Articles by Will Kirkman
'Foolish' insurance cheat caught out after TV bungee jump
A reality TV show contestant has been handed a 10-month custodial sentence suspended for two years after a bungee jump on national TV scuppered her fraudulent personal injury claim.
Government launches holiday sickness claims consultation
The government has published a call for evidence on measures that could help curb the number of personal injury claims arising from package holidays.
Barbican makes two senior promotions
Barbican has promoted David Booth to director of underwriting of Barbican Managing Agency and Andy Caldwell to active underwriter.
Industry needs to educate public on 'big ticket' Ogden decision, City Minister warns
Industry needs to join government in educating the public on the change to the Ogden discount rate, City Minister Stephen Barclay MP said.
Aviva appoints former Marsh boss to head international brokers
Aviva has appointed former Marsh boss Graeme MacMillan as director for international brokers.
Beazley begins writing out of Dublin base
Beazley has underwritten its first policies from its base in Dublin.
Erskine Murray acquires Offley Insurance Services
Erksine Murray has acquired Cheshire-based broker Offley Insurance Services.
Arron Banks to float Eldon next year for £250m
Arron Banks is preparing to float Eldon Insurance for £250m next year.
Court gives Gable creditors extra year to register claims
Gable’s creditors now have an extra year to register their claims.
Fraud Awards 2017: Winners and highly commended
The leading lights of the claims sector gathered at the Brewery in London on Thursday night to mark this year's fraud fighters.
Gareth Birch replaces Martin Oliver as managing director of personal lines at Gallagher
Arthur J. Gallagher has appointed Gareth Birch as managing director of its UK small business & personal lines division.
Aviva acquires majority shareholding in digital investment firm
Aviva has agreed to acquire a majority shareholding in the holding company of digital investment firm Wealthify.
Rural Insurance signs £41m capacity deal with Zurich
Rural Insurance has signed a long term capacity deal with Zurich worth £41m.
Brunel Group to launch broker venture in December
Brunel Group is set to launch broker Brunel Insurance Brokers, with new hire Matt Harlin appointed as managing director.
Career Development: Claims Consortium Group is creating new apprenticeship vacancies
Property insurance claims handling firm Claims Consortium Group is creating 12 new apprenticeship vacancies at its Somerset office.
Justice Select Committee to reinstate whiplash inquiry
The Justice Select Committee has confirmed it intends to reinstate its inquiry into the government’s whiplash reforms.
Endsleigh appoints Paul Bolton as head of personal lines
Endsleigh has appointed Paul Bolton as head of personal lines, reporting to CEO Jeff Brinley.
Lonmar Global Risks hires Charles Ross as executive director
GRP-backed Lloyd’s broker Lonmar Global Risks has appointed Charles Ross as an executive director in their fine art & specie division.
Crawford's We Go Look launches on-demand claims app
On-demand claims handler and subsidiary of Crawford & Company We Go Look has launched a self-service mobile app.
EPUL appoints Steve Lawrence as business development director
GRP-owned commercial property underwriter European Property Underwriting Limited has appointed Steve Lawrence as business development director.
Career File: Alison Martin
Zurich has appointed Alison Martin as group chief risk officer, effective January 2018
Market Moves: October 2017
Some of the movers and shakers in the market this month
Vantage Holdings acquires Maybury James
The holding company of Stewart Miller McCulloch & Co has been acquired by Vantage Holdings.
Direct Line invests in rental market disrupter Canopy
Direct Line has announced a 15% equity stake in the UK-based rental market disrupter Canopy.