Ecclesiastical
George Prescott joins Qatar reinsurer’s board
Former Ecclesiastical deputy chief executive George Prescott is to join the board of Q-Re as an independent non-executive member.
Market Moves: Zurich departures and Tripp’s return top what has been a busy week for the market
It was a busy week for insurers seeking to bolster their numbers, with HSB, Avanti and Sterling among the firms to bring in new faces. Zurich, however, may have made the most significant announcement in the form of the departures of two of its broker…
Michael Tripp joins Mazars as GI partner
Former Ecclesiastical chief executive Michael Tripp has set his sights on developing accountancy firm Mazars’ actuarial business as an alternative offering to Towers Watson.
Metal theft claims drop by 50%
Metal theft claims have dropped by 50% to 480 for the first nine months of 2013, according to Ecclesiastical.
Ecclesiastical reveals increasing trend in specialisms
Around 60% of brokers across the UK believe there is an increased trend towards specialising, Ecclesiastical’s Specialist Broker Barometer has revealed.
Ecclesiastical to focus on investment growth
Ecclesiastical is set to grow its investment arm on the back of its improved half year results.
Ecclesiastical records sub-100% COR despite GWP reduction
Ecclesiastical has achieved a 95.6% UK combined operating ratio for the first half of the year(H1 2012: 109.9%).
Ecclesiastical awarded chartered insurer status
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has today been handed chartered status for its entire UK operation by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Ecclesiastical in top 10 UK charity donor list
Ecclesiastical has been named the eighth biggest donor to charity in the UK, ahead of other household names such as Marks and Spencer and Virgin Atlantic.
CII: Data protection hindering fraud fight
The industry's attempts to work together to combat fraud are being hampered by the Data Protection Act, the Chartered Insurance Institute has claimed.
Market Moves: Cox joins Ecclesiastical management board, while Bluefin’s Philip moves up again
Both insurers and brokers completed their fair share of high-profile hires this week. Ecclesiastical took top billing among insurers, with the appointment of Brit’s former chief executive Ray Cox as a board member, while among brokers Bluefin recruited…
Ecclesiastical recruits former Brit CEO
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has today announced the appointment of Ray Cox to its group management board, effective from 1 August.
British Insurance Awards 2013: The Risk Management Award
Taking the lead
Zurich, Direct Line Group, Cunningham Lindsey and Allianz among winners at 2013 British Insurance Awards
Reg Brown, chairman of the Managing General Agents Association, was honoured at the British Insurance Awards last night, receiving the Achievement Award.
Career development: Ecclesiastical's community work recognised by major award
Ecclesiastical has become one of only four UK companies to be awarded the Community Mark this year.
Career file - Craig McLaughlin: McLaughlin leaves Allianz for Ecclesiastical role
Ecclesiastical has appointed Craig McLaughlin as casualty technical manager from Allianz, where he held the role of casualty risk control manager.
Claims Awards 2013
The Post Claims Club celebrated its 10th year in style last week at the Grosvenor House Hotel with the Third Annual Claims Awards.
Market Moves: Recruitment race back in top gear with big moves for Towergate, Bluefin and more
After a muted couple of weeks, the recruitment conveyor belt went into overdrive with an array of high-profile appointments and departures. Major moves included Towergate losing its network division acquisition director to rival Bluefin, two days before…
Ecclesiastical unveils new technical manager
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has appointed Craig McLaughlin as casualty technical manager.
Post Claims Awards - Ageas, AIG, Allianz, LV, Hiscox and RSA among the winners
LV and Ageas both won individual and team awards at last night's Post Claims Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel.
Wood steps down as UK MD as Ecclesiastical reveals management shake-up
Ecclesiastical has unveiled a host of changes to its management structure and leadership team, which has seen the group’s UK general insurance managing director Steve Wood exit the firm.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny is no stranger to office high jinks, but even she was surprised to learn this week of the stunt pulled by one legal expenses insurer.
Tim Ablett – An obituary
It is often said the insurance industry lacks the characters it once had.Thus it was with great sadness the sector mourned the passing of Tim Ablett last month, someone who had made a significant contribution to the sector through both his business…
Aspen recruits Ecclesiastical planning director for regional leadership
Aspen Risk Management has swooped to recruit Ecclesiastical’s planning and change director Paul Lee to head up its business in the North of England.