Scotland
North of the Border: A new prescription for old problems?
The recent Supreme Court decision in David T Morrison v ICL Plastics turned the Scottish legal profession’s understanding of the law of prescription on its head.
North of the Border: Lifting the bar on abuse claims
Removing the three-year time limit could see previously rejected child abuse claims being revived, says David Pollok.
North of the Border: Credit hire debate rumbles on
Recent hire rates disputes in England and Scotland won’t be the last, says Jennifer Thomson.
Hogg to exit Igo4 for UK General Scotland role
Former Igo4 commercial director Karen Hogg has been appointed UK General's business development manager for personal lines schemes in Scotland.
Blog: ERRA Update - Scotland poised to reverse the impact of s69?
On 5 January 2015, Richard Baker MSP lodged a consultation document on a proposed Damages Claims (EU Directive on Safety and Health at Work) (Scotland) Bill.
Towergate makes senior hires in Scotland
Towergate Insurance has appointed Caroline Inglis and Ian Docherty into the Scotland broking region as the business looks to reinforce its local market leadership.
North of the Border: Informed consent appeal allowed
Times have changed for the doctor/patient relationship –material risks must be disclosed.
IUA brands Scottish plans to recover asbestos costs 'an abuse of process'
The Scottish government’s proposal to recover medical costs for treating asbestos diseases is unequitable, could prove unlawful and would drive up the cost of liability insurance, according to the International Underwriting Association.
Bank of Scotland to offer own-brand car insurance through Junction deal
BGL Group's affinity arm Junction has added two motor insurance propositions to the Lloyds Banking Group insurance offering including a Bank of Scotland-branded motor insurance product.
North of the Border: No balance on bereavement awards
Two appeal cases have highlighted the inconsistencies between fatal claims awards
Interview: Steve Bamforth: Come together
A one-company man, Steve Bamforth became CEO of Liverpool-based Griffiths & Armour aged just 38. Now, with a strategy of acquiring teams rather than businesses, he gets a buzz from giving youth a chance
Blog: ERRA Update - Scotland poised to reverse the impact of s69?
The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 came into effect over a year ago. Brodies solicitor David Hennessy looks at the Act's impact and a bill proposed to reverse its effects
Clark Thomson buys Willis’ Scottish commercial business and joins WCN
Clark Thomson Insurance Brokers has agreed a deal to acquire Willis’ commercial business in Scotland, while also joining the Willis Commercial Network.
Timetable revealed for Scottish Court Reform
The Lord President, the head of the judiciary in Scotland, has announced the timetable for the implementation of the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act.
Kennedys opens two Scottish offices
Law firm Kennedys has expanded its geographic footprint with the opening of two Scottish offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Post Office creates 75 insurance jobs in Glasgow
Post Office Travel Insurance is to create 75 new jobs in Glasgow over the coming months with further jobs planned for later in the year.
100mph+ winds forecast to batter Scotland
Winds of more than 100mph have been forecast for Scotland later this week, with the Western Isles, Orkney and the north and north-west of the country set to bear the brunt of the weather.
North of the Border: The ramifications of Smith
Following the Scottish referendum, the UK government established the cross-party Smith Commission to make proposals for devolution of further powers to the Scottish Parliament. These recommendations, if implemented, will see yet further differences…
North of the Border: Counting the cost of H&S
Since October 2012, the Health and Safety Executive has sought to recover the cost of investigating an alleged breach of health and safety law from the organisation in question, rather than draining the public purse. It charges £124 per hour.
Regional Review: Glasgow
Glasgow’s reputation as a vibrant, people-orientated city is reflected in its dynamic general insurance market in which over-capacity and a high number of resident brokers have not deterred new players from pouring in. Even hardened insurance…
AIG to re-align distribution function in Scotland and Northern Ireland
AIG has named casualty business boss Ross McLeod as head of its new Glasgow office amid the re-alignment of its distribution function in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Fusion looks to Aviva for Glasgow-based underwriting hire
Fusion has appointed Richard Daubney as Scotland and Northern Ireland regional underwriting manager as it announces a move to larger premises in Glasgow.
North of the Border: Changes to Health & Safety Act
Section 69 of the Enterprise and Regulatory Act 2013 amended section 47 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 for accidents occurring after 1 October 2013.
Bluefin confirms Scottish broker purchase
Bluefin has confirmed its acquisition of Scottish broker Regional Insurance Group, completed on 8 October.