Articles by Rosie Quigley
SchemeServe makes two senior appointments to its board
John Price and Colin Kippin have been appointed to SchemeServe's board at chief operating officer and director, respectively.
Insurtech firms could face Brexit brain drain
Insurtech start-ups could face a talent black hole as a result of Brexit, analysts have warned.
Lemonade rolls out US-wide expansion
Lemonade will be expanding nationwide within the over the next year, with the company claiming its service is highly demanded in California, Michigan, New Jersey and Texas.
Rising Star: Emily Osborne, BLM
In just six years at BLM, Emily has become an associate at the law firm
Ocaso rejects £50,000 claim due to policy holder withholding information
The Welsh assembly has criticised Ocaso Insurance’s refusal to pay out for a £50,000 flood damage claims, calling the decision ‘unreasonable’.
RSA makes two senior appointments to its underwriting team
Robert Kemp and Leigh Langton have both joined RSA in senior underwriting positions within the firm’s Global Risk Solutions UK operation.
Ex-LV employee sentenced for bribery
A former LV employee and an employee from a claims management company have been sentenced to 12 months in prison for bribery.
FCA admits its email system was 'spoofed'
The Financial Conduct Authority said it issued a fake email to its mailing list on Friday.
EU data regulations 'inevitable' in UK despite Brexit
The UK could adopt a similar regulatory framework as the EU's General Data Protection Regulation even after Brexit, say industry lawyers.
Cyber insurance market has 'hit a fork in the road' in 2016
Cyber policy writing has reached a ‘fork in the road’ as the industry is pulling in different directions when it comes to policy cover.
Two insurers join Markerstudy pet insurance aggregator
Two major insurers have joined Markerstudy's newly-launched pet insurance aggregator.
US and EU bilateral agreement on reinsurance should eliminate competitive disadvantage
Negotiations between the US and EU surrounding a bilateral agreement on reinsurance has been reiterated.
New 'Face Time' app launched to lower claims cost of whiplash
A new app, using the same technology as Face Time, has been developed with the aim of reducing overall cost incurred by whiplash and injury claims and improve case management.
FCA extends timetable on PPI complaints deadline
The Financial Conduct Authority said it needs more time to make a decision on whether it will impose a cut-off deadline for Payment Protection Insurance claims.
Customers urged to 'shop around' for better deals as van insurance increases by 11.7%
Van insurance premiums have increased to an average of £1591 with best-buy deals going up by 11.7%.
Ex-Ropner Insurance employee ordered to pay £21,000 after poaching clients
Ex-Ropner Insurance Services employee Philip Wood has been ordered to pay £21,000 and forbidden to carry out business with clients obtained during his employment with the broker.
Treasury increasingly reliant on tax receipts from insurance firms
The UK’s financial services sector contributed £71.4bn in taxes in the year to March 2016 with banks and insurers being the biggest contributors.
Aviva to delist shares in New York stock exchange
Aviva has delisted its shares from the New York Stock Exchange after selling its US insurance operations.
Families affected by St Albans sinkhole will return to homes in time for Christmas
After spending 14 months away from their homes following a sinkhole that opened in St Albans, families will be able to return to their houses in time for Christmas.
Insurers meet with ministers to discuss Brexit strategy
Insurers and other financial services bosses met with senior ministers to discuss the country's Brexit strategy.
Post People: 5 - 9 December
The latest people moves from the insurance industry
Biba launches flood product for businesses in flood hit areas
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has developed an affordable solution for small businesses excluded from Flood Re.
Rising Star: Scott Wallberg, DAC Beachcroft
Scott Wallberg is a solicitor for DAC Beachcroft's global litigation team
Talk Talk attacks will raise awareness of cyber insurance policies
This week's cyber-attack on Talk Talk and Post Office broadband will see a higher uptake in cyber policies, according to experts.