriting.
Canopius expands US presence
Canopius Group has expanded its US presence with the launch of Canopius Underwriting Agency.
Hiscox looks to RSA for partnerships hire
Hiscox has appointed RSA's Robert Moore as its UK direct and intermediated partnerships head.
Delay dismissed as My Licence launch is tipped for coming weeks
The My Licence hub is just weeks away from launching, according to the Motor Insurers' Bureau.
Sarah Bill’s worth called into question by claimant and defendant lawyers
‘Ambiguous wording’ cited among major qualms with draft legislation
Go Compare sees turnover rise 4.6%
Aggregator Go Compare has reported a 4.6% increase in turnover for the year ended 31 December 2013 to £109.9m (2012: £105.1m).
Ageas boosts personal accident cover for SMEs
Ageas has made several changes to the cover offered under its personal accident policy for SMEs including an increase in cover for funeral and medical expenses.
Chubb promotes Rehman to Europe CEO
Chubb Insurance has appointed Jalil Rehman as chief executive of its European business.