Articles by Rosie Quigley
Deloitte appoints insurtech expert Walsh as insurance partner
Deloitte has appointed Nigel Walsh, former head of insurance at Capgemini as a partner in its insurance practice.
MPs call for stricter recall process on 'fire risk' white goods
MPs are being urged to back a recall list in order to make white goods safer as they pose a considerable fire risk to households.
Italian government extends funding to fix damage cause by quake
Damages caused by the recent earthquake in Italy will be paid out by the state, the Italian government decided earlier this week.
Insurtech start-ups: Funding the future
Insurtech start-ups have a range of options to fund their business: from private equity to crowdfunding, from partners to business angels, from incubators to accelerators. Innovators are using old and new ways to raise money - and each of them has its…
Whiplash reforms 'have been shelved'
Whiplash reforms have been shelved by the Ministry of Justice, the Association of British Insurers has said.
Gable administration was 'inevitable', say brokers
Brokers have described Gable’s administration as “inevitable”, with those who still hold policies with the troubled Liechtenstein insurer being advised to immediately find new cover.
Claims Club Summit 2016: Historical sex abuse claims handling may need to be reformed
Insurers are being called on to reassess how historic abuse claims are handled so that they give more justice to abuse victims.
Claims Club Summit 2016: Artificial intelligence could bring increased accuracy
Artificial intelligence could be used to make the claims process more efficient as robots are said to be able to complete tasks quicker and without errors.
'Smart contracts' could mean lower premiums and efficient claims management
'Smart contracts' could help insurers settle claims quicker and provide better services and potentially save $21bn (£17bn) worth of claims costs globally.
Swinton chooses new headquarters in Manchester city centre location
Swinton Group has moved its Manchester headquarters and customer contact centre to a new city centre location.
Cornish Mutual expands with new Devon Office
Cornish Mutual has opened a new Devon office in order to help service its growing membership in East Devon, Somerset and Dorset.
Dashfield and Thorstensson step down from top jobs at Sirius
Sirius International Managing Agency has experienced senior management changes at its Lloyd’s managing agency.
Axa and Allianz are still the only insurers on Interbrand's Best Global Brands list
Axa is the number one insurer on Interbrand’s Best Global Brands list for the eighth year running with an increased value of 14% to $10.57bn.
Aviva offers leak detector to policyholders
Aviva will offer policyholders a leak detection device as part of the insurer's tie-up with Homeserve.
Verdict still to be reached on AIG professional indemnity case
A professional indemnity case between AIG Europe and private investors opened proceedings today.
Slater and Gordon cuts 640 UK jobs following huge losses
Slater and Gordon has cut 640 jobs in the UK and approximately 70 roles in Australia, in the wake of losses of A$1bn (£586m) in Q1.
ALPS opens office to reach growth targets
Auto Legal Protection Services, is expanding its UK operations with the opening of a new office in Congleton in the North West of England.
AIG court case against private investors continues
A professional indemnity insurance appeal brought by AIG Europe against private investors will be heard in the Supreme Court on Monday, 10 October 2016.
Tough attitude from ICO on Talk Talk breach highlights issue for data protection regulations
Insurance lawyers believe the Talk Talk data breach has highlighted important issues in time for the forthcoming 2018 data protection regulations.
Besso Insurance Group reports 16% increase in brokerage as turnover hits £37.6m
Besso Insurance Group has reported a strong increase in its brokerage income in its 2015 results as turnover currently stands at £37.6m with pre-tax profits of £5.26m.
New cyber coverage endorsement could minimise business interruption following an attack
Fm Global has introduced a new add-on product which gives current policy holders the opportunity to maximise their recovery from a cyber-attack.
Big Data – a challenge and opportunity for brokers
The rise in Big Data could usher in a host of opportunities for insurers to expand their customer bases and develop innovative products and services; but it could also prove a test for brokers.
Engineering insurance sector is under-evaluating cyber risks
Cyber risks are underestimated by engineering underwriters despite the Internet of Things and cloud computing having a direct impact on engineering risk landscape.
Applied Systems introduces Applied Epic into the UK market
Applied Systems has introduced its cloud-based broker management system, Applied Epic, to the UK.