Articles by Mairi MacDonald
Pensions sector rejects EU Solvency II proposals
Proposals by the European Union to introduce Solvency II-style regime for pension funds have been rejected by the UK’s National Association of Pension Funds.
Pensions sector rejects EU Solvency II proposals
Proposals by the European Union to introduce Solvency II-style regime for pension funds have been rejected by the UK’s National Association of Pension Funds.
VFM co-founder joins the IFB
VFM co-founder and ex-director Stephen Dalton has joined the Insurance Fraud Bureau.
Former Standard Life MD to head up Barclays' insurance division
Barclays has appointed Paul McNamara as managing director of insurance and investments.
Aviva offers BI advice to tech sector
Aviva has launched a free business continuity plan template for businesses in the technology sector.
Sagicor income falls to $33.4 m
Sagicor has recorded a drop in net income in the first nine months of the year to $33.4 m (£20.75 m) compared to $64.0 m in the same period in 2009.
Sagicor income falls to $33.4 m
Sagicor has recorded a drop in net income in the first nine months of the year to $33.4 m (£20.75 m) compared to $64.0 m in the same period in 2009.
Reinsurance aids Beazley's "modest" GWP growth
Beazley has reported that its gross written premium increased by two per cent to $1.35 bn (£840.7 m) in the first nine months of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 (2009: $1.33 bn).
Reinsurance aids Beazley's "modest" GWP growth
Beazley has reported that its gross written premium increased by two per cent to $1.35 bn (£840.7 m) in the first nine months of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 (2009: $1.33 bn).
Hardy rejects Beazley's second bid
Hardy has rejected a renewed offer for all of its shares from Beazley.
GC unveils new global analytics MD
Guy Carpenter has named Imelda Powers as its new managing director of Global Analytics. The appointment is with immediate effect.
CNA builds non-exec team
CNA Europe has appointed two non-executive directors.
CNA builds non-exec team
CNA Europe has appointed two non-executive directors.
Allianz CEO "pessimistic" about commercial premium outlook
Allianz has reported gross written premiums up 4.1% in the third quarter of 2010 compared to the same period a year before.
Allianz CEO "pessimistic" about commercial premium outlook
Allianz has reported gross written premiums up 4.1% in the third quarter of 2010 compared to the same period a year before.
RFIB claims Australian success
RFIB Group has lauded its Australian energy subsidiary after winning more than 20 clients in its first year of operation.
"Murky" bond environment restricts Allianz result
Allianz’s strong headline third quarter earnings were overshadowed by yet another quarter of explaining one-off expenses, according to equity research firm Jefferies.
"Murky" bond environment restricts Allianz result
Allianz’s strong headline third quarter earnings were overshadowed by yet another quarter of explaining one-off expenses, according to equity research firm Jefferies.
Cullum snares BIB businesses
Cullum Capital Ventures has completed the acquisition of two businesses in the North east of England.
Towers Watson acquires EMB
Towers Watson has acquired general insurance and actuarial consulting company EMB.
Bluefin puts Elite into run-off
Bluefin is putting its Elite underwriting facility for SME business into run-off.
Trio joins Markel's MGA business
Markel International has sought to strengthen its managing general agent division with three senior appointments.
One Answer Network appoints director
One Answer Network has appointed Neil Jenkinson to the role of client relationship director.
Markel International combined ratio slips to 99% following H1 losses
Markel International has reported gross written premiums of $574.0 m for the nine months to 30 September 2010, compared to $510.0 m for the same period in 2009.