Articles by Mairi MacDonald
AIR considers business interruption following Boston bombings
A large section of Boston's Back Bay area remains off-limits to all but law enforcement officials and the FBI, following yesterday's fatal bomb blasts near the finish line of the city's marathon.
Gallagher criticises SRA over Balva
Gallagher London has described the ban on Latvian insurer Balva underwriting new business in the UK as "another embarrassment for the Solicitors Regulation Authority" due to the insurer's inclusion on the body's approved list of qualifying professional…
Ex-Airmic chair Taylor joins Ascot board
Ascot Underwriting has appointed Paul Taylor as an independent non-executive director and chair of it’s risk committee.
Brokerbility member gains chartered status
Broker Cooke and Mason has become latest Brokerbility member to achieve chartered status.
Swiss Re increases dividend as Francis joins board
Shareholders Swiss Re shareholders have approved an increase in the regular dividend from CHF3.00 to CHF3.50 per share as well as an additional special dividend of CHF4.00 per share.
Allianz training scheme attracts record response
Allianz Commercial has welcomed its second intake of scholars for its partner academy scholarship programme.
Griffiths & Armour joins Biba panel
Griffiths & Armour has joined the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s professional indemnity insurance panel.
Axa Art awards grant to Harvard museums
Art insurance specialist Axa Art has awarded its conservation research grant to Harvard Art Museums in the US.
Lorega extends Broker Network deal
Broker Network and Countrywide have extended their relationship with Lorega through the launch of a household loss recovery insurance product.
Brokers concerned over Aviva future as Deakin departs to join AJ Gallagher
Brokers have counselled Aviva against introducing “wholesale change” to its broking distribution channel following the resignation of stalwart Janice Deakin after 13 years at the insurer.
Quindell completes Accident Advice Helpline acquisition
Quindell Portfolio has acquired no win, no fee legal specialist Accident Advice Helpline.
Personal injury firm stops accepting referrals
Personal injury law firm Antony Hodari is cutting ties with claims intermediaries in a move to become “self-sufficient” in generating its caseload.
Ironshore extends Japanese reach
Ironshore International's Lloyd's Pembroke Syndicate has been authorised by the Japanese Financial Services Authority to offer representations and warranties coverage through Lloyd's Japan.
Antares returns profit of £12m and sub-100% COR
Antares' managed syndicate 1274 has reported a leap in profit to £16m for the full-year 2012 compared to a loss of £12.2m in 2011.
Solicitors urged to consider insurer ratings
Solicitors have been urged to check insurers' financial strength before acquiring professional indemnity cover following the demise of two unrated providers in recent years.
Capita launches London market risk capture programme
Capita Insurance Services aims to improve efficiency in the London market by applying its market level risk capture programme already used by managing agents with service companies in Singapore.
Axa launches online travel insurance facility for affinity customers
Axa Direct & Partnerships has created a travel insurance website for Lloyds TSB customers designed to help them make the most of their policy.
Markel moves to single tech platform
Markel has streamlined its business processes by replacing several back office systems with a single business platform.
Quindell earnings leap 350% in Q1 ahead of restructure
Quindell has reported adjusted Ebitda in excess of £25m for the quarter ended 31 March 2013.
New Act to bring 'peace of mind' for consumers
The Consumer Insurance Act will give “added peace of mind” to customers who will “not be declined if they unknowingly fail to disclose information to their insurer” when buying insurance products, according to the Association of British Insurers.
Broker warns of motor insurance fraudsters manipulating MID records
Specialist motor broker DNA Insurance Services has warned that fraudsters are avoiding paying the appropriate premium for their risk by buying motor trade road risks policies to ensure their vehicles appear on the Motor Insurance Database.
Brokerbility adds Miles Smith to ranks
A newly formed retail division of Miles Smith has become the latest broking business to join Brokerbility, taking its membership to 35.
Deakin faced with "irresistible" offer from Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher International's relationship-building abilities in the UK insurance market are set to be given a boost by the appointment of Aviva's intermediary & partnerships director Janice Deakin to the new role of UK commercial director.
Janice Deakin joins Arthur J Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher International has appointed Janice Deakin to the new role of UK commercial director.