Articles by Mairi MacDonald
South America hit by worst earthquake in decades
South America's worst earthquake in 50 years has killed more than 700 people and caused total losses of up to $30bn (£20bn).
Axa Corporate Solutions reports €1.93bn annual turnover
Axa Corporate Solutions posted a 2.3% growth in 2009 turnover on a comparable basis, reaching €1.93bn (£1.75bn), while underlying earnings were up by 17% at €133m.
Axa Corporate Solutions reports €1.93bn annual turnover
Axa Corporate Solutions posted a 2.3% growth in 2009 turnover on a comparable basis, reaching €1.93bn (£1.75bn), while underlying earnings were up by 17% at €133m.
Kiln releases syndicate results
Lloyd’s managing agency RJ Kiln has released the final results for its managed syndicates for the 2007 year of account, updated forecasts for the 2008 year of account and initial forecasts for the 2009 year of account.
Kiln releases syndicate results
Lloyd’s managing agency RJ Kiln has released the final results for its managed syndicates for the 2007 year of account, updated forecasts for the 2008 year of account and initial forecasts for the 2009 year of account.
Former NIG manager joins Arista
Commercial lines underwriter Arista Insurance has appointed Neil Wormald as broker development manager for the North East.
Wuerttembergische Versicherungen agrees software deal
Insurer Wuerttembergische Versicherungen will optimise the scheduling of about 120 employees working in customer service at its Stuttgart site using workforce management solution In Vision Enterprise WFM.
Wuerttembergische Versicherungen agrees software deal
Insurer Wuerttembergische Versicherungen will optimise the scheduling of about 120 employees working in customer service at its Stuttgart site using workforce management solution In Vision Enterprise WFM.
Crawford sends back-up to Chile
Crawford & Company has mobilised its extensive staff of in-country, regional and Global Technical Services adjusters to handle the losses resulting from the devastating earthquake that impacted Chile on Saturday.
RSA hit with £30m earthquake loss
RSA expects a financial impact of £30m, net of reinsurance, for claims arising from the earthquake in Chile.
40 killed in Europe windstorm
Northern and western France and parts of Germany have been battered by a severe windstorm in the last 48 hours that has caused at least 40 deaths.
40 killed in Europe windstorm
Northern and western France and parts of Germany have been battered by a severe windstorm in the last 48 hours that has caused at least 40 deaths.
Xchanging grows revenue by 35%
Xchanging has reported a 35% increase year-on-year in revenue to £750.4m in 2009 (2008: £557.8m) while underlying operating profit also grew 35% to £63.9m (£47.3m).
Xchanging grows revenue by 35%
Xchanging has reported a 35% increase year-on-year in revenue to £750.4m in 2009 (2008: £557.8m) while underlying operating profit also grew 35% to £63.9m (£47.3m).
Earthquake claims more than 700 lives
A major earthquake measuring 8.8 magnitude off the the cost of southern Chile has killed at least 700 people and caused economic damage of up to $30bn (£19.8bn).
Strong London market performance helps Hiscox treble profits
Hiscox has reported gross premiums written £1.44bn (2008: £1.15bn) and pre-tax profit of £320.6m (£105.2m).
Strong London market performance helps Hiscox treble profits
Hiscox has reported gross premiums written £1.44bn (2008: £1.15bn) and pre-tax profit of £320.6m (£105.2m).
FSA fires warning letter to brokers
The Financial Services Authority has reminded insurance intermediary firms that they must have adequate financial resources at all times.
Thompsons' mixed reaction to government's asbestos decision
Thompsons Solicitors has expressed disappointment at the decision not to restore compensation for people with pleural plaques in England & Wales.
Chartis forms captive practice group
Chartis UK has established a captive practice group to assist clients in dealing with current issues in the captive environment.
Union rejects pleural plaques compensation decision
Justice Secretary Jack Straw has confirmed that the government would only compensate (through an ex-gratia payment of £5000) people with pleural plaques in England and Wales who had lodged a legal case prior to a Law Lords decision in 2007 to bar…
Complaints against insurers revealed
Lloyds TSB Bank received more complaints relating to general insurance than any other financial services company in the second half 2009.
Towergate companies sign £10m deal
Open GI, has signed a £10m contract with Power Place to develop new electronic products on the Open Trader platform.
Capita turnover increases 10%
Capita has reported an increase in turnover of 10% to £2.69bn (2008: £2.44bn). Underlying profit rose by 11% to £357.7m (2008: £320.9m) and underlying profit before taxation increased by 17% to £325.1m (2008: £277.2m).