Articles by Stephanie Denton
Major motor insurer close to telematics deal for bicycles
A major motor insurer is close to launching a telematics offering for cyclists, in partnership with a telematics specialist, Post has learnt.
Editor's Comment: Scrutinisers under the spotlight
Insurers have long been used to proving their worth and providing their stakeholders with a healthy return on investment, but this week this particular spotlight turned on their regulators.
Market moves - 27 March 2014
A round up of who has moved where in the market this week.
Editor's comment: Joining forces to finish the race
Brokers and insurers could be described as having a love-hate relationship – like Roadrunner and Wile E Coyote.
IRM criticises government's 'fingers crossed' approach to risk management
The recent flooding episode has highlighted shortcomings in the government’s approach to risk events according to chairman of the Institute of Risk Management, Richard Anderson.
Editor's comment: Add-on agony advances
The insurance industry is no stranger to damning verdicts and this week’s, in the form of a report into the level of competition in the add‑ons market, must come as no surprise.
Gallagher Bassett wins mesothelioma payment scheme contract
The appointment of scheme administrators for the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme has been awarded to Gallagher Bassett International.
Biba and Ageas sign three-year conference sponsorship deal
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has signed a three-year partnership deal for conference sponsorship with Ageas.
Axa appoints RSA's Bromfield as Bristol branch manager
Axa has appointed Ian Bromfield as Bristol branch manager as part of plans to establish the operation as a full underwriting branch
Editor's comment: A humane culling
Personal lines insurers and brokers have had enough. They have taken it lying down for too long and now they are making a stand and fighting back.
UK storm and flood losses manageable for insurers says Fitch
The losses relating to the 2013/2014 winter floods and storms will be manageable for UK non-life insurers, according to a report by Fitch Ratings
Ascot signs five-year claims deal with Xuber
Ascot Underwriting has signed a five-year deal with Xuber, Xchanging’s insurance software business, for the provision of claims.
Ambant tackles client monies trapped in brokers' loss funds
Ambant has launched a loss fund service, which aims to tackle millions of pounds sitting unproductively in unreconciled, lost, forgotten or inaccessible loss funds held by brokers and third party claims administrators.
AJG broadens footprint in Latin America with shareholding in JAO
Arthur J Gallagher has deepened its investment in the Latin American insurance market by purchasing a majority shareholding in Peruvian reinsurance specialist JAO & Partners, in partnership with Mexican broker Grupo CP.
Editor's comment: Pressing the advantage home
Prime Minister David Cameron told the nation “money is no object” when he declared the recent floods a national emergency and staked his personal authority on rebuilding damaged UK regions to make them more resilient to extreme weather.
Editor's comment: Motor: A third way?
Motor has long been a special case in the world of insurance. It is a compulsory purchase that most customers hope to never use.
Editor's comment: RSA's big signing
Its competitors were mentally selling off its books of business, the rating agencies were all poised for a downgrade and its shareholders were not planning on dining out on their investment any time soon.
ABI kick-starts Flood Re CEO recruitment process with job ad
The Association of British Insurers has started its search for the chief executive of Flood Re and will be advertising the position in this week's Sunday Times.
Editor's comment: A crucial Valentine’s Day date
Autonomous – or driverless – cars are clearly the future.
Editor's Comment: Getting the band back together
Last year The Big Reunion hit our screens featuring pop groups Five, 911, Atomic Kitten, The Honeyz, Liberty X, Blue and B*Witched.
Editor's comment: The ratings game
The ugly issue of rated v unrated insurers has once again been pushed up the agenda, with news this week that the Solicitors Regulation Authority plans to roll out a consultation on the possibility of a ban on unrated or low‑ranking insurers from its …
Insurers and government agree Statement of Intent on social care reform
The Association of British Insurers and government have signed a joint Statement of Intent that sets out the steps needed to help people understand their long term care costs and plan to ensure adequate funding.
BMS joins forces with research institute for ERM solution
Independent insurance specialty firm BMS Group has entered into an exclusive partnership with research institute RTI International to offer enterprise risk management services.
Ace enhances D&O cover as liability and cyber top emerging risks poll
Ace has enhanced its directors' and officers' cover for the UK and Irish markets in response to market developments and feedback from its broker panel.