Articles by Mairi MacDonald
Neave to quit Co-operative and pursue non-executive roles in 2013
The Co-operative has revealed that David Neave is stepping down as managing director of its general insurance business in the first half of 2013 after seven years in the job.
Davies adjusters to join rival firms
Several Davies loss adjusters who worked on the NFU Mutual account are leaving after the firm lost its position on the insurer's property claims panel.
Insurers 'force claimants to settle for less'
A personal injury boss has accused the government of approaching the problem of whiplash "from the wrong end" by ignoring the largely legitimate number of whiplash claims.
Julian James to quit Lockton
Julian James is to resign as chief executive of Lockton International and will leave the firm at the end of January.
LMA issues Eurozone exit advice
The Lloyd's Market Association and law firm Clyde & Co have issued guidance on the impact on insurance and reinsurance contracts of a Eurozone exit for managing agents.
Marsh becomes first global broker to gain chartered status
Marsh's UK operation has been granted chartered insurance broker status by the CII.
Ex-NIG director Parry returns with start-up
Former NIG sales and distribution director Dave Parry has launched a business consultancy specialising in the insurance sector.
Gallagher acquires reinsurance team
Arthur J Gallagher International has acquired Espirito Santo Investment Bank's reinsurance team, Execution Re.
S&P affirms Groupama SA rating following UK sale
Standard & Poor's has affirmed its BB- long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on French insurer Groupama SA and its guaranteed subsidiaries.
Rouse joins Lloyd's broker
Stuart Rouse, the former chief financial officer of Towergate Underwriting and Fusion Insurance, has joined Lloyd's broker HW Wood.
Colosso to return to the market at Howden
Former Heath Lambert chief executive Adrian Colosso is returning to the insurance market as non-executive chairman of Howden Broking Group.
IRM chairman secures second term
Richard Anderson has been re-elected as chairman of the Institute of Risk Management's board of directors for a second one-year term.
Magnitude 7.3 quake felt in Tokyo
An earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale has struck off the north-east coast of Japan.
Deutsche Bank director joins XL
Former Deutsche Bank director Craig Wenzel has joined XL's reinsurance operations as senior vice president of capital markets.
R&Q launches first-party Lloyd's syndicate
Scor and XL have backed new £77m capacity Lloyd's syndicate launched by Randall & Quilter that will begin underwriting on 1 January.
Allanfield suspends trading pending inquiry
Real estate broker Allanfield has suspended trading on the Alternative Investment Market "pending clarification of its financial position".
Ex-Zurich Global executive Tabard lands Property Insurance Initiatives role
Former Zurich Global Corporate executive Martin Tabard has returned to the UK market as a non-executive director of new property insurance broker Property Insurance Initiatives.
APC takes first step into mainland Europe
APC has taken its first step into continental Europe by launching two SME insurance products in the Dutch market through its new platform APC Holland.
Towergate win boosts Gable GWP 'by 30%'
Towergate Underwriting has entered a five-year partnership with listed insurer Gable Holdings, which will act as a cover provider from January 2013.
Premier Inn opens doors to flood victims
The Insurance Claims Accommodation Bureau has bolstered its database of preferred properties nationwide by forming an alliance with hotel group Premier Inn.
BGL ups fraud protection for van customers
The BGL Group has increased its fraud protection for the firm's Budget and Dial Direct van insurance customers, which will be verified via its in-house data hub.
Jelf profit rises 23.5% to £3.5m
Jelf has reported a 1.3% rise in revenue to £73.0m (2011: £72.1m) while Ebitdae increased by 11.6% to £11.3m (2011: £10.1m) in the year ending 30 September 2012.
Boucher joins Kinetic as non-exec chairman
Lloyd's broker Kinetic Insurance Brokers has named Steve Boucher as non-executive chairman with immediate effect.
Ex-Guy Carpenter COO joins Novae board
Novae has appointed former Guy Carpenter chief operating officer Charles Fry as chief financial officer.