Articles by Mairi MacDonald
Draft bill published on financial regulation reforms
The government has published a White Paper and draft bill detailing its proposed reforms to the financial regulatory regime within the UK.
Post Magazine - 16 June 2011
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Maso joins Aviva as France CEO
The former chief executive of Axa Insurance, Philippe Maso, is to join Aviva as CEO of its France operation.
Regulation tops agenda for new CEA president
The managing director of Generali Group has been elected president of the CEA.
Maso joins Aviva as France CEO
The former chief executive of Axa Insurance, Philippe Maso, is to join Aviva as CEO of its France operation.
Regulation tops agenda for new CEA president
The managing director of Generali Group has been elected president of the CEA.
Markerstudy acquires repair firm
Markerstudy Group has completed the acquisition of Tonbridge Coachworks Vehicle Repair Group
Ex-Guy Carp MD joins BMS board
Former Guy Carpenter managing director Philip Campbell has joined BMS as executive vice president of its US-based operations and a member of its US strategy board.
Ex-Tesco head joins Direct Line
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has appointed Steve Price as Direct Line motor director.
XL estimates US weather losses of $75m
XL Group has estimated that severe weather occurrences, including tornado activity, in the US in April and May caused losses of $50m to $75m, with the majority attributable to XL’s reinsurance segment.
Man pleads guilty to faking his death in insurance scam
A man has has pleaded guilty to faking his own death in Honduras to claim insurance benefits and claiming pensions relating to another person.
McLaren Stewart appointed to new director role at Giles
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed John McLaren Stewart as UK sales director.
Barbican confirms Omega approach
Barbican has confirmed its interest in merging with fellow Lloyd's insurer Omega.
Biba presents petition on fees to MP
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has presented a petition of nearly 7000 member signatures to Jonathan Evans MP calling for the government to accelerate the Financial Services Authority’s review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme…
Biba presents petition on fees to MP
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has presented a petition of nearly 7000 member signatures to Jonathan Evans MP calling for the government to accelerate the Financial Services Authority’s review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme…
FSA extends PPI complaints deadline
The Financial Services Authority has extended the timeframe for Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland to handle payment protection insurance complaints.
Assurant Solutions names European boss
Assurant Solutions has named Mike Balsley as president and chief executive for its European business unit.
Assurant Solutions names European boss
Assurant Solutions has named Mike Balsley as president and chief executive for its European business unit.
XL opens middle market office in Birmingham
XL Insurance has opened a new underwriting office in Birmingham after appointing Zurich’s former regional construction manager for the region to head it up.
FSA spends £763k on delayed FSCS review
The Financial Services Authority spent £763 000 on a review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme that it later abandoned.
Admiral & BGL: Motor rates to slow in H2
Motor rates are likely to slow to single digit levels in the second half of the year, according to analysts, as some players “fight back” from market share losses.
FSA spends £763k on delayed FSCS review
The Financial Services Authority spent £763 000 on a review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme that it later abandoned.
Admiral & BGL: Motor rates to slow in H2
Motor rates are likely to slow to single digit levels in the second half of the year, according to analysts, as some players “fight back” from market share losses.