Scotland
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.
Axa appoints Kilshaw as London branch sales manager
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary has appointed Martin Kilshaw as London branch sales manager.
North of the Border: The peril of unpredictable awards
The disparity in the value of bereavement claims north and south of the border continues to widen.
Axa recruits three in Scottish agriculture growth drive
Axa has recruited a trio of underwriters as part of a bid to drive growth in North East Scotland, with a particular eye on the agricultural sector.
North of the Border: A claims revolution approaches
The Scottish regime for costs – or expenses, for those of us living north of the border – has long been commendably straightforward.
Riot Damages: A north and south divergence
2014 appears to be the year for appeal cases dealing with riot damage.
Axa Art working on Glasgow School of Art fire
Specialist insurer Axa Art is working with fire authorities to remove the Glasgow School of Art’s collection, as well as taking damaged items for assessment.
Fire breaks out at Glasgow School of Art
A fire has broken out at the Glasgow School of Art causing significant damage to the A-listed Charles Rennie Mackintosh building.
Engagement ring fraudster jailed for 27 months
A conman who pawned his wife’s engagement ring and then falsely claimed for it on his insurance has been jailed for 27 months.
North of the border: A case of contributory negligence
A recent case provided a rare example of a pedestrian being more at fault than a driver in an accident claim