Articles by Callum Brodie
CII boss Fisher urges industry to seize opportunity on balancing gender pay
One of the most high profile women within the UK general insurance community has urged the industry to become a “model example” of how to balance gender pay in the financial services sector.
Spotlight back on GI equality as government gender pay gap plans are unveiled
General insurers are pushing ahead with plans to strengthen workplace diversity and equality in the industry amid government proposals to force large companies to reveal their gender pay gap.
Manchester broker John Reynolds Group bought by Henderson
Henderson Insurance Group has acquired of 100% of the share capital of The John Reynolds Group and subsidiaries.
ABI warns against further IPT hike in March budget as home premiums rise 3.1% in three months
The Association of British Insurers has warned the government against rolling out a further rise in insurance premium tax in the Chancellor’s upcoming budget, as independent research reveals a 3.1% rise in home premiums in three months.
Storm and flood claims to cost Lloyds Banking Group £60m
Lloyds Banking Group expects to fork out around £60m on claims for household damage caused by the floods and storms that wracked the UK over December and the New Year.
Claimant law firm billed £27k as Allianz PI claim is struck out
A claimant solicitors firm has been ordered to pay £27,000 of defendant legal costs after a personal injury claim lodged with Allianz was struck out by a court.
SRA consults on minimum terms changes to PII policies
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is consulting on technical changes to the minimum terms and conditions that need to be included in professional indemnity insurance policies.
Industry CEOs concerned by market entrants, PWC survey finds
New market entrants are seen as a threat to growth for established industry players, according to 65% of insurances CEOs surveyed by PWC.
IFB joins SRA and insurer talks over 'consistent' approach to claimant firm fraud
High level discussions are taking place between the insurance industry and the Solicitors Regulation Authority towards establishing a consolidated process for submitting evidence of fraud perpetrated by claimant law firms.
Competition concerns spark UK government's call for Solvency II changes
Certain elements of Solvency II could be changed if concerns expressed by the UK government and regulators about the EU regime sparking anticompetitiveness are heeded.
Chubb Global Markets appoints marine team leaders
Chubb Global Markets has confirmed the appointment of Mark Edmondson and Mike Reynolds as the leaders of its marine team, with immediate effect.
James, Maidment and Swatman elected to Council of Lloyd's
Lloyd’s has confirmed the election of three new members to the Council of Lloyd’s.
Flood losses caused by storms Eva and Frank hit £526m
Insured property market losses resulting from flooding caused by storms Eva and Frank in December and from further low pressure systems last month totalled £526m, according to the catastrophe insurance data firm Perils.
Industry urged to flag implications of stricter health and safety rules
Allianz Commercial has highlighted the role of insurers and brokers in ensuring clients are fully aware of their health and safety responsibilities in light of the introduction of stricter sentencing guidelines.
Fundamentally dishonest pair added to IFR over £50k Axa claim
A fraudulent induced accident claim against Axa worth almost £50,000 has been thrown out after a Birmingham County Court judge concluded that the claimants were fundamentally dishonest in their testimony.
Colosso returns to the market in City Net boardroom role
Former Howden CEO Adrian Colosso has joined the board of Lloyd’s wholesale broker City Net as a non-executive director, Post can reveal.
Women of the World festival to feature CII and AIG input
The Chartered Insurance Institute has teamed up with AIG to lead the conversation at the forthcoming Women of the World festival about risks faced by women in society and how the insurance profession can respond.
HCML partners with Physitrack to offer home exercise technology
Rehabilitation provider HCML is striving to improve recovery outcomes by offering home exercise technology to the 40,000 individuals cared for each year under its rehabilitation and case management services.
Pro Sight MD Mageean reunites with McManus at PIB
PIB Insurance Brokers has recruited Pro Sight managing director Bernard Mageean as MD for underwriting and placement.
Chaucer Direct to be rebranded as Geoffrey Insurance Services
Markerstudy is to rebrand Chaucer Direct as Geoffrey Insurance Services from March.
Zurich mulls shrinking businesses in light of poor underwriting results
Poor underwriting results at Zurich have led the Swiss-based insurer to consider shrinking parts of its businesses, according to chief risk officer Cecilia Reyes.
Gallagher sees 2015 broking profits rise by 1% despite Q4 dip
Arthur J Gallagher’s broking division recorded a marginal increase in profits to $266.4m (£186.3m) last year, representing a 1.3% uptick on the $262.9m it generated in 2014.
Davies becomes claims partner with sports specialist JRW
Davies Group has been appointed by sports and leisure specialist The JRW Group as claims partner across all lines.
Swinton appoints CDL as insurance software supplier
High street broker Swinton Insurance has appointed CDL as its new insurance software supplier.