Articles by Mairi MacDonald
Aspen insurance segment drives GWP growth
Aspen has reported a 12.7% increase in gross written premium in the third quarter to $558.4m, the majority of the growth resulting from a 36.2% increase in the insurance segment.
S&P affirms Axa Ireland rating
Standard & Poor's has affirmed its 'BBB+' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings for Axa Ireland.
Argo expands treaty offering with Lloyd's platform
Argo Group International Holdings is expanding its offerings in the international casualty marketplace with treaty reinsurance business written through Lloyd's.
Metal thefts from churches fall 60%
Ecclesiastical has claimed a victory in the battle against metal theft after recording a 60% drop in the number of insurance claims for the theft of lead and other valuable metals.
Spencer aims for consistency at Aviva
Robin Spencer, Aviva's recently appointed chief executive of general insurance in the UK & Ireland, has outlined his desire to bring stability and growth to the business.
Young female driver premiums fall ahead of ECJ directive
The average motor premium for young drivers has fallen slightly, while the gap between motor premiums for young male and female drivers is narrowing, according to the AA.
Household premiums rise following summer washout
Average insurance quotes for home buildings and contents cover have risen following heavy rain and flooding in the summer, according to the AA's latest insurance premium index.
BP Marsh eyes insurance opportunities
Venture capital provider and Hyperion investor BP Marsh has reported profit after tax of £2.2m, representing an increase from £2.0m for the six months to 31 July 2011.
PRA aims for "judgement-based" approach
Two documents outlining the Prudential Regulation Authority's approach to supervision when it is established in April 2013 have been presented today to stakeholders.
Arista expands Southampton office
Arista Insurance has appointed Paul Avery to its Southampton office to help manage the underwriting team.
Carole Nash wins Suzuki deal
Carole Nash has won a tender to administer a motorcycle and scooter insurance scheme on behalf of Suzuki GB.
Low interest rates and claims inflation hitting profits, warns Munich Re
The impact of persistently low interest rates on investments and the growing risk of inflation for severe bodily injury claims are cause for concern for the insurance industry, Munich Re has warned.
Jelf MD joins Alec Finch
Alec Finch has appointed Mike Latham as group managing director.
Swiss Re unveils senior appointments
John Dacey, Swiss Re's head of group strategy and strategic investments, is to join the group executive committee from 1 November.
BrokersLink offers supply chain risk advice
International broker network BrokersLink has launched a supply chain risk management service for its members.
First Assist launches non-standard travel insurance service
White label specialist First Assist Insurance Services has launched a non-standard risk service for people who exceed medical thresholds or age limits.
Beazley buys Lloyd's small business unit
Beazley has acquired the team that underwrites the Lloyd's Small Business Consortium, which has been managed by SA Meacock Syndicate 727 for nine years.
Liability insurance lines growing faster than global economy
Commercial insurance premiums in emerging markets have grown by an average of 14% a year in the past decade, two to three times faster than in developed markets.
Risk managers urged to heed climate change
The human impact on the environment has been a major factor in a quintupling of weather-related loss events in North America during the past three decades, according to Munich Re.
FCA to "revolutionise" consumer behaviour
The financial services industry needs to "brace itself" for a major change in the approach to competition by the regulator.
Wheatley unveils new regulation agenda
Martin Wheatley, incoming chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority, aims to "reset" how the regulator works with financial firms and address "cross-industry issues" when it replaces the Financial Services Authority next year.
Galbraith to bow out of Biba next year
Eric Galbraith is to step down as chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers' Association in 2013, after leading the association for nearly 10 years.
Biba returns to London for 2013 conference
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has confirmed that its 2013 conference will take place in London on 15 and 16 May.
Third-party injury claims rise 8% despite fall in reported accidents
Eleven of the top 20 postcodes with the highest rate of third-party injuries are in Birmingham, according to new actuarial data.