Articles by Will Kirkman
Two-thirds of EU insurance legislation already enshrined in UK law
Two-thirds of European Union legislation that affect the insurance sector are already enshrined in UK law.
Nelson welcomes PM's Brexit timeline
Lloyd’s chairman John Nelson has welcomed Prime Minister Theresa May’s confirmation that Article 50 will be invoked before March next year.
Charman to net £255m from sale of Endurance to Sompo
John Charman stands to gain £255m from the £4.95bn sale of Endurance to Sompo.
Flood Re backing 53,000 policies six months after launch
Flood Re is now backing 53,000 policies just six months after the scheme’s launch.
Axa to flood terrace house in research project
Axa will build and then flood a terraced house in a project aimed at helping develop flood resistant homes.
Only a quarter of UK insurers now support Solvency II
Support for Solvency II is waning with just a quarter of UK insurers believing the regime is the best way to run their business.
Career development: Allianz broker programme recruits sixth edition scholars
Allianz has started its sixth cycle of its scholarship programme for commercial and personal lines brokers.
XL Catlin acquires Brooklyn Underwriting
XL Catlin has completed its acquisition of Lloyd’s approved coverholder Brooklyn Underwriting.
Career file: John Blundell joins Ecclesiatical as GI MD
Ecclesiastical has appointed John Blundell as managing director of its UK general insurance business, effective 1 September.
Seventeen Group breaks £10m for first time
Seventeen Group has seen a 6.4% increase in group revenues, exceeding £10m in 2015 for the first time.
Startup Bootcamp partners with Talanx
Startup bootcamp Insurtech has brokered a partnership with German insurer Talanx.
Are travel insurers keeping pace with global terrorism?
Terrorism has changed, and consumers are now expecting more from insurers
Second Dive In Festival wraps up after three days of events
The second annual Dive In Festival for Diversity and Inclusion concluded its three day international events programme on Friday.
FCA to retain large sections of EU regulation post-Brexit
The Financial Conduct Authority has revealed that it plans to retain large sections of EU regulation as the country prepares for Brexit.
Broker Direct appoints Chris Dixon as chief underwriting officer
Broker Direct has appointed Chris Dixon as chief underwriting officer, effective today.
'Time is running out' for Enterprise customers, FSCS warns
The Financial Services Compensation scheme has warned Enterprise customers that the “time to act is running out”.
Home & Legacy launches renewed Halo platform
High net worth insurer Home & Legacy has launched an online trading platform for brokers.
UK motor insurers in 'false sense of security', could lose three quarters of revenue
The UK motor insurance market could see a 75% drop in premiums by the year 2040, falling from the current £18.5bn a year to just £4.6bn.
Principal hires David Hiley as COO
Principal Insurance has appointed David Hiley as the group’s first chief operating officer.
Brokers seek help to monitor ARs in wake of FCA review
Compliance consultants have seen a three-fold increase in the number of brokers contacting them since the Financial Conduct Authority Thematic Review into appointed representatives.
Data protection changes post-Brexit 'could be quagmire of complexity'
The UK must mirror the EU’s data protection regime post-Brexit to avoid a “quagmire of complexity”, insurance bodies have told Post.
Helios looks to raise £8.45m on stock exchange
Helios is aiming to raise £8.45m by issuing new shares on the stock exchange.
French regulator to 'speed up' licensing for UK firms following Brexit vote
The French stock market watchdog will simplify licencing procedures for UK businesses considering relocating to France following the Brexit vote.
CII will move from Insurance Hall, Fisher confirms
Chartered Insurance Institute CEO Sian Fisher told Post that the body will move from historic Insurance Hall to offices in the city.