Articles by Mairi MacDonald
Football clubs urged to take cover
European football clubs' representantive body has called for national teams to ensure they have an insurance policy in place to address the costs arising from players'injuries.
Reinsurance price war predicted
The credit outlook on the reinsurance industry remains negative, according to Moody’s.
Reinsurance price war predicted
The credit outlook on the reinsurance industry remains negative, according to Moody’s.
Ex-Gallagher CIO joins XL
XL Insurance has appointed Terry McGinness as chief information officer for its international property & casualty as well as global specialty business units, based in London.
Ex-Gallagher CIO joins XL
XL Insurance has appointed Terry McGinness as chief information officer for its international property & casualty as well as global specialty business units, based in London.
Former AIG boss Sullivan joins Willis
Former AIG chief executive Martin Sullivan has been appointed deputy chairman of Willis Group Holdings and chairman and CEO of a new business unit, Willis Global Solutions.
Profits soar at Fortis-owned broker
The Green Insurance Company has reported turnover of £4.36m for the year 2009, marking a significant increase on the £2.7m reported the previous year.
Willis to appeal Indian renewal rejection
Willis has said it will appeal the Indian regulatory authority’s decision not to renew the licence renewal application of its joint venture in India.
Capita names new commercial MD
Capita Insurance Services has appointed Derek Henry to the role of managing director of Capita’s commercial insurance business.
Axa launches online portal for brokers
Axa Insurance has launched an online portal for independent personal lines brokers.
Leading industry light Clements passes away
A leading light in the insurance and reinsurance industries, Robert (Bob) Clements, has passed away.
Insurance sector calls for environmental action
Four insurance climate change initiatives have today launched a global insurance industry statement on adapting to climate change in developing countries.
New Zealand losses estimated to top £1.3bn
Insured losses from the New Zealand earthquake are estimated between NZD 2700m (£1268m) and NZD 6000m (£2814m).
Insurance sector calls for environmental action
Four insurance climate change initiatives have today launched a global insurance industry statement on adapting to climate change in developing countries.
Swiftcover cracks down on claims
Swiftcover has said it wants to crack down on drivers who lie about their previous claims to get cheaper insurance.
French tax proposals have negative implications, says Moody's
Proposed changes to the tax rates on French life products might provoke short-term switches to other insurance products, which would have negative credit implications for life insurers, according to Moody’s.
New Zealand hit by major quake
New Zealand’s second largest city, Christchurch, has been hit by an earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale.
French tax proposals have negative implications, says Moody's
Proposed changes to the tax rates on French life products might provoke short-term switches to other insurance products, which would have negative credit implications for life insurers, according to Moody’s.
Reinsurance will absorb quake losses, says IAG
Insurance Australia Group has said it is "too early" to determine the extent of damage in Christchurch following the earthquake at the weekend.
Brokers "fighting harder" for customers during downturn
Brokers have had to fight harder to get claims paid during the economic downturn due to the stricter policy interpretations and anti fraud-systems put in place by insurers.
Am Trust makes two appointments
Am Trust Europe has appointed Laura Mansfield as new business development manager to cover its brokers in the Midlands, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Arista appoints three in Bristol
Commercial lines underwriting agency Arista Insurance, has made three appointments to its Bristol office.
LAS joins Fortis panel
LAS has been appointed to Fortis’ panel for roof inspection, validation and fulfilment claims.
Bluefin wins top Scottish league
The Scottish Premier League has appointed Bluefin as its nominated insurance broker to place its central programme for member clubs including Celtic and Rangers.