Scotland
Marsh looks to Scottish law firm for real estate head
Candice Sammeroff who has 10 years' experience in the legal sector, joins Marsh from MacRoberts Solicitors in Glasgow.
Legal Update - Scottish credit hire: A common courtesy?
Credit hire issues have again hit the headlines. Julie Keenan reports on a Scottish case involving a professional rugby player and looks at the evolving case law north of the border.
UK General announces restructure of its branch network
UK General has unveiled the latest stage of its strategy for the SME commercial market, confirming Fortis as capacity provider for SME business and rural.
Election 2010: Interview - Stewart Hosie MP, the SNP
In the second of Post's six-part profile on all the major parties, Jonathan Swift talks to MP Stewart Hosie, the SNP spokesman on finance and Treasury matters, about the party's plans and priorities.
Apil “disappointed” at plaques decision
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers said it has always believed the House of Lord’s ruling should be overturned, so the government’s decision on pleural plaques is a disappointing end to a long, drawn out consultation process.
ABI backs government asbestos plans
The Association of British Insurers has backed Justice Secretary Jack Straw’s package of measures for people with asbestos-related diseases.
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…
Legal analysis - Storm Claims: Covered by snow?
Stuart White examines cases of when snow is causative of damage and the all-important definition of storm.
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.
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.
TIP launches new West Yorkshire operation
The Insurance Partnership is continuing its programme of expansion with a move into the Leeds market.
Scottish Lion appeal bid allowed
The Lords of the Scottish Appeal Court has allowed the appeal by Scottish Lion Insurance against the judgment of Lord Glennie on whether it would ever be fair for a court to sanction a solvent scheme in the face of creditor opposition.
Penny black's insurance week
Penny was intrigued to discover the lengths to which people will go for insurance at Hiscox. On a recent visit to the insurer's City office, a chat with two underwriters uncovered some unusual clients on Hiscox's books — among them a balloon artist, and…
Scottish firms are upbeat about recruitment in 2010
The financial services industry in Scotland is showing signs of recovery, with recruitment set to rise and redundancies predicted to drop.
North of the Border - The language of legislation
In the December decision of Morrison Sports & Others v Scottish Power, the Inner House of the Court of Session cannot be said to have sparked any controversy.
Central eyes opportunities after £1.2m move
Aberdeen-based broker Central Insurance has hired former Aon, Willis and Axa staff to operate its new office in Glasgow, after investing £1.2m in the new venture.
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.
Scottish Lion ruling overturned
PwC partner Dan Schwarzmann "delighted" by outcome as the Scottish Lion ruling is overturned.
Broker Central Insurance pulls into Glasgow central
Central Insurance Services has consolidated its position as Scotland’s largest independent insurance broker with the opening of a new office in Glasgow.
Scots take English referrals
A Scottish claims management company has seen a 40% increase in personal injury claim referrals from English firms as a result of a proliferation of television advertising by personal injury firms, according to its managing director.
Towergate boosts Scottish team with new appointments
Towergate has appointed two new employees to its retail operation in Scotland
Fusion boosts Scottish presence with new hires
Trevor Hillman joins from RSA as regional manager
Insurers confirm pleural plaques appeal
ABI's Nick Starling said there are "good grounds for this appeal".
