Scotland
Bluefin to acquire Scottish broker OKD
Bluefin is poised to buy Scottish intermediary OKD Insurance Brokers, Post understands.
Europe: Q&A with Bart de Smet, Ageas
Ageas is committed to the UK's motor sector despite its volatility, according to group chief executive Bart de Smet, who adds that the firm is always keen to gain from consolidation elsewhere.
McGurk to head MSIG Glasgow branch
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group at Lloyd's has appointed Magnus McGurk as manager of its Glasgow branch.
Jelf targets £1m Scottish income as it opens shop in Glasgow
Jelf has recruited two former Marsh executives to lead a new office in Glasgow, which gives the Bristol-based intermediary its first base in Scotland.
Lockton buys Griffiths & Armour's Scottish operation
Lockton has completed a deal to acquire the Scottish office of Griffiths & Armour, giving the former its first office in Glasgow.
Attention turns to devolution impact after Scotland rejects independence
Referendum outcome pleases insurers as devolution discussions begin
Financial services turns attention to 'devo max' following Scottish 'no' vote
Uncertainty among Scottish based financial institutions has not been entirely alleviated by the ‘no’ vote on independence, amid plans to devolve additional powers north of the border.
Independent Scotland would face higher infrastructure funding costs, warns Wilson
Aviva group chief executive Mark Wilson has warned that Scotland will face higher costs to access infrastructure funding if it opts to leave the union.
Biba Scotland event to consider sector's future following ‘pivotal’ referendum
The implications of the result of the Scottish referendum for the insurance sector will be dissected in special sessions at the British Insurance Brokers' Association's Scotland Conference.
North of the border: A shift in Scottish solicitor regulation
The Law Society of Scotland has launched two consultations on significant changes to the regulation of solicitors in Scotland.
Claims Club News: Insurers warned that independent Scotland would hit them in the pocket
An independent Scotland would cost insurers more in claims, according to BTO’s insurance group head Bill Speirs, who maintains that proposals to increase earnings north of the border will impact reserves.
Scottish independence: Yes or no?
With the Scottish independence referendum just days away, brokers across the UK disclose the outcome they’re hoping for and predict what the vote could mean for broking businesses
Legal Update - Heading down a slippery slope
James Harvey explains how insurers could face additional burdens if other UK courts follow Scotland’s lead when it comes to apportioning liability for trips and falls on public highways
Lloyd’s chair lends support to ‘better together’ campaign
Lloyd’s chairman John Nelson has urged Scots to vote against independence in a referendum to be held on 18 September.
Editor's comment: Decision time for Scotland
There are just two weeks to go until Scotland makes a huge decision. Does it remain part of the UK and benefit from the security and opportunity the ‘Better Together’ campaign claims it gains, or does it forge its own path and break free with…
Industry warns over negative impact of independent Scotland
EU membership and regulation among major concerns
ABI defers decision on Flood Re participation for independent Scotland
The Association of British Insurers has refused to rule out the possibility of an independent Scotland being excluded from the insurance industry backed Flood Re scheme.
Flood Re exclusion a possibility for independent Scotland
An independent Scotland could be faced with the prospect of identifying an alternative to the Flood Re scheme established between the UK government and the Association of British Insurers, according to research carried out by Standard & Poor’s.
Post Blog: Six reasons you cannot miss Claims Club meeting 3
Next month the Post Claims Club returns with its third quarterly meeting.
North of the Border: Time limit ruling overturned
Supreme Court overturns 30 years of rulings over commencement date of prescriptive period.
Sterling grows new business eight-fold in Scotland
Sterling Insurance Group has this year increased its new business numbers eight-fold in Scotland as a result of investment in new offices, senior staff and broker appointments.
Biggest changes in Scotland for a generation offer a mixed outcome for insurers
Plexus Law's Cameron McNaught discusses the potential impact of Scottish government proposals for court reform
Axa aims to be 'major player in Scotland' as it completes management team
Axa’s Scottish branch has filled two senior sales and underwriting roles, completing the branch’s management team.
Ten opens Glasgow regional office
Ten Insurance network has opened a regional office in Glasgow to be led by former Giles branch manager Kevin Donnachie.