Articles by Mairi MacDonald
Medical intermediaries condemn 57% rise in FSCS fees
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries has condemned the proposed 57% increase in this year’s Financial Services Compensation Scheme levy as "unfair, excessive and totally inappropriate".
Corporate bond market to "triumph"
Legal & General has advised investors to keep an eye on the corporate bond market in 2011.
Corporate bond market to "triumph"
Legal & General has advised investors to keep an eye on the corporate bond market in 2011.
Banks pledge to lend more to SMEs
The government has welcomed a commitment by the UK's largest banks on lending expectations and capacity.
North West broker in double win
Chester-based insurance broker Astbury Wren has had a double client win that will see it providing commercial insurance services to Age Concern and Nugent Care.
Xchanging predicts year-on-year fall in 2011 profit
Xchanging chief executive and founder David Andrews has stepped down from the role of chief executive with immediate effect.
Xchanging predicts year-on-year fall in 2011 profit
Xchanging chief executive and founder David Andrews has stepped down from the role of chief executive with immediate effect.
Councils claim Supreme Court victory
The Supreme Court has found unanimously in favour of Harrow in the RMP v Brent/Harrow case.
Jubilee enters terrorism market
Jubilee Managing Agency has entered the terrorism market after employing Marcus Ripley, a former Hardy underwriter.
Tawa targets US growth
Risk capital and insurance services provider Tawa has outlined plans to increase its investment in the US marketplace.
Beazley focuses on M&A as profit rises to $251m
Beazley has confirmed that acquiring businesses in its target markets remains a key priority despite its failed bid to acquire Lloyd’s competitor Hardy towards the end of last year.
Beazley focuses on M&A as profit rises to $251m
Beazley has confirmed that acquiring businesses in its target markets remains a key priority despite its failed bid to acquire Lloyd’s competitor Hardy towards the end of last year.
ELTO attracts 90% of insurer market
More than 90% of employers’ liability insurers have voluntarily signed up to the Employers’ Liability Tracing Office service.
Chaucer confirms potential offers
Chaucer has confirmed that it has received a "number of approaches" recentlly, regarding a possible offer.
Jelf unveils head of personal lines
Jelf Insurance Brokers has named Antony Summers as its new managing director for its personal lined business.
Amendments to Solvency II to "finesse" transition
Proposed amendments to the Solvency II Directive from Omnibus II include transitional measures “seem far more wide-ranging than had previously been alluded to in QIS5 and other discussions”, according to Towers Watson.
Amendments to Solvency II to "finesse" transition
Proposed amendments to the Solvency II Directive from Omnibus II include transitional measures “seem far more wide-ranging than had previously been alluded to in QIS5 and other discussions”, according to Towers Watson.
Heath Lambert extends affinity deal
Heath Lambert Insurance Services has extended its partnership with The Stroke Association to offer a new suite of travel products for stroke survivors, their families and carers.
Trio joins Ecclesiastical's City team
Ecclesiastical has boosted its London regional centre underwriting team with the appointments of two underwriters and a regional sales manager.
Biba teams up with broker research team
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has joined forces with insurance research panel Broking Now.
Combined under sales moratorium following FSA inquiry
Combined Insurance has been faced with a sales moratorium since October 2010 following a Financial Services Authority inquiry into its sales practices.
Towergate secures £520m bond issue
Towergate’s bond issue has been oversubscribed by as much as ten times, Post Online has learnt.
Towergate secures £520m bond issue
Towergate’s bond issue has been oversubscribed by as much as ten times, Post Online has learnt.
Arc Legal expands legal expenses product range with Swinton deal
Arc Legal Assistance has joined forces with Swinton Commercial to launch a commercial rental guarantee product for semi-professional landlords.