Articles by Stephanie Denton
Dates announced for dissolution of parliament and general election in 2015
The Leader of the House has announced that, subject to the progress of business, the last sitting day of parliament before the dissolution prior to the General Election will be on Thursday 26 March 2015.
Blog: Five Quindell headlines that should have rung alarm bells
Following the news today that Quindell founder and chairman Rob Terry has resigned from the board of directors with immediate effect, Post lists five recent headlines that spelt trouble for the firm.
Editor's comment: Is London past its best?
The insurance market is on the verge of a golden era. This is according to Inga Beale, CEO of Lloyd’s, who was speaking to more than 1000 delegates at the East Asia Insurance Congress in Taipei.
Equinox Global expands its presence in France
Equinox Global, the Lloyd’s cover holder, has appointed Vladimir Malenic at Equinox France, which recently moved into a new central Paris office.
Hiscox reports solid Q3 statement with broadly flat GWP
Hiscox has reported a slight dip in gross written premiums of £1.36bn (2013: £1.37bn) for the first nine months of the year to 30 September and claimed a disciplined approach in reinsurance was offset by steady growth in insurance lines.
71% of people say insurers use of social media unfair to check claims
Only 29% of insurance customers think it is fair for insurance companies to use social media posts to check the validity of claims, research from Consumer Intelligence shows.
Former Swinton CEO Halpin fined and banned from senior roles after adds-ons mis-selling
The Financial Conduct Authority has fined three former senior executives of Swinton Group £928,000.
Editor's Comment: Is terror the fraud tipping point?
In August the UK’s terror threat level was raised from “substantial” to “severe”, the second highest of five levels, in response to conflicts in Iraq and Syria.
AIG deal with Cobalt a 'statement' for London to be a global centre of Islamic finance
AIG has made 'clear statement' on behalf of the London insurance market that it is keen to make London a leading global centre for Islamic finance, according to Cobalt Underwriting CEO Richard Bishop.
More than 80% of school leavers and graduates would not consider insurance as a career
Only 18% of UK sixth form and university students said they would consider insurance as a future career according to research by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Editor's comment: Practise what you preach
It’s always nice when people practise what they preach, rather than taking the ‘do as I say, not as I do’ approach – and it seems brokers should be taking a bit of their own advice at the moment.
Editor's comment: First-date nerves
First dates can be awkward situations, with the run‑up to them plagued by never‑ending doubts about what to wear, where to meet, what your date will think and whether the all‑important chemistry will be present.
Case managers to seek chartered status
UK case managers are planning to seek accreditation and, ultimately, chartered status in order to get recognition of the practice as a distinct set of competencies and skills.
Editor's comment: Restore trust before it’s too late
Trust is an important part of any relationship, be it with a life partner, a friend, a shop or a service provider.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2014: The winners
Ageas was acclaimed as having the fraud investigation team of the year at last night's Insurance Fraud Awards.
Editor's comment: A bitter pill to swallow
While some things are well worth waiting for, others – as the Competition and Markets Authority’s final report into the private motor market demonstrated this week – really are not.
Top 100 UK Insurers 2014: Top 20 insurer profiles
A detailed look at the top 20 UK insurance firms according to AM Best's Top 100 UK Insurers Table, including board members, broker agencies, staff and UK reserves. For full table and map of regional offices see bottom of page.
Editor's comment: A taxing sting in the tail
As Benjamin Franklin said, only two things in life are certain: death and taxes. But the latest tax decision to come from the European Court of Justice has a particularly nasty sting in the tail for the UK insurance industry.
Editor's comment: Pitching to the politicians
Later this month the major political parties will hold their final conferences before the 2015 general election — providing a critical opportunity for the insurance industry to influence policy making and politics before manifestos are locked down.
Rehabilitation Awards 2014: The winners
Today, rehabilitation professionals gathered at Le Meridien, London, for the tenth annual Post Rehabilitation First Awards to celebrate their achievements over the past year.
Editor's comment: We must value our talented women
If there is one sector lower down the public affection pecking order than insurers, it’s payday lenders.
Editor's comment: Decision time for Scotland
There are just two weeks to go until Scotland makes a huge decision. Does it remain part of the UK and benefit from the security and opportunity the ‘Better Together’ campaign claims it gains, or does it forge its own path and break free with…
Editor's comment: We’re better off with one voice
There is something to be said for going it alone, for forging a new path, breaking new ground and taking a stand.