Articles by Stephanie Denton
Penny Black's New Year 2016
As the insurance industry rings in the New Year, Penny Black asked commentators how they like to celebrate and what resolutions they will be making for 2016.
Penny Black's Ghost of Christmas Keys
Last year at Keycare alone, 25 claims were made on Christmas Day for lost keys. Penny wonders if the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present or Future were involved.
More rainfall predicted as Cunningham Lindsey calls in international team to help cope with Storm Eva claims
A team of specialist property adjusters, from Cunningham Lindsey's overseas offices in Canada, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, will be arriving in the UK from 5 January 2016 to boost the firm's expert technical resources.
BLM becomes ABI’s first associate member
Law firm BLM has become the Association of British Insurers’ first associate member.
Towergate embarks on a 100-strong recruitment drive to grow sales force
Towergate Insurance Brokers is embarking on a recruitment drive of sales executives and sales leaders as it looks to grow its advisory sales force by 100 over the next two years and open new offices.
Lloyd's to launch index in 2016
Lloyd’s of London today plans to launch its own insurance-based index in mid-2016. The index will show diversified risk, loss ratios and be focused on insurance performance.
Covéa uses behavioural techniques to make policies easier to understand
Covéa Insurance has revamped its private car policy with the aim of making it easier to understand and more appealing for customers to read.
Editor's Comment: 2015: A year in review
Christmas is a time for reflection on the past year and to think about what 2016 might bring.
Market Moves - 17 December 2015
All the movers and shakers in the insurance industry.
Allianz apppoints Smith and Abboud to its board
Allianz Insurance has appointed Stephanie Smith and Jacob Abboud to its management board, to replace John Knowles who has decided to retire from the business.
LMA Academy sees its biggest year to date
With almost 7000 insurance professionals having taken part in events organised by the Lloyd's Market Association Academy since January, 2015 is set to be the biggest ever year for the LMA’s training and development team.
Marketform appoints Chubb's Brown as M&A global practice leader
Specialist Lloyd's underwriter Marketform has recruited Robert Brown as global practice leader of its mergers and acquisitions insurance operations.
Insurers welcome COP21 climate change target of 1.5 degrees
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the climate change deal agreed in Paris saying insurers have a 'critical' role to play in this.
Buncefield Anniversary: A look at the explosion and the fallout from it 10 years on
The explosion at the Buncefield oil depot on 11 December 2005 was the largest explosion ever in Europe during peacetime. Safeguards failed and as a result a fuel tanker overflowed.
Ecclesiastical appoints Edward Creasy as non-executive director
Ecclesiastical Insurance Group has appointed Edward Creasy as a non-executive director, subject to regulatory approval. He will also sit on the board of Ecclesiastical Insurance Office.
Kennedys expands in Scandinavia with merger and associations
Law firm Kennedys is expanding its international reach in Europe through agreements with three Scandinavian firms, which come into effect from 1 January 2016.
Chubb introduces cyber-bullying cover for HNW products
Chubb policyholders who become victims of cyber-bullying may claim up to £50,000 towards professional support, lost income and temporary relocation costs under their home policy following changes to the insurer’s private clients offering.
Editor's Comment: A once-in-100-years opportunity?
This week, as climate change experts gathered in Paris to discuss future targets, Cumbria was hit by its second deluge of flood waters in six years as Storm Desmond ravaged the UK.
Market Moves - 10 December 2015
All the movers and shakers in the insurance industry
Mike Webb steps down as chairman of Horwich Farrelly
Insurance industry law firm Horwich Farrelly has announced its current chairman, Mike Webb, will be leaving his role at the end of 2015.
Willis's Aubert to stand for Council of Lloyd's
Nicolas Aubert, CEO of Willis, is standing for election as a member of the Council of Lloyd’s.
Chaucer appoints XL Catlin's Callan as CFO
Lloyd's insurer Chaucer has appointed Robert Callan as chief financial officer of Chaucer Syndicates.
Cobra completes second acquisiton of quarter
Cobra Holdings has completed its acquisition of independent commercial insurance broker Philip Paul and Associates.
XL Catlin's Foster joins Pioneer
Pioneer Underwriters has appointed David Foster as group chief financial officer.