Articles by Katie Marriner
Bluefin partners with Prism for disaster recovery services
Bluefin Network has partnered with Prism Network to give its broker members access to the disaster recovery business' services.
Ageas revises household product range
Ageas has revised its household policies including doubling cover and data download limits.
Three convicted in crash-for-cash scam
Three people have been convicted for their involvement in a crash-for-cash scam involving seven collisions across the Thames Valley and Metropolitan Police areas.
Flood Re excluded parties given hope as government and industry bodies meet
Defra conducting research into issues faced by SMEs and leasehold properties
Government to reform laws on London short-term letting
Research from Direct Line's select premier insurance shows London homeowners could earn an average of £116 per room once legislative changes making short-term letting easier come into force.
ABI outlines Flood Re SME exclusion stance at Defra meeting
The Association of British Insurers reiterated its view there is no evidence SMEs have a problem accessing affordable flood cover at a meeting between government and representative organisations yesterday.
Axa hires three in South West expansion
Axa has made three appointments in the first phase of its investment programme in the South West which will see the Bristol branch move to a full underwriting operation and the launch of a new branch in Cardiff.
Quinn family seeking compensation from state in £3.6bn lawsuit
The family of Quinn Insurance founder Sean Quinn has filed a €4.5bn (£3.6bn) lawsuit against the Central Bank of Ireland, the Minister of Finance and 10 directors of the Anglo Irish Bank.
DWF partner facing election as first lawyer master of Worshipful Company
DWF partner Graham Dickinson may become the first lawyer elected as master of the Worshipful Company of Insurers on July 17.
Argo looks to Xchanging for claims role
Argo International has appointed Rashpal Rooprai as senior liability claims adjustor.
Blanc ‘proud' to see Reed promoted to group role
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary chief executive Amanda Blanc says she is proud to see Matthew Reed promoted to an Axa group role, where he will take UK-developed practices to the global stage.
Axa hires Bluefin personal lines MD Walker
Bluefin personal lines managing director Jon Walker has left the broker after seven months to succeed Matthew Reed as Axa Commercial Intermediary managing director.
Ifed arrests 11 in national travel fraud bust
Eleven people have been arrested across the UK for submitting travel insurance claims thought to be fraudulent.
Too late for UK to follow Ireland's lead on injury board model
The chief executive of Ireland's Injuries Board has said it is too late for a similar personal injury compensation model to be established in the UK.
Vans targeted in one third of crash-for-cash claims
Light commercial vehicles have been involved in almost one third of collisions involving crash-for-cash fraud rings in the past 12 months, according to research from Hill Dickinson and anti-fraud firm APU.
Insurers voice concerns over prospect of mandatory telematics policies
Analysts predict opt-out system for telematics within next decade
CMA report provides boost but industry bemoans missed credit hire opportunity
Industry concerned inaction on subrogated repair costs prevents level playing field
Couple sentenced for £1.1m life insurance fraud
A man who faked his own death and his wife were sentenced to prison today after fraudulently claiming £1.1m from life insurance policies and investments.
Airmic 2014: Global risks ‘among the most dangerous an organisation can face'
The chief executive of risk management organisation Airmic is urging companies to take steps to increase resilience and adaptability to global risks.
Cunningham Lindsey launches forensic advisory division
Cunningham Lindsey has launched its UK forensic advisory services division giving detailed analysis around the financial loss elements of a claim.
Claffey elevated to MD of media broker
Media insurance broker Allan Chapman & James has appointed John Claffey as managing director.
AIG urges business leaders to be more aware of personal risks
Nearly two thirds of business leaders do not feel their personal assets are very exposed to management liability actions, according to research from AIG.
UK General and Lifesure team up for caravan scheme
Leeds-based managing general agent UK General has partnered with Lifesure Group on a scheme for high-end caravan owners expected to generate a minimum of £250 000 gross written premiums in its first year.
Transactor reports 18% turnover rise
Insurance software provider Transactor Global Solutions recorded an 18% increase in turnover for the year ended 31 March 2014 with combined group turnover expected to be over £9.5m (2013: £7.7m).