Articles by Will Kirkman
Markerstudy acquires telematics motor insurer Drivology
Markerstudy has confirmed the acquisition of telematics motor insurer Drivology.
IUA urges quick resolution to UK EU trade talks
The International Underwriting Association has called for talks to begin as soon as possible on the UK's new trading relationship with the EU following last Thursday’s Brexit vote.
Consumers call on insurance providers to simplify digital self-service
Consumers want insurance providers to make digital self-service easier, research from BT and Avaya has revealed.
AIG and Ascot Underwriting launch joint MGA
AIG has entered into an agreement with Ascot Underwriting and other partners to launch a new MGA.
Allianz appoints chief underwriting officer to corporate insurer arm
Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality SE has appointed Paul O’Neill as chief underwriting officer speciality.
Helvetia names new CEO as Stefan Loacker steps down
Helvetia Group CEO Stefan Loacker is stepping down after nine years in the position.
Insurers mobilise contingency plans following Brexit vote
Deloitte has released a statement claiming that insurers are mobilising their contingency plans in response to last Thursday’s Brexit vote.
Brightside restructuring could place 50 jobs at risk
Brightside has put 50 jobs at risk pending a restructuring programme affecting the Group’s non-customer-facing functions.
Peter Hacker appointed as group innovation officer at Cooper Gay
Cooper Gay has appointed Peter Hacker as group chief innovation officer, reporting to group CEO Steve Hearn.
ABI reassures sector is 'well capitalised' as market volatility continues following Brexit
The Association of British Insurers has attempted to calm fluctuating financial markets following the Brexit vote.
XL Catlin launches global mergers and acquisitions insurance division
XL Catlin has launched its global mergers and acquisitions insurance division, to be headed by Brian Benjamin as global head.
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Legal & General appoints Sir John Kingman as chairman
The board of Legal and General Group has announced Sir John Kingman as group chairman of Legal & General.
RSA appoints Isabel Hudson as non-executive board director
RSA will appoint Isabel Hudson as non-executive board director this week.
Insurance saleswoman sentenced after £31,500 commission scam
An insurance saleswoman has been sentenced after a £31,500 commission scam in which she deliberately mis-sold large numbers of corporate health plan policies.
Hiscox launches renovation and extension product
Hiscox has launched a new renovation and extension insurance product, which protects homeowners undertaking sizeable building works on their property.
Markel International Spain restructures underwriting department
Markel International Spain has restructured its underwriting department into two areas, personal accident and liability.
QBE attempts to reassure investors following Brexit
QBE Insurance Group attempted to calm investors ahead of the opening of the Australian stock exchange this morning with a statement claiming they do not anticipate any material impact on their day to day operations following the UK’s vote to leave the EU.
Aviva upgraded after insurer moves to quell investor concerns post Brexit vote
Investment adviser Macquarie has lowered its price target for Aviva to 442p from 502p and upgraded the stock to 'outperform' from 'neutral' following the UK’s vote to leave the EU last week.
XL Group to redomicile to Bermuda from Ireland
XL ordinary shareholders have approved a scheme of arrangement that will change the place of incorporation of the parent holding company to Bermuda from Ireland.
Leave vote will 'significantly damage' insurance market, analysts say
Today’s leave vote has the potential to significantly damage the UK insurance market, several analysts have claimed.
AIG 'evaluating options' following leave vote
AIG are “evaluating their options” following today’s Brexit vote after stating earlier this month that they were considering a new hub elsewhere in Europe if the UK votes to leave.
Insurance M&A activity will slow following leave vote
Insurance sector transactional activity will slow following today's leave vote, RPC has said.
Mobile experience with insurance providers worse than any other sector
The mobile experience with insurance providers leave customers less satisfied than with any other type of company, a global survey has found.