Articles by Will Kirkman
Aviva launches campaign to increase customer clarity on insurance
Aviva has launched a campaign to remove uncertainty and increase confidence in the way insurance works with enhancements to its small business packaged policies.
French lobby groups join forces following Brexit
Two French lobby groups have combined to form the French Insurance Federation, representing over 99% of the local market.
Driverless cars could be used 'as a potential weapon', says Axa
Driverless cars could be vulnerable to cyber attacks and could even be used as a “potential weapon" in a city, a report from Axa has warned.
15 insurers agree to link bonuses to gender diversity
Fifteen insurance firms have signed up to a new government charter designed to improve gender diversity in senior positions within the sector.
Smartdriverclub Insurance could be 'game changer' for the insurance industry
Gibraltor based managing general agent Smartdriverclub has launched its new motor insurance telematics concept.
LV Group eCommerce director Paul Wishman to leave at the end of July
Paul Wishman, LV Group eCommerce Director, will be leaving the company at the end of July to pursue other opportunities.
One in 10 Brits risk voiding their travel insurance by not declaring pre-existing conditions
As many as 1.8m travelling Brits are putting their insurance at risk by not declaring pre-existing medical conditions.
Allianz launches enhanced commercial motor trade proposition
Allianz has launched an enhanced commercial motor trade proposition following research among its broker and customer base.
ABI extends funding commitment to Insurance Fraud Register
The Association for British Insurers will extend funding for the Insurance Fraud Register until 2020.
MGAA chair James Gerry calls for greater transparency
Speaking at the Managing General Agents’ Association second annual conference, chair James Gerry called on MGAs to support continued sector growth and respond to the changing market with greater transparency.
Towergate appoints Brian Hardwick as chief risk officer
Towergate has appointed Brian Hardwick to its executive committee as chief risk officer, subject to regulatory approval.
Arthur J Gallagher acquires 85% of Brim AB
Arthur J Gallagher has acquired an 85% stake in Swedish specialist insurance and reinsurance broker Brim AB.
Brexit will provide opportunities for insurers in Malta and UK, Building Block Insurance say
The historic relationship between Malta and the UK will provide opportunities for insurance businesses following Brexit, Maltese insurer Building Block has said.
Number of 'unmeritorious' claims against cosmetics surgeons on the rise
The amount of “unmeritorious” claims against cosmetic surgeons is increasing as a result of “vicious” review sites, law firm Manleys has said.
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Arch's Weatherstone and RSA's Hancock among six London Market executives elected to IUA board
Six senior London Market executives have been elected to the governing board of the International Underwriting Association.
Safety-driven vehicle technology will help protect older drivers, says task force
Embracing safety-driven technology such as autonomous early breaking systems would help protect older drivers, a report from the Older Drivers Taskforce has said.
RSA kicks off against fraudulent Welsh footballers
A suspected large-scale criminal conspiracy to defraud RSA involving several semi-professional Welsh footballers has been successfully tackled.
Great fire of London would cost insurers £37bn today says ABI
Insurers would have to dish out £37bn if a fire the size of the Great Fire of London were to happen today, the Association of British Insurers has said in the lead up to the 350th commemoration of the fire.
Water leak detector could save industry millions a year
A new product that detects water leaks early could save the UK insurance industry millions a year, Homeserve Labs have said.
First driverless death will push full autonomy further down the road
The first potential death caused by a Tesla car will push the reality of fully autonomous vehicles further down the road and have repercussions for the insurance industry, experts have warned.
Reinsurance market could 'bump along the bottom for years' claims Willis Re
Reinsurance rate softening has continued through the June/July renewal season and may “bump along the bottom for years”, according to Willis Re.
Esure confirms no approaches made following speculation
Esure has confirmed it has received no approaches regarding a potential offer for the company following speculation this morning.
Elite Insurance to redomicile from Gibraltar following Brexit
Elite Insurance will be looking to establish new headquarters outside of Gibraltar following the UK’s decision to leave the EU.