Articles by Mairi MacDonald
Group jailed for insurance claims fraud
Six people have been sentenced after a bogus insurance claims company conned solicitors out of almost £150 000.
Sainsbury's and RBSI confirm deal
Sainsbury’s Finance has confirmed that it has signed heads of agreement with Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance with a view to appointing it as its motor insurance provider.
Swiss Re to increase dividend by 175%
The Swiss Re board of directors has proposed the approval of a dividend for 2010 of CHF 2.75 - a 175% increase compared to 2009.
Swiss Re to increase dividend by 175%
The Swiss Re board of directors has proposed the approval of a dividend for 2010 of CHF 2.75 - a 175% increase compared to 2009.
Ageas acquires Castle Cover for £53m
Ageas UK has acquired over 50s specialist Castle Cover in a £52.8m deal. The insurer said that the purchase will increase its customer numbers to around eight million.
RSA names personal lines boss
RSA has appointed Mark Christer as its new managing director for personal lines.
Amlin Corporate CEO to step down
Amlin Corporate Insurance chief executive Patrick Coene is to stand down on 30 June.
Amlin Corporate CEO to step down
Amlin Corporate Insurance chief executive Patrick Coene is to stand down on 30 June.
CBG to develop schemes to combat revenue slump
CBG has reported a drop in revenue to £7.71m (2009: £8.96m), which, adjusted to add back exceptional operating and non-operating expenses, amortisation, and share option charges, produced a result of £1.17m (2009: £1.39m).
Former EMB boss takes top Towers Watson role
Towers Watson has appointed Rory O'Brien to lead its risk consulting and software business after Steve Taylor-Gooby steps down after 25 years at the company.
Government accused of undermining workplace health & safety
The union Unite has accused the government of compromising health and safety at work under the guise of “cutting bureaucracy”.
Swinton chooses Temporary Cover
Swinton Group has appointed Temporary Cover as its preferred carrier for short term Insurance policies for cars and vans.
Aviva extends commerical online trading platfom
Aviva has added three new products to its online trading platform Fast Trade.
Mobile Windscreens expands following competitor collapse
National Mobile Windscreens has begun a recruitment drive, which it says is in response to competitor Auto Windscreens going into administration.
Trio joins Questgates
Questgates has made three appointments to its motor division.
LMA calls for removal of referral fees
The Transport Select Committee has missed an opportunity to call for a ban on referral fees for motor claims, according to the Lloyd's Market Association.
Towergate names new sales director
Towergate has appointed David Scutt as sales director for the South west region.
James Hallam makes double board appointment
James Hallam has appointed David Allori, group corporate director and David Noble, group development director to the board of directors.
Voyager launches Asian wedding product
Niche insurance provider Voyager has launched a new wedding insurance product designed for Asian-style weddings.
Chaucer reduces 2010 cat loss estimates
Chaucer has reduced its best estimate for claims arising from the 2010 New Zealand earthquake and Australian floods.
Jubilee outsources motor claims
Jubilee Insurance has outsourced its run-off motor claims to Beachcroft.
DWF appoints insurance partner
DWF has appointed Christopher Ryan as a commercial insurance partner at the firm’s expanding London office.
Ink enters care sector
Ink Insurance is to offer products for the charity and care sectors through Ink Charity.
Generali reports 11.4% drop in GI operating result
Generali has reported an 11.4% year-on-year reduction in its non-life operating result to €1.1bn (2009: €1.27bn) in its 2010 annual results.