Articles by Mairi MacDonald
Hardy appoints property underwriters
Hardy Underwriting Bermuda has recruited two underwriters within its non-marine property division of its Lloyd’s Syndicate 382.
Sassoon outlines rescue plan for future failures
Commercial Secretary to the Treasury, Lord Sassoon has set out proposals for a new “special” administration regime to strengthen the UK’s ability to deal with future failures of investment firms.
Charles Taylor wins LMA contract
Charles Taylor Insurance Services and Xchanging Claims Service have been selected by the Lloyd’s Market Association to provide claims services to address non-moving claims on behalf of managing agents.
AA calls for government to resist spending cuts on flood defences
AA Insurance is urging the government to resist any temptation to cut spending on flood defences in its autumn comprehensive spending review.
Gable doubles GWP
Gable Holdings has produced gross written premium of £8.63m (H1 2009: £4.0m) for the six months ended 30 June 2010.
Gable doubles GWP
Gable Holdings has produced gross written premium of £8.63m (H1 2009: £4.0m) for the six months ended 30 June 2010.
Brit global markets unit promotes trio
Brit Insurance has made new appointments within its global markets strategic business unit.
Top line discipline "encouraging"
Reinsurers are showing promising signs of rate discipline, according to Equity analysts at Jefferies Research.
Compuquote launches courier offering
Compuquote has launched a courier product for brokers.
Mutuals called to engage with Solvency II debate
The Association of Mutual Insurers and Insurance Cooperatives in Europe has called for its members to participate on the ongoing “debate” about the final design of Solvency II.
Mutuals called to engage with Solvency II debate
The Association of Mutual Insurers and Insurance Cooperatives in Europe has called for its members to participate on the ongoing “debate” about the final design of Solvency II.
Kiln opens Frankfurt office
Kiln has launch a new German office based in Frankfurt.
Kiln opens Frankfurt office
Kiln has launch a new German office based in Frankfurt.
Resolution finalises Axa life deal
Resolution has completed the acquisition of the Axa UK life businesses comprising protection, corporate benefits and annuities.
Oval buys media specialist
Oval has acquired media insurance broking specialists O'Neill and Bramwell.
Thistle appoints liability director
Underwriting Practice Jardine Lloyd Thompson-owned Thistle Insurance Services has appointed Zahid Naqvi, a senior market practitioner, as director of its professional liability practice.
S&P: Capital balance must be struck
Mark Coleman, analyst at Standard & Poor's, has told Reinsurance that while the ratings agency encourages strong capital reserves, there is a balance that must be struck.
PWC: Expect more solvent schemes
At the Monte Carlo rendez-vous, Pricewaterhouse Coopers told delegates it expects the number of insurers and reinsurers entering solvent schemes to grow.
Quinn: sale "not impacted" by UK decision
Quinn has responded to the Central Bank and Financial Regulator’s decision today not to allow its insurance business to re-enter the UK commercial lines market.
Markel extols value of ECF
A pilot project led by Markel International has found the time taken for lawyers to recover fees from insurers can be "slashed" using the Electronic Claims File system.
Mutual warns of rise in sheep rustling
Cornish Mutual has warned the high price of lamb could lead to a marked increase in claims for sheep rustling.
Report finds "convergence" between Lloyd's and Bermuda markets
Lloyd’s and Bermuda represent distinct and different approaches to underwriting, but that their work practices and risk evaluation methods are showing signs of convergence.
IFB extends Cheatline facility
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has increased the operational capacity of its Cheatline facility.
Glacier Re CFO resigns
Glacier Reinsurance has appointed Andreas Zdrenyk to the position of chief financial officer with immediate effect.