Articles by Will Kirkman
Pioneer Underwriters appoints Graeme Raynor as group director of underwriting
Pioneer Underwriters has appointed Graeme Raynor as group director of underwriting, effective October and subject to regulatory approval.
Topmark Claims appointed sole claims supplier for Crown Commercial Services Framework agreement
Topmark Claims has been appointed as the sole claims supplier for the Crown Commercial Services Framework agreement, which involves a minimum of 15 central government departments throughout the UK and Northern Ireland.
Das UK appoints James Henderson as managing director
Das UK has appointed James Henderson as managing director insurance for the UK and Ireland.
Ageas sees GWP growth despite weather claims hitting profits
Ageas has seen its consolidated UK combined operating ratio rise to 100.1% for the first half of 2016 as a result of flash floods and storms in June.
Ecclesiastical appoints former Sterling MD John Blundell as managing director of UK general
Ecclesiastical has appointed John Blundell as managing director of its UK general insurance business, effective from 1 September.
FCA fines stockbrokers Cenkos over half a million for mishandling of Quindell
The Financial Conduct Authority has fined Cenkos over half a million pounds for misrepresenting insurance outsourcing firm Quindell.
Willis Towers Watson report strong first half results following merger
Willis Towers Watson group has seen a 9.5% increase in total revenues for the first half of 2016, with $4.2bn (£3.24bn) total revenues earned, up from $3.8bn (£2.93bn) from the same period last year.
R&Q announces capacity boost to £15m
R&Q Commercial Risk Services is boosting its long-term capacity agreement, which will see its total underwriting capacity increased to £15m.
Insurtech start-up launches with new telematics offering
An insurtech start-up has launched a mobile phone-based telematics app that will be sold to insurers as a licensed product.
Global Risk Partners acquires broker BB Insure
Global Risk Partners has acquired commercial and personal insurance broker BB Insure.
Motor insurance premiums up 10% from last year
The average price paid for private comprehensive motor insurance has increased by 1% in Q2 2016, up 10% from the same period last year, according to the Association of British Insurers.
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Towergate plunders Compass motor division with two senior appointments
Towergate Insurance has expanded its London Market motor fleet team with two new appointments from rival broker Compass.
Neon appoints Olly Reeves as chief risk officer
Neon has appointed Olly Reeves as chief risk officer, effective 1 November.
Columbus Direct targets Millennials with self-service travel insurance kiosks in airports
Columbus Direct has launched a series of self-service kiosks in UK airports that will allow flyers to buy travel insurance on the day of departure.
Improving operating structure and delivery key to RSA group's financial success says Lewis
Steve Lewis, CEO for UK & Western Europe, RSA, believes improving operational structure and delivery has been key to RSA's strong financial results for the first half of 2016.
Abbey Insurance Brokers appoints Hanna and McKelvey to its board
Abbey Insurance Brokers has made two new appointments to its board. Paul Hanna has been appointed managing director, while Jeni McKelvey has been promoted to personal lines director.
Esure travel insurance to cover Zika cancellations
Esure travel insurance will be covering holiday cancellations for pregnant women who no longer want to travel to countries where the Zika virus has been detected.
IUA at highest membership level for over a decade as two new members join from Norway and India
The International Underwriting Association has added two new members to its ranks, increasing its membership level to its highest in more than a decade.
Bupa sees profits fall despite revenue climb
Bupa saw revenue climb 7% at constant exchange rates in H1 2016, earning £5.3bn compared to £5bn for the same period last year.
So Sure to launch 'revolutionary' social peer-to-peer mobile insurance app
Managing general agent So Sure, which specialises in insuring mobile phones, is about to launch a new model of “social insurance” via an app-based peer-to-peer product.
Markel reports threefold increase in comprehensive income to shareholders
Markel has reported strong H1 2016 results, with a 307% increase in comprehensive income to shareholders from last year.
More than nine out of 10 winter flood claims now settled, says ABI
More than nine out of 10 claims following the winter storms have been fully or partly settled, the Association of British Insurers has said.
EC Insurance Group appoints Forrest Smith and Guiry as CEOs for subsidiaries
EC Insurance Group has appointed two new CEOs for its insurance subsidiaries, ECIC and ECIS, following a decision to separate the roles.