Articles by Will Kirkman
Justice Committee launches whiplash inquiry
The Justice Committee has launched an inquiry into the government’s proposals for raising the small claims limit for personal injury.
LV reveals GI executive team as part of Allianz partnership
LV as revealed the executive team that will lead the general insurance business as part of its strategic partnership with Allianz.
RSA tie up with Nationwide to add £180m of premium
RSA has launched a partnership with Nationwide Building Society that is expected to add over a million home customers to the insurer’s books.
Sabre's value climbs on stock market debut
Sabre Insurance’s valuation rose 9% to roughly £630m in the first hour of its London Stock Exchange debut this morning.
Marsh set to resume control over support services from Capita
Marsh is set to resume control over its Norwich-based client support services following the conclusion of its 10 year partnership with Capital Re.
Hyperion investment will allow group to operate independently, says CEO
CDPQ’s $400m investment in Hyperion will allow the group to continue to operate independently, CEO David Howden said.
Marsh appoints Mark Costin as head as head of UK aviation practice
Marsh has appointed Mark Costin as head of its UK aviation practice, effective immediately.
Roundtable: Advanced underwriting in the digital age
Getting the most out of unstructured data can be complex. A recent roundtable discussed the resources available for underwriters to approach and tackle the problem
Analysis: The impact of FSCS funding proposals on brokers
In 2016 the Financial Conduct Authority released a raft of proposals that examined potential changes to the way the Financial Services Compensation Scheme was funded.
Career Development: Zurich launches employee assistance programme app
Zurich has launched an app that will enhance access to its employee assistance programme, Workplace Options.
Market Moves: December 2017
This month's movers and shakers in the insurance industry.
Career File: Steve Arora
Axis Capital Holdings has appointed Steve Arora as CEO of Axis Re
Simply Business poised for further international expansion
Simply Business is poised for further international expansion seven months on from its acquisition by Travelers.
Crawford hires Alister Jupp as head of Global Technical Services
Crawford & Company has appointed Alister Jupp as head of its Global Technical Services operation in the UK and Ireland.
Simply Business appoints David Summers as UK CEO
Simply Business has appointed David Summers as UK CEO, reporting to group CEO Jason Stockwood.
Jelf and Bluefin combined business to rebrand as Jelf
Marsh has revealed that its combined Jelf and Bluefin business will begin rebranding as Jelf from early next year.
Broker saw 5000% home insurance surge in lead up to Ophelia
Broker Cover Builder saw a 5284% surge in home insurance sales in the minutes leading up to storm Ophelia.
Commercial insurance rates continue to decline in Q3
Global commercial insurance rates have declined for the 18th consecutive quarter.
British travel infrastructure hampering business, QBE warns
British travel infrastructure ranks among the worst in Europe, a survey by QBE Business Insurance revealed.
Ignition Select boss sees another company go into liquidation
Exclusive: The director of failed Ipswich broker Ignition Select has seen another of his companies placed into voluntary liquidation.
Digital and Insurtech Awards 2017: Winners
The industry’s tech gurus gathered this afternoon for Post’s annual Digital Insurance Awards. The winners are listed below:
Brokers withheld premiums from Enterprise MGA after insurer's collapse
Exclusive: Brokers withheld premiums from Enterprise’s failed managing general agent in the wake of the insurer’s collapse.
Underwriting Service Awards 2017: Winners
The leading lights of underwriting gathered last night at Post’s annual Underwriting Service Awards. The winners are below:
Lycetts appoints Charles Foster as CEO
Lycetts has appointed Charles Foster as CEO, subject to regulatory approval.