Articles by Will Kirkman
Claimant lawyers accuse government of ‘washing its hands’ of injured people
The government has been accused of taking a ‘sledgehammer approach’ to personal injury reform as it today introduces the Civil Liability Bill to parliament.
This week in Post: Claims, costs and closures
This week I was lucky enough to climb on the top of a lift with one of Allianz’s engineer surveyors and take a trip up and down a building.
Axa denies U-turn after customer has excess refunded from Liverpool car park fire
Exclusive: Axa has denied it has made a U-turn after a customer had their excess refunded from the Liverpool car park fire.
NMU to close Letchworth office in restructure
Munich Re service company NMU is closing its Letchworth office in a restructure of its Southern Region operations.
Motor premiums climbed by over 10% in 2017
Premiums for all types of motor insurance increased in Q4 2017.
Saffron acquires Hertford-based broker Continuum
Broker Network-owned Saffron Insurance has acquired Hertford business insurance broker Continuum.
Cost of motor claims hits highest ever level
The cost of motor claims has climbed to the highest level on record, the ABI said. However, claimant solicitors say the numbers don't paint the whole picture.
Industry calls for tougher CMC regulation ahead of Commons debate
Exclusive: Industry has urged government to take a tough stance on cold calling ahead of a debate in parliament.
Consortium completes $952m acquisition of Canopius
A private equity consortium led by Centerbridge Partners has completed its acquisition of Canopius.
Burford Capital to set up insurance company in Guernsey
Investment management firm Burford Capital has received outline approval to set up an insurance company in Guernsey.
Esure broadened risk appetite to spur motor growth, says Ogden
Esure has been able to grow its motor book substantially over the past three years as a result of a more relaxed risk appetite.
GRP hires Clive Nathan as CEO of MGA division
Global Risk Partners has appointed Clive Nathan as CEO of the group’s managing general agent division.
RSA director of motor and injury claims Ian Currie set to retire
Exclusive: RSA director of motor and injury claims Ian Currie is set to retire at the end of the month.
Alpha Insurance in liquidation, blames CBL
Alpha Insurance has placed itself into solvent liquidation as a “direct consequence” of the failure of CBL Insurance.
Axa to buy XL for $15.3bn
Axa has entered an agreement to acquire 100% of XL Group for $15.3bn (£11.1bn).
Senior director leaves in UK General restructure
Exclusive: A senior director has left UK General and further roles are at risk as the group moves to restructure its sales team.
Chubb says it shouldn't pay for Weinstein's court defence
Chubb has asked a court to recognise it does not have to provide coverage for the defence of producer Harvey Weinstein in connection to 11 sexual harassment lawsuits.
UK brokers warned over unrated insurers following action on Danish carrier
Brokers have again been warned against using unrated carriers following solvency difficulties at Danish carrier Alpha Insurance.
Compass to retain brand after acquisition by Towergate owners
Exclusive: Compass Broker Holdings will retain its own brand after being acquired by HPS and Madison Dearborn Partners, executive chairman Alex Alway has confirmed.
Hastings confident of continued growth following strong results
Hastings is confident it will reach three million customers during 2019 following strong 2017 results.
My other life: Derrick Potton, Hiscox, diver
When not busy as sales director at Hiscox UK & Ireland, Derrick Potton spends his time diving.
JLT’s ‘chequebook open’ to European acquisitions following strong results
JLT is open to targeting bolt-on acquisitions in Europe following the group’s strong 2017 results.
Interview: Romaney O'Malley, AIG
AIG head of UK regions Romaney O’Malley has been heading the group’s industrial segment since June 2016. She explains to Will Kirkman how the insurer is reshaping its approach to risk and fostering its female talent
Scottish government endorses ABI's efforts on diversity
The Scottish government has endorsed the Association of British Insurers' efforts on diversity across the insurance sector.