Articles by Mairi MacDonald
GI director role culled in Aviva shake-up
Mark Hynes has become the most senior figure in Aviva's UK general insurance operation to lose his job in the latest round of restructuring.
Schemes let down by insurers on service
Commercial schemes are continuing to grow in popularity, according to MMA, which has found that overall premium in commercial schemes grew by 25%in the first half of this year compared with the same period in 2012.
Groupama steps closer to integrated trading with enhanced property product
Groupama Insurances has taken the first step in an overhaul of its commercial and residential property policy.
Willis restructures international operations
Willis International has reorganised its Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa operations amid a management resuffle.
MGAs WLTM insurers at 'speed dating' capacity exchange
The Managing General Agents' Association is hosting a capacity exchange event at the Lloyd's building to help members secure insurer support to expand and introduce new products.
Haste linked to Direct Line bid
Former RSA chief executive Andy Haste is heading up a private equity consortium including Blackstone, Bain and Advent, with ambitions to bid for Direct Line Group, according to The Daily Telegraph.
Bollington targets life sciences amid sales and marketing drive
Bollington has set up a new team to target the medical devices sector.
Liberty launches event cancellation policy
Liberty Mutual has launched an event cancellation product for clients in the Middle East and North Africa.
Amlin targets US casualty reinsurance risk
Amlin is launching a casualty reinsurance operation in the US with a focus on general and professional liability.
Councils criticise government for flood insurance failure
The Local Government Association has accused the government and insurance industry of letting down residents in flood-risk areas by failing to reach an agreement over the provision of affordable insurance cover.
Axa aims for Brokerbility benchmark
Axa UK intermediary boss Amanda Blanc has said there is "room for improvement" in the insurer's commercial lines business, despite beating its peers on overall performance in a recent survey of brokers.
Axa retains top spot in insurer survey
Axa has come top in Brokerbility's latest survey based on brokers' views of insurer performances.
Homeserve denies sale talks
Homeserve has issued a statement on the London Stock Exchange in which it denies having engaged in discussions with potential buyers.
RSA flood losses hit £50m
RSA has been hit with an estimated net loss of £40m across its UK household, motor and commercial property books for June as a result of the wet weather.
Insolvency rate falls among SMEs
The number of SMEs to become insolvent fell in June compared with June 2011, while insolvencies among larger firms increased year on year.
Aon provides PI to Law Society
The Law Society has appointed Aon to provide professional indemnity insurance to legal practices with the society's conveyancing quality scheme or Lexcel quality marks.
TIP boosts HNW and agricultural team
The Insurance Partnership has strengthened its agricultural and private client teams with new appointments at offices in Hull and York.
Japan flooding threatens rice crop
Heavy rainfall in south west Japan has caused widespread flooding and mudslides.
Cornish Mutual wins chartered status
Cornish Mutual has been awarded Chartered Insurer status in recognition of its standards of professionalism and customer service.
Axa survey reveals SMEs' fears for the future
Continuing uncertainty in the Eurozone and the impact of government austerity measures are affecting optimism about business performance among SMEs.
Heavy rain dampens profitable run in household insurance sector
This summer's flooding could put an end to four consecutive years of combined ratios of 100% or better in the household insurance sector.
Willis extends Guernsey foothold
Willis has been issued with a full commercial lines licence to conduct insurance intermediary services in Guernsey.
Telematics could deliver an 'Olympic-sized' saving to UK economy
Coverbox has urged the government to encourage take-up of telematics among drivers.
Clyde & Co to open Libya office
Law firm Clyde & Co is opening an office in Tripoli, which will be the firm's fifth in the Middle East and North Africa region.