Articles by Callum Brodie
CII launches employer apprenticeship guide
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched its employer apprenticeship guide as part of a drive to support firms with an appetite to take on apprentices.
RKH Specialty draws up surety plans following PMG acquisition
Hyperion Insurance Group has acquired independent specialist surety broker PMG Financial Services, subject to regulatory approval.
Cobra eyes further deals following purchase of Croydon broker
Cobra Holdings has acquired Croydon-based independent commercial broker Robert Edward Southern.
'Big player' Bailey backed by industry as FCA CEO
The appointment of the Prudential Regulation Authority’s highly regarded CEO Andrew Bailey to the top job at the Financial Conduct Authority has been welcomed by industry leaders who have praised Bailey’s clout and “deep regulatory experience”.
IUA to poll members on EU membership as 2016 agenda is unveiled
Market modernisation projects and an increase in the international services offered to the London company market are among the top priorities for the International Underwriting Association in 2016.
Broker Network unveils debut members only scheme
Broker Network has launched its first member scheme, which is backed by Pro Sight Specialty Underwriting syndicate 1110 at Lloyd’s.
Axa begins publishing claims statistics for individual products
Axa has begun publishing claims statistics for its individual products in a bid to improve customer trust via increased transparency.
Executive reshuffle at RSA as Derek Walsh departs
RSA group general counsel, company secretary and global broker relationship director Derek Walsh is to step down at the end of February, leading to a reshuffle of the insurer’s executive team.
Unified Covéa and Sterling teams develop executive motor product
Covéa has launched a motor product aimed at mid to high net worth customers wanting to insure between two and 10 cars.
Regulation tops list of insurer concerns, according to brokers
The majority of brokers believe regulation poses the biggest threat to their insurer partners, according to a study carried out by information management firm EDM Group.
Paul Baker to buy fellow park home insurance firm RK Shipman
Newly launched park and leisure home insurance specialist Paul Baker Insurance Services is acquiring fellow park home insurance firm RK Shipman.
DCI Rogers exits Ifed after less than 12 months
Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department boss Detective Chief Inspector Angie Rogers has left the City of London Police unit after less than a year in the insurance fraud hotseat, Post can reveal.
Compare the Market appoints Late Rooms CEO to COO role
BGL Group’s UK price comparison site Compare the Market has appointed Jesper With-Fogstrup to the newly created role of chief operating officer.
XL Catlin to launch Indian reinsurance operation in 2016
XL Catlin has begun the licensing process to establish a reinsurance branch in India.
Apil president accuses insurers of 'hijacking' fraud taskforce
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers’ president Jonathan Wheeler has accused the insurance industry of “hijacking” the insurance fraud taskforce and has expressed disappointment at its final recommendations.
EC Insurance Group CEO Brown to retire in June
EC Insurance Group CEO Roger Brown is to retire in June after seven years with the business, Post can reveal.
MGA Imperium launches farm division with QIC Europe capacity
Specialist managing general agent Imperium Insurance Management has launched a specialist farm division with capacity backing from Qatar Insurance Company Europe.
Impact of driverless cars to be discussed by industry group
Insurance and liability issues stemming from the development of driverless cars will be discussed by a group of 11 UK motor insurers led by the Association of British Insurers and Thatcham Research.
Biba Manifesto 2016: Trudgill backs fraud taskforce findings
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has backed the recommendations raised in the Insurance Fraud Taskforce’s final report.
Fraud taskforce calls for SRA and government action in final report
The government has been challenged to deliver a regulatory strategy to clamp down on nuisance calls as part of the Insurance Fraud Taskforce’s final recommendations, which also call on the Solicitors Regulation Authority to get tougher on fraud.
Biba Manifesto 2016: Brokers to be educated on cyber threat
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is endeavouring to help members to reduce the risk of cyber-crime and to raise awareness of the benefits of suitable insurance protection.
Interview: Neil Nimmo: Thinking nimble, staying stable
Rather than taking a rigid approach, Lockton believes opportunity drives strategy. New man at the top, Neil Nimmo, explains how he plans to harness this
Rate reductions mooted as industry calls on government to follow NI lead on GDL
Pressure is building from the insurance industry on government to introduce graduated driver licensing across the rest of the UK, following the roll out of new laws for young drivers in Northern Ireland.
Government unwilling to mandate AEB systems in new cars
Thatcham CEO Peter Shaw claims the government is not prepared to legislate for mandatory autonomous emergency braking systems in new cars, despite broadly supporting the research centre in its call for AEB technology to be fitted as standard.