Articles by Mairi MacDonald
Spanish insurance industry suffers under weight of recession
Spanish insurers will continue to see their profitability squeezed as a result of the tough economic environment, according to Moody’s.
Spanish insurance industry suffers under weight of recession
Spanish insurers will continue to see their profitability squeezed as a result of the tough economic environment, according to Moody’s.
Aon announces regional restructure
Aon Corporate has appointed eight new area directors as a part of a restructure of its UK operation, designed to bring decision-making and resources closer to its clients.
Markerstudy completes Zenith deal
Markerstudy Holdings has completed the purchase of Zenith Insurance incorporating Link Underwriting Agency and GHL Insurance Services, after receiving approval from the Financial Services Authority.
Towergate buys John Charcol
Towergate's financial services arm has finalised a deal to acquire mortgage broker John Charcol, Post understands.
Former Jelf director joins Bennetts
Insurance Broker Bennetts Commercial has appointed Carole Lowe to their senior management team.
Bupa revamps trading platform
Bupa has launched an enhanced online trading system for intermediaries that sell its individual protection products.
Aegis enters reinsurance treaty market
Aegis London has entered the reinsurance treaty business with the appointment of Chris White as property treaty underwriter.
CL makes hire from Garwyn
Cunningham Lindsey’s liability services has hired Adrian Hotson from Garwyn as a new area manager.
Choice Quote signs PF deal
Choice Quote Insurance Services has appointed Premium First to manage its premium finance as of 1 April 2010.
HSBC sales director joins Towergate
Caravan and park homes broker Towergate Bakers has appointed Simon Townsend as its managing director.
Mondial Assistance renews Last Minute deal
Mondial Assistance in the UK has signed a new three-year pan-European contract online travel and leisure retailer Lastminute.com.
Scottish insurance sector goes under the spotlight
Scottish Enterprise is to conduct a research study on the insurance sector in Scotland to help identify new ways the public sector agencies can support the sector to prosper in the future.
Zurich PI underwriter joins Hiscox
Hiscox has appointed Graeme King as underwriter, international technology, media and telecommunications.
Catlin opens Melbourne office
Catlin Group has has expanded its Australian operations by opening a Melbourne office.
Tracker renews police deal
Stolen vehicle recover operator Tracker has signed an exclusive five-year extension on its partnership with the UK Police Force.
Provident rating improves to positive
Standard and Poor's has revised its rating of Provident Insurance based on its proposed sale by GMAC.
Biba responds to FSA fees
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has issued a response to the Financial Services Authority's fees and levies for the next two years.
Accenture expands RM offering
Accenture has launched a global risk management consulting service line to help companies identify, manage and mitigate risks and make greater strategic use of risk data.
CBG partners with Manchester broker
CBG Group has appointed Daniel Stewart & Company to act as joint brokerand work alongside existing nominated adviser and broker, Zeus Capital, to handle its institutional investor and shareholder relations.
Jelf gains £24m debt facility
Jelf Group has entered into a new senior debt facility of £24mm with a five-year term. The new facility provided by a small group of lenders replaces the existing facility in full.
European insurers must rebuild capital
As insurance companies wait for the world economy to slowly recover, they must work to rebuild capital, reassess risk management, integrate changing regulations and aggressively seize opportunities for growth, both via acquisition and new product…
European insurers must rebuild capital
As insurance companies wait for the world economy to slowly recover, they must work to rebuild capital, reassess risk management, integrate changing regulations and aggressively seize opportunities for growth, both via acquisition and new product…
Go Compare strikes web deal
Price comparison site Go Compare is using Gomez to provide web performance monitoring solutions to support the performance and availability of its website.