Articles by Will Kirkman
Brokers outraged as SSP's Pure platform outage continues
Brokers remain in the dark over what is causing connection issues with SSP’s Pure broking platform as for a third day in the space of a week customers have experienced connection problems.
NAH leads calls for blanket ban on cold-calling
Over 70 organisations are calling on the government to put in place a blanket ban on cold-calling in the upcoming Autumn Statement.
FSCS pays out £2m to UK Enterprise motor policyholders
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has paid out over £2m in return of motor premium claims to Enterprise policyholders in the past two weeks.
JLT to sell majority of Thistle UK to PIB Group
JLT will sell the majority of its Thistle UK business to PIB Group, subject to regulatory approval.
Weil: SME market 'great opportunity' for Marsh
Marsh’s UK CEO Mark Weil said the UK SME market is a “great opportunity” following Marsh’s acquisition of Bluefin from Axa.
Marsh's Bluefin acquisition raises concerns over customer choice
Marsh’s acquisition of Bluefin from Axa has seen a mixed reaction from rival broker networks.
E-cigarettes: The new asbestos?
The use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, has grown exponentially since they appeared on the market 10 years ago. When it comes to covering the associated risks, are insurers and brokers playing with fire?
Fusion partners with Tokio Marine Kiln in £150m deal
Fusion has revealed a £150m capacity deal with Tokio Marine Kiln.
Zurich UK reports 44% profit following restructure
Zurich’s UK general insurance division saw business operating profit rise by 44.5% in the third quarter of 2016, despite an 8% drop in gross written premiums.
Interview: Nigel Teasdale, Foil
Referendum results, cabinet reshuffles and the shelving of long-awaited reforms add up to a turbulent year ahead for anyone in the insurance sector, not least those in the legal profession. For the Forum of Insurance Lawyers' incoming president Nigel…
Brokers welcome Crawford's Gallagher appointment
Brokers have welcomed the news of Charles Crawford’s appointment to UK operations director at Gallagher.
MoJ whiplash reform plans could come 'within days'
The Ministry of Justice could outline its plans to tackle whiplash ‘within the next 10 days’, a senior Medco source has told Post.
Bluefin continues acquisition spree with Northern Alliance
Bluefin has continued its string of acquisitions this year with the capture of West Yorkshire-based Northern Alliance Brokers.
Enterprise issued thousands of policies without authorisation
Enterprise Insurance wrote 10,000 UK roadside assistance policies in the UK without authorisation.
SSP appoints Scott Holmes as relationship manager
Broker platform SSP has appointed Scott Holmes as relationship manager to its data and distribution division.
Pre-med settlements are routinely undercutting claimants
Accident victims are routinely offered settlements by insurance companies that are several hundred pounds lower than the amount they are awarded if the case goes to court.
What is wrong with the UK retail CEO role at Gallagher?
Stuart Reid was the fifth UK retail CEO to depart A J Gallagher in as many years. So what is it about the role that causes such a short tenure?
Go Compare celebrates tenth birthday
Go Compare has saved customers over £1bn over its 10 year history, the company said.
Axa sees steady growth continue in Q3 2016
Axa saw group total revenue grow by 1.3% in the UK and Ireland for the third quarter of 2016, up to £3.24bn from £3.2bn from the same period last year.
Brunel Professional Risks acquires PI broker Pinsure
Brunel Professional Risks has acquired Sussex-based professional indemnity broker Pinsure.
Quarter of LGBT community think insurers do not care about them
Almost a quarter of the LGBT community believe that insurers do not care about them.
RSA to create 200 new jobs in Peterborough office
RSA has revealed it will be creating 200 new jobs in its Peterborough office over the next year.
Midas and Mulsanne provide capacity for former Enterprise motor policies
Midas Underwriting has signed a deal with Mulsanne Insurance to provide capacity for motor policies that had previously been underwritten by Enterprise Insurance.