Articles by Katie Marriner
Bluefin grows Bournemouth branch with four hires
Bluefin has appointed a team leader, an account executive and two account handlers to its Bournemouth branch.
Gallagher Partnerships MD Sanderson exits
Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed Partnerships' managing director Alan Sanderson is to leave the business for an external opportunity.
Unrated carrier behind independent midwives PI solution
The capacity behind a commercial professional indemnity insurance solution for independent midwives is being provided by an unrated Gibraltan carrier, Post understands.
Personal lines pedigree marked Oliver out as Brown's top GIS candidate
Martin Oliver was top of Arthur J Gallagher underwriting and distribution executive chairman Adrian Brown's list to run the broker's personal lines business after managing director Des O'Connor departed in July, he told Post.
Martin Oliver to lead Gallagher Insurance Solutions
Former Allen & Allen Group UK chief executive Martin Oliver has been appointed by Arthur J Gallagher to be Gallagher Insurance Solutions managing director.
Markerstudy re-hires Tozer as account manager
Matt Tozer has returned to Markerstudy as an executive account manager after roles at the A&A Group and Igo4.
LV Broker recruits four to regional roles
LV Broker has announced four appointments in its commercial lines business, including promoting Mark Hands to head of trading for the north of England and Scotland.
Moorhouse Group working with FCA over sales processes
Moorhouse Group is making changes to its compliance processes following a Financial Conduct Authority investigation into its sales practices.
Acturis buys German software provider NAFI
Acturis Group has acquired German motor insurance software provider NAFI creating an international group with £40m annual revenues.
ABI warns BoE capital raising will drive up insurance costs
The Association of British Insurers has criticised the Bank of England over its plans to raise capital levels in financial institutions saying it will drive up the cost of insurance.
RUP appoints Axa's Mansell as commercial motor underwriter
RUP Commercial Risks has appointed Axa senior motor fleet underwriter Spencer Mansell as commercial motor underwriter.
Fourth Dimension looks to LV for claims role
LV third party claims head Elaine Clark has joined Fourth Dimension Innovation as claims director.
Axa bidding for Polish insurance unit, claim reports
Axa has offered between 500m PLN (£94m) and 600m PLN (£113m) for the insurance arm of MBank in Poland, according to reports.
RFIB promotes Brasier to Bermuda MD as Clark resigns
RFIB Group has promoted executive vice president Jeremy Brasier to head up its Bermudian operations.
Footman James partners with Chubb on classic car cover
Towergate-owned Footman James has partnered with Chubb Insurance giving its classic car customers access to the insurer's products and services.
GAB Robins hires Webb for learning and development role
GAB Robins UK has appointed Nicola Webb as learning and development manager to lead the loss adjuster's investment in customer service.
Guy Carpenter rolls out new European hail model
Guy Carpenter has launched a probabilistic hail model for Europe.
DLG joins FTSE 100
Direct Line Group has joined the FTSE 100 Index, FTSE Group has confirmed.
Oval International snapped up by Kaufman Financial Group
HW Kaufman Financial Group has bought Lloyd's broker Oval International which is to return to its original name, Lochain Patrick.
Ageas appoints Taylor as commercial underwriting head
Ageas has appointed Cathy Taylor as commercial underwriting and operations head.
More Than offers 16% premium cut for drivers with braking devices
More Than is to cut motor premiums by 16% for drivers that have autonomous emergency braking devices fitted as standard in their car.
Altitude hires former broker for underwriting role
Aviation and space underwriter Altitude Risk Partners has appointed former broker Charles Hollingworth as underwriter.
Allianz partners with Nationwide and Fix Auto for repair services
Allianz has partnered with Nationwide Crash Repair Centres and Fix Auto UK to provide vehicle accident repair services for the insurer across the UK.
Lloyd’s set to benefit from increased investment as eastern markets mature
Analysts say eastern interest is ‘clearly a trend’ after completion of several deals