Articles by Katie Marriner
Nick Metcalf to lead new Liberty operation
Nick Metcalf has been named president and group managing director of Liberty Specialty Markets, a new operation created by integrating Liberty Mutual Insurance Group’s existing Lloyd’s Syndicate, Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe/LIU Europe, and its US…
Lloyd’s first half profit drops on 2012 result
Lloyd’s has posted a £1.38bn profit for the first half of 2013 down on its 2012 result of £1.53bn.
Woman jailed for bogus insurance claims
A London woman has today been jailed after making bogus travel and home insurance claims in an attempt to get £50 000.
Four crash-for-cash scammers convicted of fraud
Four people involved in a crash-for-cash scam worth nearly £500 000 were found guilty of conspiracy to defraud insurance companies yesterday at the Sheffield Crown Court.
Asta to manage new Axis Capital backed Lloyd’s syndicate
The Lloyd’s Franchise Board has granted approval in principle for Asta Managing Agency to establish and manage a new corporate syndicate backed by Axis Capital Holdings.
Aviva tops lists of most valuable insurance brands
Aviva, RSA and Axa have topped a list of the UK’s top 50 most valuable insurance brands compiled by brand valuation agency Brand Finance.
Lloyd’s first half profit drops on 2012 result
Lloyd’s has posted a £1.38bn profit for the first half of 2013 down on its 2012 result of £1.53bn.
Tulloch to expect a 'baptism of fire' at Aviva UK
Incoming Aviva UK and Ireland general insurance chief executive Maurice Tulloch has been warned to expect “a very different market environment” from the one he leaves behind in Canada.
Brokers confident they have professional indemnity gap covered
Many small website providers remain unaware of professional risks.
M&A surge imminent due to low interest rates and yields
PWC report predicts ‘quiet revolution’ in acquisitions.
BLP Insurance strengthens its board
Housing warranty insurance provider BLP Insurance has made two appointments to its board.
JLT Group acquires Towers Watson's reinsurance brokerage
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group is acquiring the reinsurance brokerage business of Towers Watson for a cash consideration of $250m (£156m).
New director for Bluefin's London branch
Paul Goodman has been appointed branch director in Bluefin’s London office.
Spain and Italy most interested in telematics
A majority of drivers in the six largest motor insurance markets in Europe have indicated they are willing to embrace telematics-based products, according to research by Towers Watson.
Older drivers tempted by 'try before you buy' telematics offering
A majority of drivers in the six largest motor insurance markets in Europe have indicated they are willing to embrace telematics-based products, according to research by Towers Watson.
Xchanging acquires US tech company
Xchanging subsidiary Xchanging Inc has acquired Market Maker4, an e-sourcing technology company based in the US, for a potential total consideration of up to $22m (£13.7m), subject to certain performance criteria.
RBS announces plans to sell more Direct Line shares
The Royal Bank of Scotland has announced its intention to sell more of its shareholding in Direct Line Group.
JLT Group to acquire Towers Watson's reinsurance brokerage business
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group is to acquire the reinsurance brokerage business of Towers Watson for a cash consideration of $250m (£156m).
Strategic importance of M&A to increase
A PWC report has found the strategic importance of mergers and acquisitions to insurers across the globe is set to increase.
Telematics product launched in Ireland
Ireland’s first dedicated telematics brand Boxymo has been launched by Octo Telematics in partnership with MCL Insurance Services.
Scottish civil litigation costs review not a repeat of Jackson reforms
Taylor review’s key proposals include QOCS and referral fee approval
Sam Hobson joins Lockton Real Estate and Construction
Lockton has appointed Sam Hobson as business development executive.
Women drivers more likely to recommend their motor insurer
Women drivers are more likely to recommend their motor insurer than men, a survey of more than 12 000 pre-renewal consumers has found.
VRS Vericlaim appoints 11 associate directors
Loss adjustor VRS Vericlaim has promoted 11 of its staff to associate directors of the company.