Articles by Will Kirkman
Castle Cover closure a sign of things to come, experts warn
Ageas broker Castle Cover's closure is a symptom of changing consumer behaviour, experts warned.
Ageas' Castle Cover closes to new business
Ageas' over-50s broker Castle Cover has closed its doors to new business.
Remaining Enterprise claims 'progressing rapidly', liquidator confirms
Premium claims yet to be returned to Enterprise policyholders will "progress rapidly" over the coming weeks, liquidator Freddie White has confirmed.
Ex-Autofocus employees accused of 'industrial scale' perversion of justice
Seven former employees of Autofocus were accused of doctoring credit hire rate evidence to defend insurers in court.
Autofocus trial over 'widespread perversion of justice' begins
A trial against seven former Autofocus employees for contempt of court began today at the Royal Courts of Justice.
Ping An overtakes Allianz as most powerful insurance brand
Chinese insurer Ping An has overtaken Allianz as the world’s most powerful insurance brand.
BRE and Axa unveil flood proof house to encourage resilient repairs
Watford-based building science centre BRE has developed a flood-resilient prototype home to show the most effective ways to protect properties against flood damage.
Motor premiums reach highest levels ever, says ABI
Motor premiums hit their highest recorded levels last quarter and rose more than five times the rate of inflation in 2016.
Brexit whitepaper confirms UK will negotiate for financial free trade
The government’s Brexit whitepaper has reaffirmed Theresa May’s promise to negotiate the freest possible trade in financial services between the UK and the European Union.
Finch acquires County Insurance Services
Finch Group has acquired its second independent broker of the year with the capture of County Insurance Services.
Public bodies forced to self-insure due to government cost cutting
The government is pushing public bodies to dramatically cut their commercial insurance costs, a Post investigation can reveal.
My other life: Amanda Fewkes, Bexhill - Cricket coach
When she’s not developing business for the premium finance provider, Fewkes coaches a junior cricket team
Career File: Andy Briggs
Aviva appoints Briggs as general and health insurance CEO
Career Development: Aviva makes Stonewall's top 100 employers list
Aviva is the only insurer to have made the list of top 100 employers for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender staff for the second year running.
County Group continues acquisition spree with Thompson Brothers capture
The County Group has acquired Thompson Brothers Insurance Consultants for an undisclosed fee.
Crawford appoints Sadowski as MD of contractor division
Crawford and Company has appointed Lee Sadowski as managing director of its UK contractor connection division.
Solvency II could harm consumers, says Insurance Europe
Solvency II is too conservative and harms consumers, Europe’s largest federation of trade bodies has said.
RSA makes first fintech venture with pet wearable investment
RSA has made its first external fintech venture with a cash for shares investment in app-based pet specialist Pitpatpet.
150 Allianz staff may lose their jobs under new proposals
Up to 150 Allianz staff may lose their jobs as a result of proposed changes to the company's claims and corporate partner operations.
Hyperion enters partnership with Manchester City FC
Hyperion has entered into a partnership with Manchester City FC and New York City FC.
Government apprenticeship reforms carry 'spectre of unintended consequences' says CII
The Chartered Insurance Institute said it is concerned over the “spectre of unintended consequences” following the implementation of the government’s planned apprenticeship levy.
FCA launches consultation on handbook changes
The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a consultation paper on the handbook changes needed to reflect the new insurance linked securities regime.
Charles Taylor opens Panama office
Charles Taylor has opened an office in Panama to market captive insurance services to businesses across Latin America.
Allianz awarded chartered status by CII
The Chartered Insurance Institute has awarded Chartered Insurer status to Allianz Insurance.