Articles by Mairi MacDonald
Willis restructures Europe operation
Willis is dividing its continental Europe operation into two regions: Western and Central & Eastern Europe.
Willis UK's Wilkinson joins RSA
RSA has appointed former Willis UK Retail chief executive Dan Wilkinson as mid-market regions director.
Imperial challenges "underhand" practices
The founder of Imperial Consultants is appealing to insurer partners to back him up in his bid to tackle what he describes as the “filthy and underhand” tactics of some of his competitors.
Questgates makes six appointments
Two former Merlin staff have joined Questgates with a view to developing a new subsidence product.
Mitsui Sumitomo appoints class underwriter
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s is aiming to grow its marine liability underwriting book following the appointment of Darren Carr as class underwriter.
MPs challenge Paterson on flood stand-off
The Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee has called on the government to act quickly to resolve its stand-off with insurers over the provision of affordable flood cover.
BGL prepares for gender-neutral pricing
The BGL Group has offered support to insurers as they implement gender-neutral premium rates to accommodate a legal shift that it describes as "the single biggest change in insurance rating in modern times".
Post Magazine - 29 November 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
JLT calls on government to back Flood Re
JLT is urging businesses to lobby MPs in a bid to impress on the government the urgent need to agree a flood insurance solution to replace the Statement of Principles when it expires next year.
Auto Restore acquires competitor
Auto Restore has acquired Midlands-based ADR Accident Repair Centre Group including its 11 bodyshops.
Annette Court joins Merryck
The former chief executive of Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance and Zurich's European general insurance business Annette Court has joined business mentoring specialist Merryck & Co.
Web seminar: The future of property underwriting
With the current flood risk agreement between the insurance industry and the government due to expire next year, the future of property underwriting could look very different.
Ex-Barbon duo launches property broker
A new property insurance broker has been launched in London’s West End by the co-founder of Keelan Westall and former head of business at Barbon-owned Cadogan Keelan Westall, Brett Sainty.
Towergate snaps up Northern Irish broker
Towergate Insurance has secured its first foothold in Northern Ireland after acquiring Belfast-headquartered broker Dawson Whyte.
Skuld expands specialist marine offering
Marine insurer Skuld has formed a new unit within its Lloyd’s syndicate 1897 that will offer combined physical damage and liability cover to ports and terminals worldwide.
Hill Dickinson director joins Garwyn
Garwyn Group has appointed former Hill Dickinson strategic & development director Laurence Ives to the new role of business development director.
Sandy to cost Swiss Re $900m
Swiss Re has estimated that its claims burden from superstorm Sandy will cost $900m, net of retrocession and before tax.
DAC Beachcroft adds partner to Glasgow practice
DAC Beachcroft Scotland has appointed John McGovern as a partner in its Glasgow office.
Supreme Court abuse case sets legal precedent
A Supreme Court ruling which found that it was fair, just and reasonable for the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools to share vicarious liability for abuse committed by its brothers has "far-reaching" implications for the insurance…
RSA names new chairman
Former Deloitte chairman Martin Scicluna is to succeed John Napier as chairman of RSA from 1 January.
Silence on flood solution continues as Defra plays hardball over funding
The Association of British Insurers' long-running attempt to reach agreement with the government over replacing the soon-to-expire Statement of Principles has been described as "dead in the water".
Brokers to blame for lack of voice at top table
Brokers need to "stand up and be counted" when it comes to interacting with law makers and regulators, according to Giles Insurance Brokers chief executive Brendan McManus.
S&P: Sandy to hit earnings not capital
Superstorm Sandy is likely to be an earnings rather than a capital event for affected insurers and reinsurers, according to rating agency Standard & Poor's.
HCB liability play boosted by investment
Healthcare and risk management specialist Health Claims Bureau plans to double its revenue in two years by targeting new business in the liability insurance sector.