Scotland
Latest snowfall brings blizzard of car insurance claims
Snow and ice sweeping Britain is expected to bring a big jump in car insurance claims, according to AA Insurance.
NFU set for Glasgow recruitment
NFU Mutual has created 46 new customer service, claims and administration jobs in Glasgow.
Gangsters face premium hikes under police plan
Strathclyde Police has began revealing the names of gangland figures to insurance firms and life assurers, according to a report in the Herald.
Obituary: Industry mourns Shearer
Martin Shearer suddenly passed away on 30 November in hospital, following an operation. He was 53 years old.
Legal review of the year: Less doing more
Consolidation among insurance law firms was the hot topic for 2010, as they try to meet insurers' demands. Veronica Cowan reports on an interesting year.
Interview - Bart de Smet: Return to fitness
Despite being one of the most high-profile casualties of the financial crisis, Ageas is now focusing on the future rather than the past. Jonathan Swift meets group CEO Bart De Smet to discuss its UK plans, acquisitions and why big is not necessarily…
Broking review of the year: A breakdown in momentum
2010 was a fairly low key year for the broking market, as the sector kept a low profile during the financial turmoil. Daniel Dunkley reports on the opportunities that were taken up and deals made.
Rural appoints three regional development managers in new business push
Rural Insurance, the agricultural business insurance brand of UK General, has signalled its intention to grow its UK footprint following the appointment of three new regional development managers.
PwC closes Rok maintenance arm
Rok administrators PricewaterhouseCoopers has closed the maintenance and improvement division of the building repair firm with the loss of 1800 jobs.
PwC outlines Rok Scotland job losses
PricewaterhouseCoopers has announced details of the 268 job losses in Rok’s Scotland plumbing, heating and electrical (PHE) business.
Willis appoints two new MDs for its network business
Willis has appointed two new regional managing directors for Willis Networks, the broker’s alliance with local, independent brokers in the UK.
Heath Lambert wins wind farm contract
Heath Lambert has won a contract to supply all risk services to Scottish wind farm developer, Carbon Free.
Barbon secures first broking acquisition since rebrand
Barbon Insurance Group has bagged its first acquisition in the broker market after acquiring a Devon-based lettings specialist.
Heath Lambert to support wind farms
Stirling and London-based wind farm developer Carbon Free has appointed Heath Lambert to supply it with risk services.
North of the Border: costs of proceedings — applying for security
Article 25.12 of the Civil Procedure Rules allows a defendant to apply for security for costs of proceedings. An application must be supported by sufficient evidence.
Career path & CSR: CII and FSSC sign agreement to boost industry skills strategy
The Chartered Insurance Institute is to advise the Financial Services Skills Council on skills and training in the general insurance sector, after the bodies signed a memorandum of understanding.
Garwyn promotions aim to boost adjusting team
Liability specialist Garwyn has made a series of high level promotions within its adjusting team.
In series - Property claims: The price is right
Getting the balance right over rates for property claims is essential. Sam Barrett reports on the measures taken to ensure repairs are carried out at the market rate, keeping both customers and contractors happy.
NFU sales team joins Towergate
Towergate Risk Solutions has recruited four sales executives to its Glasgow business.
Rok wins highlands building contract
Maintenance and building services group Rok has won a framework contract for Highlands and Islands Enterprise, the Scottish government's economic and community development agency.
North of the Border: animals acts: don't give a dog a bad name
As readers will be aware, north of the border, unlike in England the pre-action protocol for personal injury claims is entirely voluntary and has no statutory basis. Many insurers and claimants firms are signatories to the protocol and have found it…
Central targets growth with new sector focus
Central Insurance Services, the Aberdeen-headquartered broker that opened up shop in Glasgow in March, has outlined the sectors it intends to target to generate growth.
Zurich moves to keep pace with mid-market
Zurich has embarked on a "defensive strategy" to become the most visible insurer in the mid-market space with the launch of a revamped product suite.
Interview - Chris Humphries: Surmounting the UK skills challenge
The UK is falling behind on the production of high-skilled jobs, while the value of some degree courses is plummeting. Lynn Rouse talks to UKCES chief executive Chris Humphries about how best to reverse these trends.