Articles by Mairi MacDonald
McGavick welcomes new XL outlook
XL Group has welcomed Standard & Poor's affirmation Of its ratings and revised outlook on XL to "stable" from "negative".
Biba warns of underinsurance perils
Consumers and businesses could be putting themselves at financial risk by cutting out or reducing key areas of insurance protection, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association has warned.
Ageas extends Property Consortium repair deal
Property Consortium UK is to work with Ageas to deliver a nationwide property repair service for its policyholders.
Jelf seals affinity deal
Jelf has entered an affinity partnership with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Business insolvency rate falls
The rate of insolvency among UK businesses fell 17% year-on-year in October, according to Experian.
Young's views on economy branded "unacceptable" by PM
The Prime Minister has branded Tory peer Lord Young of Graffham’s comments that most people in Britain have “never had it so good” during “a so-called recession” as “unacceptable”.
Howden strengthens Mexican ties
Howden has signed a formal co-operation agreement with Financial Lines Advisory Group (Flag) to support the expansion of its specialist products throughout Latin America.
Coface returns to positive growth
Coface has reported a return to positive growth in turnover over nine months at +1.9% at current structure, and at +0.6% at constant structure and exchange rates.
Coface returns to positive growth
Coface has reported a return to positive growth in turnover over nine months at +1.9% at current structure, and at +0.6% at constant structure and exchange rates.
Evolution launches Iphone app for brokers
Evolution Underwriting has launched a service that allows brokers to manage customers, policies and quotations via their Iphones.
QBE to acquire Ren Re for $275m
QBE is to acquire the US insurance operations of Renaissance Re.
UK motor and energy rate rises boosts Chaucer's fortunes
Chaucer intends to grow its UK motor and energy portfolios next year as part of its plan to increase its income net of brokerage by 10% to £785.8 m.
UK motor and energy rate rises boosts Chaucer's fortunes
Chaucer intends to grow its UK motor and energy portfolios next year as part of its plan to increase its income net of brokerage by 10% to £785.8 m.
Zurich loses Purple panel spot
The Purple Partnership has made the second change to its core commercial insurer panel since its launch almost three years ago.
Solvency II "finishing touches" underway
Lloyd's has claimed that European regulators are now putting the “finishing touches” to Solvency II, following a decade in the planning.
Solvency II "finishing touches" underway
Lloyd's has claimed that European regulators are now putting the “finishing touches” to Solvency II, following a decade in the planning.
Fraudsters offer fake jobs at Lloyd's
Lloyd’s has issued a warning to job seekers after falling victim to a recruitment scam in which candidates are understood to have been asked to provide a fee in some cases.
Fraudsters offer fake jobs at Lloyd's
Lloyd’s has issued a warning to job seekers after falling victim to a recruitment scam in which candidates are understood to have been asked to provide a fee in some cases.
Ghost broking trio charged with fraud
Three people suspected of acting as illegal insurance intermediaries - or ‘ghost brokers’ - have been charged with fraud.
ABI offers flood advice to households
The Association of British Insurers has issued advice to people who have been flooded following heavy rainfall in Cornwall.
Cornwall hit by severe flooding
Parts of Cornwall have been hit by flooding after a night of heavy rain and wind.
Jelf launches property offering
Jelf has launched a new proposition aimed at simplifying the insurance process for the property sector.
Apil rejects MoJ personal injury stance
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has responded to the government's launch of its consultation on the Jackson Review proposals.
Amlin Bermuda enters casualty reinsurance market
Amlin is to start writing casualty reinsurance business at its office in Bermuda from 1 January 2011.