Scotland
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
Ten Insurance boosts Scottish membership with Insure Scotland
Former Giles Glasgow head office branch manager Murray MacAra's new commercial broker venture, Insure Scotland, has joined the Ten Insurance network.
North of the Border: Outdoor fall case dismissed
Judge finds occupier has no duty in Leonard v Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority.
The Big Debate: Scottish independence
by Rachael Adams
Chase Templeton snaps up Scottish PMI specialist
Private medical insurance specialist intermediary Chase Templeton has completed its second acquisition within a week with the purchase of specialist Glasgow intermediary Chartered Life.
Scottish Independence: Decision time
As the referendum on Scottish independence edges closer, what would a ‘yes’ vote mean for the insurance industry?
North of the Border: Fatal accident claim awards rise
In England, the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 allows the spouse of a deceased to recover a fixed amount, currently £12 980.
BLM joins forces with Scottish firm
Insurance law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer is joining forces with Scottish firm HBM Sayers in a deal expected to complete on 1 May.
Henry heads Marsh's Scottish business following Central takeover
takes helm of Marsh in Scotland following Central takeover
Gallagher targets Scottish growth opportunities with array of hires
Arthur J Gallagher has expanded its retail business in Scotland with a string of new recruits in a bid to take advantage of “significant and immediate growth opportunities” north of the border.
Sime adds six to Zurich broker team in Scotland
Zurich has announced a number of additions to its leadership team for the Scottish broker market.
North of the border: All change for personal injury
The Courts Reform (Scotland) Bill promises to streamline Scotland’s civil courts.
RSA commits to Edinburgh by opening new trading site
RSA has opened a new trading site in Edinburgh following feedback from brokers in the region.
North of the border: Taking steps on civil claims
The Scottish government plans to increase the limitation period from three years to five years.
Central deal was two years in the making, claims Marsh boss
Marsh’s first ever managing director for Scotland is targeting regional dominance after revealing an array of interested parties were turned down ahead of the deal that saw his former Central Insurance Services business acquired by Marsh.
Marsh cements Scottish position with Central Insurance deal
Marsh has reached an agreement to acquire Aberdeen-based Central Insurance Services in a deal that is expected to propel the combined entity to being the leading broker in Scotland.