Articles by Mairi MacDonald
Cheatline calls increase reports IFB
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has seen website figures and Cheatline reports figures rise significantly during 2009.
Fitzgerald and Adjusting Solutions join forces
A working agreement has been established between insurance claims company Fitzgerald Consulting and loss adjuter Adjusting Solutions, led by Tom Battell and David Martin.
OFT considers Marsh and HSBC deal
The Office of Fair Trading has issued an invitation to interested third parties to comment on Marsh's planned takeover of HSBC Insurance Brokers.
Paymentshield to match competitors
Paymentshield has launched a new price match facility on its Best Quote Buildings & Contents Insurance site.
Allianz household range goes live
Allianz Retail’s broker household product range, Allianz Clear, will be launched to over 500 Insurecom software users this month, forming the next stage of the range’s roll-out to Allianz Retail’s broker network.
Co-op agrees new deal with Parabis
The Co-operative Insurance has selected Parabis to handle all of its volume third party bodily injury claims and litigation following a review of suppliers.
Axa launches direct motor policy
Axa has re-entered the direct car insurance market with the launch of a product aimed at experienced drivers who have fewer accidents, more years driving and fewer convictions.
LV extends software deal
IT services company Atos Origin has signed a four-year contract extension with LV, which will see it continue to support LV's policy administration and renewals as well as online applications.
Lancashire appoints energy chairman
Lancashire Holdings has appointed Len Messenger as chairman of energy for its UK operating subsidiary, Lancashire Insurance Company.
Scottish Lion decision "not the end"
Today’s decision by the Inner Court of Session, which found in favour of Scottish Lion, is by no means the end of the matter, according to law firm Elborne Mitchell.
Bright Star wins contract
Corporate risk broker Brightstar Risk Solutions has been appointed to take on scheme development for the Southern half of the UK on behalf of Fleurets.
Aon poltical risk map launched
Political and financial instability remain a feature of the business landscape as a result of the recession, according to Aon Risk Services.
Aon poltical risk map launched
Political and financial instability remain a feature of the business landscape as a result of the recession, according to Aon Risk Services.
Markel strengthens board with non-exec appointment
Markel International has appointed Ralph Snedden as a non-executive board director.
Towergate Underwriting promotes duo in personal and commercial lines
Towergate has made two senior appointments within its underwriting division.
Zurich updates risk model
Zurich Financial Services Group has enhanced its Global Risk Assessment Module - Gloram, which is designed to assist businesses cope with risk management.
Zurich reveals senior travel and personal accident appointments
Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Brian Armstrong as head of personal accident and business travel, and Steve Coleman as senior PA & BT development underwriter for UK general insurance.
Weightmans offers legal advice to insurers ahead of MOJ reforms
Law firm Weightmans has launched an information portal aimed at assisting the insurance industry to prepare for the introduction of a new motor claims handling process.
Former Lloyd's Asia boss joins Markel
Markel International has appointed former head of Lloyd’s Asia, Simon Wilson, as director, international development.
Chaucer names head of specialist lines
Chaucer Syndicate 1084 has appointed Brian Everall as head of its specialist lines division.
Arista to widen product range
Commercial lines underwriter Arista has said it is on target to achieve a consistent trading profit from the first quarter of the year, despite tough trading conditions.
Validus prices offering
Bermuda-based reinsurance and insurance operation Validus Holdings, has priced a registered offering of $250m (£154m) aggregate principal amount of 8.875% notes that being sold to the public at a price of 98.71% of principal.
Chartis analyst seconded to IFB
Iain Jones to spend three months with bureau
KGM appoints claims director from Brit
John Searl joins Lloyd's insurer as claims director