Articles by Mairi MacDonald
Cooper Gay expands energy team
Cooper Gay has outlined its intention to grow within the international downstream energy sector, with the hiring of two divisional directors within its London team.
Former Zurich Municipal boss returns
The former managing director of Zurich Municipal Rob Allison has joined York-based broker DE Ford.
Go Compare to study FSA recommendations
Go Compare has backed the Financial Services Authority's latest set of guidelines for aggregators.
Oamps sets sights on UK expansion
Oamps has confirmed its acquisition of the book of the life science and associated business from Giles Insurance Brokers as part of a strategy to grow its UK business through the acquisition of new teams.
Biba backs regulator's guidance for aggregators
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has welcomed the Financial Services Authority proposed guidance for comparison websites, which it said has addressed its own concerns about consumer detriment.
FSA sends warning shot to aggregators
The Financial Services Authority has urged aggregators to “think carefully” about whether they are introducing, arranging or advising customers and to reflect that with a change in permissions if necessary.
Marsh warns businesses to face up to impact of climate change
“Robust risk mitigation strategies” to deal with climate change are required to protect businesses from major losses, according to Marsh.
Marsh warns businesses to face up to impact of climate change
“Robust risk mitigation strategies” to deal with climate change are required to protect businesses from major losses, according to Marsh.
Giles sells life sciences book to Oamps
Giles is understood to have sold its life sciences business to Oamps Special Risks.
Aon: Threat of political unrest equal to terrorism
Political violence, strikes, riots, civil war and war now threaten businesses' growth, continuity and profitability as much as terrorism, according to Aon Risk Solutions.
Lloyd's in court over Jackson cancellation tour
Lloyd’s has asked a judge to cancel an insurance policy issued to cover Michael Jackson’s This Is It tour in April 2009, arguing that the pop star’s concert promoters withheld medical information.
Aon: Threat of political unrest equal to terrorism
Political violence, strikes, riots, civil war and war now threaten businesses' growth, continuity and profitability as much as terrorism, according to Aon Risk Solutions.
Marsh and Munich Re offer nat cat services
Marsh has launched a suite of services that aims to assist clients in managing their natural catastrophe risks more effectively and speeding up recovery from any losses.
Marsh and Munich Re offer nat cat services
Marsh has launched a suite of services that aims to assist clients in managing their natural catastrophe risks more effectively and speeding up recovery from any losses.
Cunningham duo join Questgates' investigations team
Questgates has boosted its corporate claims management and liability investigation capabilities with three appointments.
XL launches cyber risks policy
XL Insurance has launched a cyber risks solution designed for European businesses.
XL launches cyber risks policy
XL Insurance has launched a cyber risks solution designed for European businesses.
Catlin offers broker promise
Catlin is introducing a series of initiatives that aims to improve its service to brokers.
Prostitutes invited to Munich Re-owned Ergo party
Munich Re has confirmed that one of its business units invited 20 prostitutes to a Budapest party to reward the insurer’s high- performing agents.
Lloyds execs to hand back bonuses
Lloyds Banking Group is taking back part of the bonuses awarded to senior executives as a result of the £3.2bn hit the bank took for mis-selling payment protection insurance.
Prostitutes invited to Munich Re-owned Ergo party
Munich Re has confirmed that one of its business units invited 20 prostitutes to a Budapest party to reward the insurer’s high- performing agents.
Ryan secures "direct access to Lloyd's" with acquisition
Illinois-based Ryan Specialty Group has secured a place in Lloyd's after confirming it has entered an agreement with Jubilee Group to acquire 100% of its share capital.
Jubilee confirms sale to Ryan
Jubilee Group has been sold to Ryan Specialty Group for an undisclosed sum.
Ryan secures "direct access to Lloyd's" with acquisition
Illinois-based Ryan Specialty Group has secured a place in Lloyd's after confirming it has entered an agreement with Jubilee Group to acquire 100% of its share capital.