Articles by Stephanie Denton
Blue Insurances buyout co-founder for almost €10m
Online travel insurance broker Blue Insurances has completed a buyout of one of its founding directors, and shareholder, Rowan Devereux for just under €10m.
Editor's comment: Bring on the sales
It’s January, and as we all face the prospect of seasonal affective disorder setting in as we return to work and continue to rise before sunrise and head home in the dark, the good news is it’s sale time.
Editor's comment: New year, new you?
It’s a new year and many in the insurance market will be hoping to start it off on a positive note with a new fitness regime or by cutting down on their intake of fatty food and alcoholic drinks to herald a new ‘you’ for 2014.
Brokers should brace for more reforms in 2014
Brokers should be prepared to have their earnings hit even harder in 2014 as the Financial Conduct Authority concludes its market study into insurance add-ons according to a legal expenses insurer.
Perkins replaces Gienal as Zurich COO
Zurich Insurance has announced the appointment of Barry Perkins as chief operating officer, UKGI & shared services, effective from 1 January 2014.
Amlin Singapore launches P&I business with Raets Marine
Amlin Singapore has launched a shipowners’ protection and indemnity (marine liability) business and local charterers’ liability insurance in Singapore, in conjunction with Raets Marine.
Willis predicts unprofitable airlines market by 2015 as soft market continues
Unprecedented levels of competition, growth in exposures and low loss levels are driving premium reductions for insurance buyers during the busy airline renewal season according Willis Group Holdings.
Editor's comment: Ladies first (at last)
When I joined the insurance market in 2004, just under 10 years ago, the ‘required’ dress code for me to enter the hallowed halls of Lloyd’s of London was a skirt or dress.
Post expands coverage to include international insurance news
Post is delighted to confirm Insurance Insight is now part of postonline.co.uk giving our subscribers a truly global insurance view on the industry.
DAS UK welcomes clarification on freedom of choice
Legal expenses insurer, DAS, has welcomed the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union clarifying freedom of choice, both regarding the appointment of solicitor and funding.
Editor's comment: Welcome home, Chily
Carslberg doesn’t do reinsurance broking chiefs, but if it did, they would probably be former Benfield chief executive Grahame ‘Chily’ Chilton.
Website review: Churchill Home Insurance: Churchill site dogged by erratic loading times
Web performance specialist Gomez finds insurer’s home site could do better.
Editor's comment: The benefits of owning up
It is not unusual for the average person to have a personal bank account, a credit card account and a savings account.
China pipeline explosion sees ¥4.6m in claims
The China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation has received an estimation of ¥4.6m ($755 000) in claims from an oil pipeline explosion in Qingdao province, according to the China Insurance Regulatory Commission.
Your say: The other side to MFN clauses
Paul Galligan, managing director of Compare The Market, wrote an article in Post commenting on most favoured nation clauses and, as a broker in direct competition with the aggregators, I wanted to comment on Galligans one-sided view
Scottish constitution: A separate health and safety regime for Scotland?
The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 is now in force across the UK, however what has gone largely overlooked thus far are the exceptions to ERRA and the potential for a uniquely Scottish approach to the regulation of health and safety.
Your say: Careful planning is the key to social media success
I read your feature on social media and found it extremely refreshing that our industry is now recognising the benefits of engaging with customers via this channel.
Underwriting Service Awards 2013: Winners announced
Last night saw the fourth annual Underwriting Service Awards take place at the Royal Garden Hotel.
Editor's comment: Sticking to the knitting
Sometimes you just need to stick to what you know best, a point proved by Capita this week when it sold ailing insurance businesses BDML, Lancaster, Sureterm and Delta to Markerstudy for an undisclosed sum.
Penny Black's insurance week - 21 November 2013
Having told a Lloyd’s audience his report on Scottish civil litigation reforms was dubbed “Jackson with a kilt on” by critics, Sheriff Principal James Taylor last week expressed his surprise that no one had turned up at the event brandishing pitchforks.
Gooding takes on IMO role for IUMI
The International Union of Marine Insurance has appointed a new representative at the International Maritime Organisation.
Gooding takes on IMO role for IUMI
The International Union of Marine Insurance has appointed a new representative at the International Maritime Organisation.
Almost 20% of motorists would consider telematics at next renewal
Nearly one in five motorists will consider taking out black box car insurance policies at their next renewal date as the technology goes mainstream, according to Consumer Intelligence.
TT Club to insure Europe's largest logistics port
The TT Club will be providing liability cover for London Gateway, the UK’s largest deep-sea container port and Europe's largest logistics park.