Articles by Martin Croucher
Ignition Select has administration extended by a year
Collapsed Ipswich-based broker Ignition Select has had its administration period extended by a year.
UK entity of offshore Arron Banks firm applies to be struck off
Exclusive: A UK entity connected to an offshore Arron Banks holding firm has applied to be struck off the register of companies.
Post editor Stephanie Denton wins overall Biba journalist of year award
Post editor Stephanie Denton won overall journalist of the year award, in a year which saw the publication pick up 10 nominations.
Inga Beale to leave Lloyd’s next year
Lloyd’s has confirmed Dame Inga Beale will step down her role as CEO next year.
FCA to launch signposting service for people with pre-existing medical conditions
The City watchdog will create a service to direct people with cancer and other pre-existing medical conditions to affordable travel insurance.
Week in Post: How much are your limbs worth?
One of the highlights of the World Cup so far was watching Portuguese defender Pepe collapse in agony after receiving a pat on the back from Moroccan player Mehdi Benatia. But when you see how much footballers insure their body parts for, it isn’t really…
Zurich to move claims roles following Leeds office consolidation
Exclusive: Zurich is consulting over a number of claims handler roles as part of an office closure in Leeds.
Former claims fraud investigator jailed for fraud
The former director of a firm used in the past by Ageas and ERS to investigate fraudulent claims, has himself been jailed for fraud.
Credit hire firm valued at £110m following market float
Credit hire firm Anexo Group raised £25m through an initial public offering, valuing the group at £110m.
Big Four audit firms censured for 'lack of scepticism'
The Big Four audit firms have seen a fall in quality in the past year owing to a “failure to challenge management”.
Grahame Chilton steps down as UK Gallagher CEO
Grahame ‘Chily’ Chilton will step down from his role as UK CEO at Gallagher, and will be replaced by Simon Matson.
RSA could face loss from £100m Glasgow School of Art blaze
Exclusive: RSA is unlikely to face the majority of the expected £100m losses from this weekend’s fire at Glasgow School of Art. However the company said it is calculating its own exposure.
Carillion collapse causes ‘ripple effect’ of trade credit claims
The number of trade credit claims has increased by 50% owing to a “ripple effect” from the collapse of Carillion.
Claims firm We Go Look launches in UK
We Go Look, the US claims management firm dubbed the ‘Uber of inspections’, will launch in the UK.
Das v Asplin: Defence concludes for five co-accused
The remaining five defendants in the Das UK v Asplin trial did not take the stand, with lawyers instead reading character witnesses to the jury.
Cyclists could be excluded from rise in small claims limit
The government is considering plans to exclude cyclists and other vulnerable road users from the proposed £5000 limit on the small claims track.
Kendrick replaced by Furby in Chubb leadership reshuffle
Andrew Kendrick will be replaced by David Furby as head of UK and Europe.
Axa sells health broker to Ardonagh owners
Axa will sell its health broker, Health Insurance Group, to the private equity owners of Ardonagh.
Broker Right Choice receives £28m private equity investment
The private equity arm of Lloyds Bank has invested £28m for a minority shareholding in motor broker Right Choice.
Tokio Marine HCC buys Qdos business unit
A subsidiary of Tokio Marine HCC has bought the contractor business unit of Qdos Group for an undisclosed sum.
Quindell auditor slapped with £4.5m fine over misconduct
KPMG has been handed with a £4.5m fine as a result of its audit of controversial insurance services firm Quindell.
Three loss adjusters join forces to tackle tougher market
Exclusive: Three independent loss adjusters will eventually merge under a single brand in order to better face off against a wave of consolidation in the market.
Analysis: Has the industry learned its lesson after the collapse of a third unrated insurer in two years?
After three months of solvent run-off, Danish insurer Alpha finally fell over last month. Its collapse sent shockwaves through the market and prompted black cab drivers to besiege the offices of their London broker.
Interview: Steve Treloar and Jon Dye, LV and Allianz
When Allianz acquired 49% of LV’s general insurance business, it set the market talking. Martin Croucher talked to the CEOs of both businesses to chart their progress