Scotland
Post Claims Club: Scottish solicitor covets England’s ‘one size fits all’ fatality claims setup
Claims awards for fatal accidents in Scotland could be made “fairer” by imitating the “one size fits all” approach adopted in the English courts, according to BTO solicitors partner Carly Forrest.
90 jobs go at Direct Line Glasgow as first part of cost-cutting exercise
Direct Line is to axe 90 roles in Glasgow as part of cost-cutting measures announced last June.
Scotland’s future – financial services regulation
Among the questions Scotland's independence referendum raises for the insurance industry is how financial services would be regulated if Scotland votes for independence in September 2014.
Sterling appoints Scotland regional manager
Gerard Hamilton has been appointed Scotland regional development manager at Sterling Insurance.
AJ Gallagher wins Giles race
US-broker AJ Gallagher has entered into exclusive negotiations with Giles, according to reports, beating off competition from Aon and Towergate.
Career file - Cameron McNaught: McNaught takes position in newly-opened Parabis Edinburgh office
Parabis Scotland has appointed defendant insurance lawyer Cameron McNaught as a partner in its newly-opened Edinburgh office.
North of the border: Fallout from a prisoner’s leave
In Ann Thomson v The Scottish Ministers the claimant’s daughter was murdered by John Campbell, a prisoner on short leave.
Giles hires NIG corporate motor specialist
Giles has appointed Anne Norrie as corporate development executive.
Golf clubs face ‘worrying times’ following injury liability settlement
Niddry course avoids Supreme Court with golf injury settlement.
Golf injury liability settlement reached
Lawyers acting for a Scottish golf club and two players have reached a last minute settlement after a liability dispute looked set to reach the Supreme Court.
Scotland's Future - the issue of redenomination
An independent Scotland might have to adopt its own currency if the rest of the UK Government declined to participate in a the Scottish Governments 'Plan A' of a Sterling zone, or would do so only if Scotland accepted onerous conditions.
AIG extends oil and gas cover
AIG has expanded its oil and gas product to offer increased limits and cover, coupled with stronger specialist loss control services.
North of the Border: Take care to avoid costly mistakes
When it comes to pursuing different claims arising from the same negligent act, a claimant’s failure to recognise the distinction between Scottish and English law could be costly.
ABI responds to Scottish criticism of 'disproportionate' Flood Re
The Association of British Insurers has denied accusations that the introduction of its ‘Flood Re’ model would be “bad news for Scotland”.
Editor's comment: Time for a new strategy
Last week some new battle lines were drawn, while others pulled back their troops, took stock of the situation and dug new trenches.
Scots disproportionately affected by new flood plan
The Scottish Parliament has been challenged to secure a greater voice in the UK flood debate following concerns the Association of British Insurers' Flood Re model represents a raw deal for residents north of the border.
The Scottish currency question
One of the key questions in Scotland’s independence debate at the moment is which currency Scotland would use in the event of a ‘yes’ vote on 18 September 2014.
Scottish Water pipeline put in doubt after liability agreement failure
Scottish Water has come in for criticism after its failure to secure a standard liability agreement resulted in work on a £2.65m pipeline being abandoned.
Golf course liability case headed to Supreme Court
Solicitors for Niddry Castle Golf Club are awaiting a response from the Supreme Court on permission to appeal against a decision at Scotland’s inner court that found it chiefly liable for an on-course injury.
Career file - Chris Sime: RSA director Sime resurfaces at Zurich
Zurich has hired Chris Sime as head of broker market for Scotland, in a role in which he will take responsibility for leading the firm's business north of the border.
Brokerbility signs first Scottish member
Brokerbility has signed up its first Scottish broker with Ayr-based MacKay Corporate joining its ranks.
Fire cuts exposing insurers warns IFIC
The insurance industry is being exposed by cuts to the UK’s fire and rescue services according to IFIC Forensics.
First Title recruits from Law Society for business development boss
Legal indemnity provider First Title Insurance has recruited former Law Society brand boss Neil Skinner to lead business development in Scotland and Ireland.