Articles by Mairi MacDonald
Lloyd's welcomes regulatory clarity
Lloyd's has welcomed clarity on the future of its regulatory structure following publication of a government report today.
Groupama UK profit rises 70%
Double-digit premium rate growth in private motor supported a 4.6% revenue growth for Groupama Insurances to £470.9m in 2010 (2009: £450.3m).
Groupama UK profit rises 70%
Double-digit premium rate growth in private motor supported a 4.6% revenue growth for Groupama Insurances to £470.9m in 2010 (2009: £450.3m).
Government rebrands broker regulator before launch
The government is to rename the Consumer Protection and Markets Authority as the Financial Conduct Authority and give it the power to ban products or limit their distribution for up to 12 months.
Parliament debates mutual model
Labour MP Gareth Thomas has called for the government to honour pledges to support the development of the mutual financial model in the UK in a debate in Parliament today.
Nato to consult Lloyd's on piracy
The Lloyd’s Market Association is to discuss anti-piracy issues in Germany with officers from Nato.
Nato to consult Lloyd's on piracy
The Lloyd’s Market Association is to discuss anti-piracy issues in Germany with officers from Nato.
Axa UK earnings fall to £131m
Axa UK’s earnings fell to £131m (2009: £235m) in 2010.
PM warns"damaging" EU regulation could unfairly hit female drivers
The impact of the upcoming European Union gender eqality directive on female drivers' insurance premiums was raised today in Parliament during Prime Minister's Questions.
PM warns"damaging" EU regulation could unfairly hit female drivers
The impact of the upcoming European Union gender eqality directive on female drivers' insurance premiums was raised today in Parliament during Prime Minister's Questions.
Biba accuses regulator of ignoring broker concerns over fees
British Insurance Brokers’ Association chief executive Eric Galbraith has called on the Financial Services Authority to accelerate its review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Giles recruitment specialist merges
Dallas Kirkland Professions and Giles Recruit Insure have merged to form Dallas Kirkland Recruit Insure.
Hiscox accuses claimant law firms of "manipulating" legal costs
Hiscox has accused some claimant law firms of “manipulating and inflating costs" in defamation and privacy cases.
Firm issues capital allowance advice
Insurance brokers’ clients with commercial properties could be missing out on millions of pounds in capital allowances, according to Portal Tax Claims.
Aviva agrees online trading deal
Online wholesaler Policyfast has struck an exclusive deal to provide Aviva Homework cover through the broker market.
CL appoints former Garwyn adjuster
Cunningham Lindsey has recruited Nick Warren as part of the planned expansion of its liability services team.
Towergate concludes refinancing deal and cuts debt by £100m
Towergate Partnership has announced the completion of its refinancing and £200m investment from private equity firm Advent International.
IIB questions logic of upfront commission disclosure
The Institute of Insurance Brokers has reiterated its concerns that the European Commission-led review of the Insurance Mediation Directive could lead to mandatory commission disclosure.
IIB questions logic of upfront commission disclosure
The Institute of Insurance Brokers has reiterated its concerns that the European Commission-led review of the Insurance Mediation Directive could lead to mandatory commission disclosure.
Former GAB manager joins Garwyn
Garwyn Group has appointed Greg Molyneaux as regional & technical director for Garwyn’s North Western operations.
Dual joins forces with law fim Kennedys
Dual Corporate Risks has entered a strategic partnership with Kennedys that will see the law firm handling claims on a third-party basis.
Financial ombudsman reveals sharp rise in PPI complaints
The Financial Ombudsman Service has revealed that payment protection insurance complaints rose to 24 955 for the period October to December 2010, up 17% from the previous three months.
P&C director Price leaves Dual
Steven Price is leaving Dual Corporate Risks after just seven months at the Hyperion-owned underwriting agency, Post Online can reveal.
Keoghs appoints duo to senior roles
Keoghs has appointed two senior personnel to its team – a new partner specialising in disease claims, Carrie Hoey, and a new commercial director, Andrew Spice.