Articles by Mairi MacDonald
Amlin retains AM Best rating
AM Best has commented that the ratings of Amlin and its operating subsidiaries are unchanged.
Amlin retains AM Best rating
AM Best has commented that the ratings of Amlin and its operating subsidiaries are unchanged.
Gulf explosion: Losses mounting up
Losses from the explosion of BP's Deepwater Horizon Platform are expected to be among the largest seen by the energy insurance market.
RSA wins Tesco pet insurance deal
Tesco Bank has partnered with RSA to provide underwriting and claims management for Tesco pet insurance in the UK.
Marsh backs personal injury reforms
Organisations could potentially reduce their claims costs and motor fleet insurance premiums by adhering to the Road Traffic Act’s new personal injury claims process, which was introduced in England and Wales on 30 April, Marsh has said.
Amlin set to establish Swiss reinsurer
Amlin is to establish a reinsurance company in Switzerland to provide European reinsurance buyers with Amlin`s first-class security and service delivery.
XL reports 100.5% combined ratio
XL Capital's property & casualty business has reported a 100.5% (Q1 2009: 92.1%)combined ratio in the first quarter of 2010.
Amlin set to establish Swiss reinsurer
Amlin is to establish a reinsurance company in Switzerland to provide European reinsurance buyers with Amlin`s first-class security and service delivery.
XL reports 100.5% combined ratio
XL Capital's property & casualty business has reported a 100.5% (Q1 2009: 92.1%)combined ratio in the first quarter of 2010.
Apil calls for action on EL claims
A new system for providing compensation for sick and dying workers must be a top priority for the next government, according to the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.
Jelf appoints insurance CEO
Jelf Group has appointed Phil Barton, group commercial director, to the newly created role of chief executive – Jelf Insurance.
Quinn UK motor volumes slashed
Quinn Insurance has acknowledged its re-entry into the UK motor market will see it writing much lower volumes of business.
QBE outlines refinancing arrangement
QBE has launched an issue to institutional investors of 20 year zero coupon senior convertible securities raising $850m ($1.31bn).
Fortis extends self-employed offering
Fortis has revamped its liability product for the self-employed. Semploy Extra, which has been launched following a comprehensive review of its existing Semploy offering, will be available for new and existing clients from 31 May.
Quinn UK motor volumes slashed
Quinn Insurance has acknowledged its re-entry into the UK motor market will see it writing much lower volumes of business.
Quinn UK motor book back in business
Quinn Insurance has been authorised to recommence underwriting personal lines motor business in the UK.
Quinn UK motor book back in business
Quinn Insurance has been authorised to recommence underwriting personal lines motor business in the UK.
Towergate appoints managing director
Towergate Underwriting has appointed Peter Newson as managing director of Towergate Underwriting Financial Risk.
Markel wins jockey sponsorship
Flat jockey William Buick has signed a two-year sponsorship agreement with insurer Markel International.
Speculation mounts over Quinn takover by UK construction giant
Construction firm Laing O’Rourke has held talks with the Quinn Group amid continuing speculation about a takeover of parts of its beleaguered business, according to reports in the Irish press.
Ex-HSBC PI team leaves Marsh
Marsh has transferred part of the professional indemnity portfolio it took over as part of its acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers to RK Harrison Insurance Services.
Purple network wins 40th member
Birmingham-based insurance and financial services provider Jobson James has become the 40th member of Jelf-owned broker network Purple.
UK takaful insurer sold to Kuwaiti buyer
Principle Insurance Holdings, parent company of the UK’s first Shariah compliant insurance group, has confirmed the conditional sale of its subsidiaries, Principle Insurance Company and Principle Marketing Services, to Al Salam Group Holding Company – a…
Marsh opens redundancy talks
Marsh has begun its consultation with staff that face the prospect of redundancy following its acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers.