Insurer
Admiral denies watchdog's race discrimination allegations
The insurance industry has come under the microscope following allegations that Admiral breached race discrimination laws.
UK General hoping to stand out by sharing risk
UK General is prepared to share underwriting risk with potential insurer partners in an attempt to distance itself from the Primary General business model and name.
The UK history of Quinn Insurance
Following an application by the Irish Financial Regulator, the High Court has appointed joint provisional administrators to Quinn Insurance.
Could Quinn downfall trigger a hard market?
The Irish Financial Regulator's decision to stop Quinn Insurance writing new business in the UK could kick-start a return to a hard market, industry experts have claimed.
PB Week: Clive Galbraith's guest blog
Clive Galbraith, chairman of Hastings-based broker Green Campbell Fisk, is PB's latest guest blogger
Prime Professions seeks guidance from regulators over Quinn
Broker which placed 1600 solicitors' professional indemnity policies with Quinn says it is keeping clients informed but has no new information
Law firm claims Quinn's woes linked to Irish economy
Hugh Evans, financial litigation partner at DLA Piper, said the move to place Quinn Insurance into provisional administration is an example of Irish economy woes "spilling over into the UK".
Quinn describes administration decision as "deeply disappointing"
As of today the Financial Regulator has placed Quinn Insurance into provisional administration.
Irish regulator investigates Quinn
The Irish Financial Regulator has directed Quinn Insurance to cease writing new business in the UK.
Quinn Insurance enters administration
The High Court has this morning appointed provisional administrators to Quinn Insurance, owner of Quinn Direct and Quinn Healthcare, on an application by the Financial Regulator
Fraudulent personal injury claims reaching "epidemic" levels, according to research
Nine out of 10 (89%) solicitors think the 'no win no fee' system has encouraged more people to make fraudulent personal injury claims, according to research from LV.
Hubbard bags another non-exec role
Total Broker Solutions (TBS) has announced two senior appointments to its board.
Allianz aims to cut BER settlement to five days
A new team has been appointed within the Allianz Insurance claims division to focus on beyond economical repair (BER) claims.
Zurich agrees to boost security following loss of personal data of nearly 50,000 clients
Zurich Insurance agrees to improve information security after losing over 46,000 individuals’ personal financial information.
Travelers hires team to head up Glasgow operation
Travelers has made several leadership appointments at its new regional office in Scotland.
IFB and MIB join forces to fight fraud
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has entered into an agreement with the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) for support services.
NMU expands into Northern Ireland
Former Allianz employee Roy Cunningham will join specialist insurer Northern Marine Underwriters (NMU) in Belfast.
One Business Insurance wins fleet deal
One Business Insurance, part of Brightside Group, has announced its intention to offer "market-leading" premiums on fleet insurance to Navman Wireless’ customer base
Bupa could cut up to 300 jobs
The health care insurer has warned that between 200 and 300 jobs may be in jeopardy.
Former RSA UK CEO McIntyre to join Fortis
Former RSA UK CEO Bridget McIntyre is in line to become a non executive director of Fortis.
Aviva launches media product
Aviva has launched a specialist media insurance product covering a range of businesses including on and offline publishers, marketing and advertising companies, photographers, broadcasters and local media.
KGM hires senior underwriter from NIG
KGM Motor Insurance has appointed David Martin as fleet class underwriter. Mr Martin has joined the business from NIG where he was senior motor underwriter
FM Global's gross premium rises to $4.7bn
FM Global has reported a 5.6% increase in gross premium in force to $4.7bn (£3.0bn) and net income of $840m in 2009.