Articles by Harry Curtis
This month: Brace for Boris
As the Brexit negotiations rumble interminably on, it can sometimes feel impossible to imagine life after 29 March. The British Insurance Brokers' Association gave the industry something to look forward to, announcing the keynote speaker for its…
Questgates announces restructuring plans
Questgates is restructuring its business into four operating divisions, citing the need to “remain innovative.”
Premier League football clubs turn to insurance as injuries and salaries surge
As top-flight salaries spiral ever upwards, Premier League football clubs are increasingly looking to insurance to lessen the blow of paying players unable to play or train through injury.
Beazley profits halve as it feels nat cat impact
Beazley saw profits fall 55% last year owing to the continuing affect of natural catastrophe claims on underwriting margins.
RSA partners with insurtech on government-backed machine learning project
RSA is among the partner organisations working on a new government-funded two-year research programme into the application of machine learning and data analytics for risk modelling.
Lloyd's names Allianz's Burkhard Keese as new CFO
Allianz Deutschland’s Burkhard Keese has been confirmed as Lloyd’s of London next chief financial officer.
LV puts 140 jobs at risk across its claims teams
LV has confirmed that around 140 employees in its claims teams across its Bournemouth, Leeds and Ipswich offices have been put at risk of redundancy.
Duck Creek looks to break into London Market with messaging deal
Duck Creek Technologies hopes to attract new London Market clients following a partnership with Web Connectivity Limited.
National Accident Helpline group to launch law firm
National Accident Helpline Group’s first wholly-owned law firm will start trading in April.
John Neal to chair LMG's TOM steering board
John Neal, CEO of Lloyd’s, will chair the steering board of the London Market Target Operating Model with immediate effect.
Industry pays tribute to former Thatcham CEO, Peter Shaw
Tributes have flooded in from across the industry to Peter Shaw, former CEO of Thatcham Research, whose death was announced on Monday.
Lloyd's appoints former US senator to council
Lloyd’s has appointed former US senator, John Sununu, as a member of its council.
Romero sees 30% Ebitda growth in 2018 results
Romero Group posted an adjusted Ebitda of £3.67m in its year-end results to 30 April 2018, a 30% rise on 2017’s £2.82m figure.
Thatcham CEO Peter Shaw passes away
Thatcham Research's former CEO Peter Shaw has died.
Cavere Group launches broker
Cavere Group has launched an intermediary business primarily focussed on home insurance.
CII launches Society of Claims Professionals
Exclusive: The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched a dedicated professional body for people who work in claims.
Ed placed two thirds of business using PPL
Ed has backed calls for a league table of brokers using electronic placement.
Bupa acquires nine dental practices across UK and Ireland
Bupa Dental Care has acquired nine dental practices across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, taking its tally of new acquisitions in the last year to 23.
Car and home premiums increase over last quarter
Both car and home insurance premiums rose over the final quarter of 2018 according to the AA.
Aston Lark signals Ireland ambitions with acquisition of Robertson Low
Aston Lark has acquired Irish broker Robertson Low, making the Dublin-based company its first international purchase as the group looks beyond the UK.
Majority of cyber policies are 'flawed'
Mactavish has warned that the majority of specialist cyber insurance policies contain significant flaws that could precipitate disputed claims and lower-than-expected settlements.
HDI Global appoints Claire McDonald as UK MD
HDI Global has appointed Claire McDonald as managing director of its UK and Ireland operations.
MRIB Group acquires trampoline insurance broker
MRIB Group has acquired chartered health and fitness insurance broker Independents.
Accident Exchange rebrand after return to profitability
Accident management and credit hire group, Accident Exchange has rebranded as AX, after the group returned to profitability in 2018.