Articles by Katie Marriner
Which? clamps down on financial products' ‘sneaky fees'
Which? is calling for clarity around fees and charges on financial products following an investigation that revealed 50% of the motor insurers it examined had increased their fees in the past three years.
Tesco Compare to close next month
Tesco is to shut down its price comparison website Tesco Compare from 31 August.
ABI critical of draft Flood Re finance rules
The Association of British Insurers has deemed the draft rules on the financial management of Flood Re "unworkable" following the launch of a consultation on the scheme's regulations.
Beazley CEO Horton braced for MH17 war claims
Beazley chief executive Andrew Horton has admitted the speciality insurer could face exposure following last week’s Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 disaster.
Sportscover makes double senior underwriting appointment
Sportscover Europe has appointed Simon Bowring and Gary Pigot as senior underwriters based in London.
Atrium agrees to settle MH17 hull war loss
Atrium Syndicate 609 has confirmed it is the lead hull war policy insurer for Malaysia Airlines and has agreed to settle that aspect of the MH17 loss.
My Licence live on Open GI
Insurers can now access the My Licence hub through Open GI, with a number of panel insurers already signed up to the service.
Mactavish calls for contract legislation to clarify broker role
Insurance contracts legislation should include guidance on the role of brokers in overcoming contracting issues between insurers and their customers, insurance governance firm Mactavish has said.
Ageas updates rating process for van product
Ageas has changed the rating process for its Van Guard product pricing policies on the individual circumstances of the customer rather than a postcode.
Hood Group partners with Asda on household product
Hood Group has been appointed by Asda to launch its home insurance product through Asda Money.
FCA to publish whistleblowing guide
Financial Conduct Authority chief executive Martin Wheatley has confirmed the watchdog will be publishing a guide to whistleblowing but has dismissed claims it is part of the regulator's thematic projects.
McCafferty ‘outstanding candidate' for Flood Re role, claims Woolgrove
Interim Flood Re chief executive Tom Woolgrove says newly appointed permanent CEO Brendan McCafferty has a unique set of skills to get the scheme across the line.
DLG seeks action on PCWs' ranking of monthly premiums
Direct Line Group is calling for greater clarity around the way price comparison websites rank premiums when a consumer has opted to pay monthly.
Biba calls for level playing field for aggregators
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is urging the Financial Conduct Authority to act on the findings of its thematic review of price comparison websites by ensuring aggregators meet customer expectations.
Paymentshield's McCafferty appointed Flood Re boss
Paymentshield commercial director Brendan McCafferty has been appointed Flood Re chief executive and will take up the role in Q4 2014.
Conduct is most concerning emerging risk for London market internal auditors
FCA perceived as being more focused on London market than its predecessor
Brokers warn over impact of renewal transparency plans on direct insurers
ABI sends FCA letter asking it to enforce minimum standards of information
BIA 2014 – General Insurer of the Decade: Allianz Insurance
Only one general insurer in the UK can boast 45 consecutive quarters of underwriting profit as well as unrivalled stability in its strategy and leadership, earning it the respect of peers and investors alike.
BIA 2014 – Insurance Personality of the Year: Bronek Masojada
The Hiscox chief executive won this year's prestigious award
BIA 2014 – Insurance Broker of the Decade: Thomas Carroll Group
Over the past 10 years, revenue at one broker has more than tripled, headcount has doubled and it has made the ‘Sunday Times Best Company to Work For’ list for nine years running.
BIA 2014 – Achievement Award: Barry Smith
The Ageas Group chief operating officer is "passionate about what he does"
Deakin promoted to Gallagher International COO
Arthur J Gallagher UK commercial director Janice Deakin has been promoted to chief operating officer of Gallagher International.
Ghost broker sentenced to three years in jail
A ghost broker who targeted Manchester students has been sentenced to three years in jail.
Gallagher Insurance Solutions loses two senior execs
Two senior executives have left Gallagher Insurance Solutions to take on other commercial interests, broker Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed.