Articles by Mairi MacDonald
$10bn insured loss estimated from Japan quake
The Japanese earthquake could cost the insurance industry $10bn (£6.25bn) but it is not likely to cause rates to harden across the market.
Lloyd's: Too early to assess Japan losses
Lloyd's has said it is "far too early" to assess the business impact of the natural disasters to hit Japan over the last 24 hours.
Caribbean risk pool appoints Guy Carpenter
Guy Carpenter has replaced Aon Benfield as the placing broker for the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility.
Towers Watson criticises motor insurance report
Towers Watson has criticised the House of Commons’ transport select committee report into the cost of motor insurance for falling short of endorsing the recommendations in Lord Justice Jackson’s review of civil litigation costs.
Kane acquires HSBC business for $27.5m
Risk and insurance management services Kane has signed an agreement to acquire the insurance management operations of HSBC.
ABI: transport committee motor insurance report is a "missed opportunity"
The Association of British Insurers has accused the transport select committee of "choosing to ignore” vital evidence provided by the insurance industry into the cost of motor premiums.
Lloyd's opens Rotterdam office
Lloyd’s has opened a Benelux office in Rotterdam.
Lloyd's opens Rotterdam office
Lloyd’s has opened a Benelux office in Rotterdam.
FSA publishes regulation responses
The Financial Services Authority and Financial Reporting Council have published a feedback statement summarising the responses to the joint discussion paper on enhancing the auditor’s contribution to prudential regulation.
Northdoor upgrades broker portal
IT solutions provider Northdoor has improved its Web Broker Portal.
Claims operation launches to assist the London market
A new company offering claims management services to assist the London market has been launched.
Munich Re hit by £931m cat losses in 2011
Natural catastrophes in Australia and New Zealand have already cost Munich Re AUS$1.5bn (£931.1m) in 2011.
Munich Re hit by £931m cat losses in 2011
Natural catastrophes in Australia and New Zealand have already cost Munich Re AUS$1.5bn (£931.1m) in 2011.
Aon unveils new professions team
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed the new leaders of its professions practice in London, and made some new hires.
RBSI claims director joins Weightmans
Weightmans boosted its insurance offering with the appointment of Kate Lotts to the newly created role of head of policy development (insurance).
Canopius accuses industry of "folly"
Canopius chairman Michael Watson has accused the insurance and markets of “folly” as rates continue falling despite 2010 being “one of the six” most costly years for insured catastrophe losses.
Catlin estimates $125m quake loss
Catlin Group has estimated that the 22 February 2011 earthquake near Christchurch, New Zealand caused its losses of $125m.
Willis appoints new commercial and networks boss
Willis UK & Ireland, has appointed Brendan McCafferty as managing director of its commercial and network businesses.
Duo joins Hiscox media team
Hiscox's UK technology and media team has appointed Jiveen Lal as senior technology & media underwriter – north, and Matthew Webb as senior technology & media underwriter - south.
SFO and police make arrests in connection with Kaupthing collapse
The Serious Fraud Office, City of London Police, Essex Police and Icelandic investigators have mounted search and arrest operations in London and Reykjavik.
CNA combines French and Italian operations
CNA Europe has formed a combined France & Italy operational region headed by Danilo Saitta.
CNA combines French and Italian operations
CNA Europe has formed a combined France & Italy operational region headed by Danilo Saitta.
Kane to leave Lloyds Banking Group
Archie Kane is to retire from his position as Lloyds Banking Group executive director as part of a management restructure.
Turkey advised to adopt SII rules
Aon Benfield has advised Turkish insurers to take part in the European Union’s Solvency II protocol.