Articles by Mairi MacDonald
Deficit will be cut through ‘reduced spending not increased taxes’
In her speech to mark the state opening of Parliament, the Queen has said that “dealing with the deficit and continuing to ensure the economic recovery is the most urgent issue facing Britain”.
Travel insurance specialist seeks provider for natural disaster cover
Almost three quarters (73%) of Holiday Extras customers surveyed over the last week would consider taking out some kind of natural disaster insurance cover in the future to avoid the stress and financial loss that resulted from the recent volcanic ash…
NIG names six new underwriters
NIG has attracted specialist area underwriters from RSA, Chartis, Allianz and Zurich Municipal to join its motor, property and liability teams.
L&G wins new GI deal
Legal & General has been appointed to the insurer panel at Pink Home Loans and BDS Mortgage Group to provide general insurance products.
CL heralds major loss fraud initiative
Cunningham Lindsey’s has claimed that its major loss investigators have saved insurers more than £7.1m in fraudulent claims in the year since their launch.
Brit appoints Gibraltar boss
Brit Insurance has promoted Andrew Cunningham to head of office for its Gibraltar operations.
Thatcham applauds solution success
Thatcham’s new vehicle repair methods delivery solution, Thatcham Integrated Methods, has provided access to methods for repairers on over 5000 individual estimate enquiries since its launch a week ago.
CNA brings business under one roof
CNA Insurance Company has moved its European headquarters and London market operations to the London Underwriting Centre at Minster Court.
Casualty manager joins Liberty's Germany operation
Liberty International Underwriters in Europe has appointed Michael Weesbach as casualty manager for its operations in Germany.
Brit appoints Gibraltar boss
Brit Insurance has promoted Andrew Cunningham to head of office for its Gibraltar operations.
CNA brings business under one roof
CNA Insurance Company has moved its European headquarters and London market operations to the London Underwriting Centre at Minster Court.
Casualty manager joins Liberty's Germany operation
Liberty International Underwriters in Europe has appointed Michael Weesbach as casualty manager for its operations in Germany.
Questgates completes Teceris deal
Questgates has completed the final stage of its acquisitions from Teceris (part of Capita Group), announced on 11 February this year.
Chancellor confirms 22 June Budget
An emergency Budget will be held on Tuesday 22 June, the Chancellor announced today.
Dual to offer PII to Lloyd's brokers
Specialist professional indemnity underwriting agency, Dual Corporate Risks, has secured new capacity for underwriting broker’s professional indemnity cover.
Aviva academy earns CII stamp
Aviva’s commercial underwriting academy has received continuing professional development accreditation from the Chartered Insurance Institute for its training modules.
Towergate reports £28m loss in 2009
Towergate has reported losses on ordinary activities for 2009 of £28m compared to £18.89m in 2008.
FSA issues warning of broker exposure to corruption
The Financial Services Authority has published the findings of its recent review of anti-bribery and corruption systems and controls in commercial insurance broker firms.
Clyde & Co grows insurance team
Clyde & Co has appointed Ivor Edwards to join the London corporate insurance team.
CL boosts surveyors division with training programme
Cunningham Lindsey is offering its surveyors an improved training programme, as the claims management company looks to diversify and grow its surveying services division.
Garwyn names new CEO
Garwyn has appointed the former chairman of glaobal sales at Xchanging, Stewart McCulloch, as its new chief executive.
Exclusive Analysis on election
The new government is unlikely to sell off its shares in banks taken over in the financial crisis this year for fear of the consequences, according to Exclusive Analysis.
Biba launches PPI scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association and Millennium Insurance have joined forces to launch new committed payments protection scheme.
Ex Broker Network MD joins Marsh
Marsh has appointed Martyn Denney to the newly-created role of networks leader.