Articles by Katie Marriner
QBE splits European business
QBE has announced it is splitting its European division into two separate businesses from 1 October alongside a handover in leadership.
Ombudsman reveals 15% spike in complaints
The Financial Ombudsman Service has revealed a 15% increase in the number of complaints received between 1 January and 30 June when compared with 2012 figures.
Beazley launches emergency evacuation product
Beazley has launched an emergency evacuation cover product to assist in the case of kidnappings, natural disasters and political risk.
Ashgrove acquires Manchester-based broker
Ashgrove Insurance has bought Manchester-based broker Lloyd Howard Insurance Services.
Charles Taylor expands Middle Eastern operations
Charles Taylor has acquired a stake in Saudi Arabian loss adjuster Noble Inspection and Loss Adjustment Company.
European reinsurers should focus on US APH
The expected increased ultimate cost of dealing with asbestos claims of $10bn (£6.4bn) is a source of growing uncertainty for European reinsurers, Ruxley Research has said.
Online property catalogue site launched
A former police officer is one third of a business partnership that has established a website that will assist customers with their insurance claims following loss or damage to personal items.
Pioneer opens property cat division
David Carson has been appointed to grow Pioneer Underwriting's new property catastrophe reinsurance underwriting division.
Swiss group Helvetia records 13% profit growth
Swiss insurance group Helvetia has recorded first half post-tax profits of CHF4.7bn (£3.29bn) a 13% increase on its 2012 result.
Jelf Insurance Partnership launches motorsport division
Jelf Insurance Partnership is launching a motorsport division and expanding its teams in Hull and Leeds, it announced today.
Simon Maude joins Direct Group
Simon Maude has been appointed by Direct Group to grow its Total Claims Solution offering.
Insurance contracts top complaints list
Insurance contract terms received the most consumer complaints for the fifth consecutive year, according to data compiled by a London law firm.
PI law firm wants apology from Admiral
Personal injury law firm Thompsons Solicitors has asked Admiral to apologise for misleading the public about personal injury costs after it revealed a rise in profits in its half year results yesterday.
David Harries appointed Syndicate 386 active underwriter
QBE has appointed David Harries as active underwriter of Lloyd’s Syndicate 386.
140 000 uninsured cars seized annually
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau has revealed approximately 140 000 uninsured cars are seized by police each year.
Cyber insurance market remains untapped
A Timetric report has identified scope for expansion in the UK cyber liability insurance market – an area that currently represents 0.01% of the non-life market.
First Assist teams up with Cobra on IP products
First Assist Legal Protection has partnered with Cobra Special Risks to develop its intellectual property protection product range.
First Assist partners with Cobra on IP products
First Assist Legal Protection has partnered with Cobra Special Risks to develop its intellectual property protection product range.
Aviva’s Clayden appointed to lead QBE European claims
Dominc Clayden, Aviva general insurance claims director, has been appointed claims director at QBE.
Aviva’s Dominic Clayden to join QBE
Dominic Clayden, Aviva general insurance claims director, has been appointed claims director at QBE.
Citizens Advice wants end to cold calling
Citizens Advice has called for cold calling by financial services firms to be banned after new research revealed 32 million British adults have received unwanted contact about claiming for mis-sold payment protection insurance.
R&Q signals future MGA division growth
Randall & Quilter chief financial officer Tom Booth has not ruled out the company adding new accounts to its managing general agents division, and said it is progressing several run-off transactions including insurance companies.
No investigation for "Don't get mugged" campaign
The advertising watchdog has decided it will not investigate the Law Society's "Don't get mugged" campaign after it generated six complaints.
Two acquisitions announced for Thistle
Thistle Insurance Services has acquired E-warranty and Risk Management Support adding warranty and product protection to its services.