Scotland
Grieving Scottish families must be protected from further trauma
Families mourning the loss of a loved one killed through negligence must not be subjected to the added trauma of intrusion into the deceased’s finances, a parliament committee is set to hear today.
Clydesdale broker push starts off with Panacea
Scottish bank Clydesdale has set its sights on investment in the intermediary sector in a bid to expand its presence in the UK insurance market.
Cunningham localises focus
Cunningham Lindsey has claimed it is "bucking the trend" by restructuring its property services division geographically to give a greater focus to smaller conurbations.
FSSC announces strategic partnership
The Financial Services Skills Council has announced its partnership with the Scottish Financial Services Skills Gateway, the employer’s board which will also act as the FSSC’s committee in Scotland.
Quantum drops appeal in 'positive' Court of Session ruling
Scottish consultancy firm Quantum Claims has dropped its plan to appeal against a recent Court of Session costs judgment, heralded as "positive news" for the insurance industry.
Bluefin wins top Scottish league
The Scottish Premier League has appointed Bluefin as its nominated insurance broker to place its central programme for member clubs including Celtic and Rangers.
Career development & CSR news: Pre-schoolers are taught to go green
Pre-school children are being encouraged to live more sustainably after The Green Insurance Company provided funding to extend the eco-schools programme to nursery schools and other early years establishments.
Broker focus - Premium liability: That boat has sailed
With the publication of Issues Paper Eight in July, the Law Commission set about addressing an anomaly that applies to marine insurance, which makes brokers responsible for paying their clients' premiums to underwriters. Rachel Gordon explains why it…
MGA to double footprint after recruitment drive
Glasgow-headquartered managing general agency Giant Risk Solutions is set to open new offices in Yorkshire and the South-west, with plans to widen its footprint throughout the UK.
3700 staff on tenterhooks as RBSI unveils closures
Rivals of Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance have outlined plans to recruit staff affected by the banking giant's decision to close more than half of its offices.
Brit appoints two in Glasgow
Brit Insurance has boosted boosts Glasgow operations with property & combined hires.
RBS to shed 640 Direct Line jobs
Royal Bank of Scotland is set to cut more than 600 Glasgow-based Direct Line staff, the BBC reports.
RBS to shed 640 Direct Line jobs
Royal Bank of Scotland is set to cut more than 600 Glasgow-based Direct Line staff, the BBC reports.
Postscript - 50 years ago: First female inspector appointed
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, this highlight from 50 years ago reveals.
Climate change - flood defences: Manning the defences
With the government cutting the budget for flood and coastal risk management and the coming expiry of the Statement of Principles, Amy Ellis looks at the future of flood defence.
North of the Border: Waiver of proceedings
The recent opinion of Lord Glennie in the petition of Scottish Lion Insurance Company considered application of the principle of waiver to proceedings under section 899 of the Companies Act 2006. This is the first judicial finding on the application of…
Interview - Stewart McCulloch: Sticking to his knitting
The new CEO of Garwyn talks to Mairi MacDonald about getting the loss adjuster back on track by sticking to its core strengths while expanding its regional focus.
News comment - Lord Gill: Call and response
After two-and-a-half years, Lord Gill published his report into civil court procedure in Scotland. Carly Stewart details the recent response by Court of Session judges.
Scots apprenticeships
Cunningham Lindsey is offering apprenticeship places in Scotland for the first time.
Amlin appoints former Aon director to broker role
Amlin has appointed Patrick McMillen as business development and broker relationship manager.
Cunningham Lindsey launches apprenticeship scheme in Scotland
Cunningham Lindsey is offering apprenticeship places in Scotland for the first time.
QBE hires Scotland head
QBE has appointed Maureen Robertson as commercial manager, leading its business in Scotland.
QBE appoints Scotland boss
QBE has appointed Maureen Robertson as commercial manager, leading its business in Scotland.
Marsh restructures Scottish operation
Marsh has made senior appointments to its Scottish national corporate business, which provides risk and insurance advice for mid to large size corporates.