Articles by Mairi MacDonald
Mitsui names new claims director
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has appointed Jonathan Poole as claims director.
RSA competition concerns trigger OFT inquiry
The Office of Fair Trading investigation into an Experian analysis tool used by motor insurers was kicked off by RSA after the insurer raised concerns that it may enable anti-competitive practices.
ABI responds to OFT competition concerns
The Association of British Insurance has responded after seven insurance companies and two IT software and service providers agreed to an Office of Fair Trading request to limit the data they exchange between them ain light of competition law concerns.
RBSI "stopped using" Experian tool before OFT inquiry
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has confirmed that it no longer uses an Experian analysis tool at the centre of an investigation by the Office of Fair Trading.
Quinn Anglo takeover plans emerge
Details of the Quinn family’s discussion with Anglo Irish Bank over a possible joint takeover of Quinn Insurance have emerged in the Irish press.
Quinn Anglo takeover plans emerge
Details of the Quinn family’s discussion with Anglo Irish Bank over a possible joint takeover of Quinn Insurance have emerged in the Irish press.
Admiral extends National Windscreens contract
National Windscreens has secured a three-year contract with Admiral Insurance Group as its vehicle glass and repair supplier.
Crispin Speers launches travel product
Crispin Speers has launched an online travel insurance product for travel agents aimed at offering cover for customers with difficult medical conditions.
Plexus Law expands senior team
Insurance law firm Plexus Law has unveiled a series of internal promotions.
Ecclesiastical offers VAT break to churches
Ecclesiastical has proposed increasing sums insured for all church buildings used for worship to reflect the new level of VAT without any charge.
Blanc to join Axa on Valentine's Day
Axa has revealed that Amanda Blanc will join Axa UK’s commercial lines business as chief executive on 14 February 2011.
Potholes cause rise in insurance claims
Insurance claims arising from damaged cars are likely to spike as a result of a "nasty rash" of potholes across the UK's roads caused by the recent harsh weather, the AA has warned.
PwC: "Uncertain" outlook for insurance market
Activity grew strongly in the UK financial services sector for the second quarter in a row in the three months to December, however, profitability did not increase as fast as expected, growing at the slowest pace for 18 months, and numbers employed in…
Jubilee set to reveal future strategy
Jubilee Managing Agency has appointed Paul Battagliola as its new head of operations.
Ant Gould to join the CII
Post group editor-in-chief Ant Gould will be joining the Chartered Insurance Institute as director of faculties effective from 21 March.
IFB fraud adviser joins Groupama
Groupama Insurances has appointed Marc Yeates to the role of counter fraud claims adviser.
Canopius to plant flag in Switzerland
Canopius Group has revealed plans to establish a reinsurance underwriting platform based in Zurich.
Canopius to plant flag in Switzerland
Canopius Group has revealed plans to establish a reinsurance underwriting platform based in Zurich.
Aviva grants claims authority to Keelan Westall
Aviva has granted Keelan Westall the authority to process and settle Aviva claims in-house, for amounts up to £2500 net of the excess.
Plane passengers "almost certain" to overpower would-be hijackers
Risk Management Solutions has said that would-be hijackers are “almost certain” to be jumped on by fellow passengers if they manage to board a plane.
Plane passengers "almost certain" to overpower would-be hijackers
Risk Management Solutions has said that would-be hijackers are “almost certain” to be jumped on by fellow passengers if they manage to board a plane.
Money Supermarket ad to star John Prescott
John Prescott is to star in Money Supermarket’s latest television advertising campaign.
Advent poised to take Towergate stake
Towergate is understood to have reached an agreement in principle with private equity firm Advent International.
Former Aon claims director joins Marsh
Marsh has appointed Alan Morton as senior claims advocate of its international division and property claims practice group leader, UK and International.