Specialist insurance provider Hiscox as selected Michael Gould to be the new Chief Operating Officer, the role commencing on June 9.
Mr Gould leaves his post at Aon to go to Hiscox, where he spent 5 years, latterly as Corporate Division CEO. He also has a background in the credit card market, with a number of posts held at Amex where he worked for 14 years.
As Chief Operating Officer at Hiscox Mr Gould will take responsibility for Operations, IT and Property Services across the group, reporting directly to the CEO. Hiscox insurance will be part of the remit, though only as part of the whole group organisation.
A new policy has been launched by Direct Line that is designed especially for small pubs and restaurants. Cover is included for theft, accidental damage, as well as GBP2 million public liability as well as GBP10 million employers liability cover.
Customers taking out the cover for their businesses can also add on options for their personal premises too, with Direct Line incorporating that into the overall protection. The insurer is aware of the specific issues facing owners and operators of places like these and has created this policy to deal with such factors.
The public and employer liability are key elements of this insurance policy said Direct Line, since pubs and restaurants are prone to such things happening so the policy is structured to ensure sufficient protection is in place.
The view of AA Insurance is that the simple step of taking a motorbike awareness course can help cut motorcycle insurance premiums as well as making them safer road users.
A spokesman from AA Insurance pointed out that motorbikes are a more risky form of transport than any other, primarily because of the chances of the rider being injured when involved in any sort of accident. He added that, if bikers take the correct precautions then they can greatly reduce the chances of being involved in an accident.
On the subject of the motorcycle awareness course the AA Insurance representative went on to say that having an awareness and a sense of caution when on a bike is a good thing. It helps riders focus on issues that may arise and can help avoid accidents that would otherwise happen.
