Articles by Mairi MacDonald
Jubilee confirms sale to Ryan
Jubilee Group has been sold to Ryan Specialty Group for an undisclosed sum.
Gable to review business as profit soars 76%
Gable is to embark on a “complete review” of the business in preparation for the implementation of Solvency II.
Gable to review business as profit soars 76%
Gable is to embark on a “complete review” of the business in preparation for the implementation of Solvency II.
Junction boasts 1000% increase in motor insurance sales
Improvements to its online offering have boosted Junction’s sales within the motor insurance business bought from Bradford & Bingley by 1000% in the year since its acquisition.
Barbon launches staff incentive to boost M&A
Barbon Insurance Group has launched an employee incentive aimed at bolstering its pipeline of acquisition opportunities.
CGSC sets up Antwerp marine broker
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has established a specialist marine insurance broker, Junge Verzekeringsmakelaars, in Antwerp.
Markel acquires Swedish coverholder
Markel International has acquired Stockholm-based Lloyd’s coverholder Globen Försäkringar.
CGSC sets up Antwerp marine broker
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has established a specialist marine insurance broker, Junge Verzekeringsmakelaars, in Antwerp.
Markel acquires Swedish coverholder
Markel International has acquired Stockholm-based Lloyd’s coverholder Globen Försäkringar.
Aviva to launch internet-only brand following strong growth in motor book
Motor insurance has been the “key highlight” for Aviva in the first quarter, according to the insurer, which plans to launch a new, separately branded internet-only offering in the summer.
HSBC extends Aviva partnership until 2016
HSBC has extended its general insurance partnership with Aviva. The insurer is one of HSBC’s preferred strategic partner in the UK and Europe.
HSBC extends Aviva partnership until 2016
HSBC has extended its general insurance partnership with Aviva. The insurer is one of HSBC’s preferred strategic partner in the UK and Europe.
Donaldson to join RSA group board in new role
Paul Donaldson is set to join RSA’s group executive board after being promoted to a new role at group level.
Donaldson to join RSA group board in new role
Paul Donaldson is set to join RSA’s group executive board after being promoted to a new role at group level.
Sagicor hit with $36.2m catastrophe loss in Q1
Sagicor “still expects” to record a profit during 2011 despite producing a loss in the first quarter following exceptional natuaral catastrophes affecting its property & casualty book.
Giles reports 2010 loss of £37m
Giles made a loss of £37.11m in the year to 31 August 2010, according to accounts filed with Companies House this week.
Biba 2011: A return to Manchester confirmed for 2012 conference
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has confirmed it will return to Manchester next year to stage its annual conference.
Insurers accused of "milking" motorists
A Birmingham MP has accused the insurance industry of “milking the motorist” by excessively charging for car insurance.
Allianz "operating improvements" offset catastrophe losses in Q1
Allianz this morning reported group quarterly revenue of €29.9bn - 2.2% below the record level of €30.6bn in the first quarter of 2010.
Allianz "operating improvements" offset catastrophe losses in Q1
Allianz this morning reported group quarterly revenue of €29.9bn - 2.2% below the record level of €30.6bn in the first quarter of 2010.
Pearson joins Oamps
Former Giles Insurance Brokers retail managing director Howard Pearson has joined Oamps' UK operation as divisional broking director.
Exam Works extends UK presence with Premex acquisition
Premex Group has been bought by international medical examinations provider Exam Works in a deal that is thought to be worth £66m.
Biba 2011: Jubilee launches A&H trading portal
Jubilee Managing Agency has launched a dedicated trading portal for brokers offering a range of accident & health and speciality products supported by unique commission and profit share arrangements today at the Biba Conference in Manchester.
Biba 2011: Galbraith calls for "proportionate" regulation of brokers
Eric Galbraith has called on HM Treasury and the new Financial Conduct Authority to work together towards delivering the right regulation for insurance brokers.