Articles by Will Kirkman
Lawyers brand Admiral 'arrogant' over Facebook app
Legal experts and social media analysts have branded Admiral “arrogant” after the insurer’s initiative to use driver’s Facebook profiles to price insurance quotes was blocked by Facebook this morning.
Telematics growth likely to be slow in Germany
The growth of telematics car insurance policies is likely to be slow in Germany because of limited interest from both insurers and customers, in contrast to the UK’s growing market.
Facebook delays Admiral's controversial young driver initiative
A plan to use a driver's Facebook profile to price insurance quotes has been delayed after activists pointed out the scheme fell foul of the social network's privacy policies.
My other life: Jonathan Clark, Scor, sailing
When he’s not heading global business solutions claims, Clark likes to get out onto the water
CII launches Strategic Manifesto following internal review
The Chartered Insurance Institute launched its Strategic Manifesto, with a focus on re-establishing public trust in the insurance sector.
PIB Insurance Brokers acquires Carmichael & Partners
PIB Insurance Brokers has acquired Aberdeen-based brokers Carmichael & Partners.
Enterprise deficit nine times larger than predicted
Failed Gibraltar insurer Enterprise had a total deficit of £96.4m, almost nine times more than the original estimate of £11m.
Motor premiums continue to rise into third quarter
The average comprehensive motor insurance premium has risen by 9% over the last year, according to the Association of British Insurers.
IUA body to monitor emerging technology
The International Underwriting Association is establishing a new focus group to assess the future impact technology will have on London underwriting.
Biba urges Chancellor not to increase Insurance Premium Tax
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is urging the government not to increase Insurance Premium Tax in the Autumn Statement.
Incoming Axa CEO McCafferty welcomed by brokers
Brokers have reacted positively to Brendan McCafferty’s appointment to Axa CEO for intermediated and direct.
Brendan McCafferty appointed intermediated and direct CEO of Axa
Axa has appointed Brendan McCafferty as CEO, intermediated and direct, assuming the duties left following Amanda Blanc’s promotion to group CEO.
Gallagher continues to see strong growth into Q3 2016
Arthur J Gallagher’s broking division saw strong growth in the first nine months of the year, with net earnings increasing 23% to $97.7m (£80.2m) compared to $75.5m (£62m) for the same period last year.
Biba urges government to ring-fence further IPT revenue for flood defences
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is calling on the government to ring-fence extra revenue from the Insurance Premium Tax for flood defences.
Insurance Europe sets out demands for IPID
Insurance Europe has published an insight briefing urging the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority to simplify the insurance product information document.
Reid's departure from Gallagher doesn't shock brokers
Gallagher retail CEO Stuart Reid’s mutual departure from the group has come as no surprise to brokers.
Stuart Reid leaves Gallagher
A J Gallagher retail CEO Stuart Reid is to leave his position after being made to wait for over a year for Financial Conduct Authority approval.
Supreme court rules in AIG's favour against Impact
The Supreme Court yesterday allowed AIG’s appeal against Impact Funding Solutions by a majority of four to one.
AA urges chancellor to 'keep his hands' off IPT
The AA has urged chancellor Philip Hammond to “keep his hands” off Insurance Premium Tax as the insurer's latest British Insurance Premium Index reveals a mixed bag for homeowners.
Dominic Casserley to leave Willis Towers Watson
Willis Towers Watson president and deputy CEO Dominic Casserley will be leaving the group in December after three years.
Personal injury lawyers moving away from road traffic claims
Personal injury solicitors are diversifying activities away from road traffic accident claims as a result of restrictions on low-value payouts.
Marsh reports steady growth over past nine months
Marsh’s broking arm saw a 4% increase in total revenue over the past nine months, up to $4.4bn (£3.63bn) from $4.2bn (£3.47bn) in the same period last year.
Transactor to host Pukka's commercial vehicle scheme
Transactor Global Solutions has partnered with Pukka which will see the MGA’s soon to be launched commercial vehicle scheme distributed via the Transactor software system.
Markerstudy to launch commercial insurance broker
Markerstudy will launch a new commercial insurance brand next month.