Articles by Martin Friel
Even FSA staff in the dark over regulatory changes
Staff at the Financial Services Authority (FSA) are being left in the dark over the imminent changes to the regulatory system.
Quinn sale to Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank approved
The High Court has approved the sale of Quinn Insurance to a joint venture of US insurer Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank.
'Tesco law' arrives today
The new Legal Services Act comes into force today, allowing insurance companies to take a majority stake in law firms.
APC looks to expand in the North
APC has hired Nicholas Wesson as a business development manager to operate in the North of England and Scotland.
Bluefin set to buy again
Bluefin chief executive, Stuart Reid, has revealed that the broker is set to embark on a new consolidation drive after securing funds from parent company Axa.
Beazley makes senior appointment
Beazley has appointed a new global head of construction and engineering.
BGL reports 16% growth in profit
BGL Group has reported pre-tax profits of £72m for the year end June 2011, a year-on-year growth of 16%.
Aviva remains silent on possible 1,000 job losses in Ireland
Aviva could be set to slash up to 1,000 jobs in Ireland, double the previously estimated number.
Video: reaction to referral fee ban at Expo South
At the inaugural Broker Expo South, Insurance Age spoke to attendees about their reaction to the proposed ban on referral fees.
Wilmslow PPI claims to be accepted by FSCS
Wilmslow Financial Services, a broker specialising in payment protection insurance (PPI), has officially been declared in default.
Cobra posts loss following sale of broking business
Cobra has posted a £1.74m loss despite growing revenues to over £24m.
Andrew Torrance succeeded by former Swiss Re chief at ClimateWise
ClimateWise, the global insurance industry’s leadership group to reduce the risks of climate change, has appointed former Swiss Re CEO John Coomber as its new chairman.
Business insolvencies drop to lowest point since February
The latest Insolvency Index from Experian has revealed that the rate of insolvencies has dropped to its lowest point since February.
FSA chairman says regulation may be holding the economy back
The chairman of the Financial Services Authority has admitted that regulation may be holding the economy back.
Axa, Allianz and QBE in the frame for HSBC
Allianz and Axa are among the potential bidders for HSBC’s general insurance business, according to reports.
Amlin makes senior board appointment
Amlin has appointed Sir Alan Collins as an independent non-executive director with effect from 14 November.
APC launches two new products
APC is to replace its current property owner’s products with new residential and commercial landlord’s products.
Novae enhances online product offering
Novae has added three new areas of cover to its online offering to brokers.
Second CCV-controlled Welsh broker shuts offices
Antur Insurance, recently acquired by CCV, has closed three offices.
Brett and Randall sets out £100m turnover target
Leicester-based insurance broker Brett and Randall has laid out ambitious plans to double turnover to £100m within three years.
Marsh appoints new head of risk consultancy
Marsh has appointed Richard Waterer as head of Marsh Risk Consulting (MRC) in the UK and Ireland.
Boardroom shuffle at Ryan Speciality following Jubilee purchase
Ryan Specialty Group (RSG) has announced a number of board changes following the completion of the Jubilee Group Holdings acquisition.
Special edition: sales and marketing through a digital lens
Insurance Age has launched a special 13th edition dedicated to digital marketing.
Equity targets large accounts with dedicated team
Equity Red Star has established a national broker relationship management team dedicated to its largest broker accounts.