Articles by Mairi MacDonald
Allianz names SME manager
Allianz Commercial has appointed Russell Corbould-Warren as the division’s new SME underwriting manager.
Former Chartis staff join Ace
Ace UK has made two appointments to its Midlands regional management team.
Germany drives European recovery
The recovery of the world economy continues, according to the latest quarterly ICC/IFO World Economic Survey.
Axis expands accident & health team
Axis Global Accident & Health, a division of Axis Capital Holdings has appointed Giles Allen as senior vice president, international accident & health insurance operation Global Accident & Health.
Germany drives European recovery
The recovery of the world economy continues, according to the latest quarterly ICC/IFO World Economic Survey.
L&G speculation triggers share price
Shares in Legal & General have risen to a 12-month high following speculation that Zurich is eying it as a potential takeover target.
Moody's affirms Aegon rating
Moody's Investors Service affirmed the A3 senior debt and Baa2 subordinated debt ratings of Aegon and the A1 insurance financial strength ratings of Aegon's US life insurance operating companies.
L&G speculation triggers share price
Shares in Legal & General have risen to a 12-month high following speculation that Zurich is eying it as a potential takeover target.
Moody's affirms Aegon rating
Moody's Investors Service affirmed the A3 senior debt and Baa2 subordinated debt ratings of Aegon and the A1 insurance financial strength ratings of Aegon's US life insurance operating companies.
R&Q insurance profit hits £3.6m
Randall & Quilter’s income rose 52% to £16.1m in the first six months of the year (H1 2009: £10.6m).
R&Q insurance profit hits £3.6m
Randall & Quilter’s income rose 52% to £16.1m in the first six months of the year (H1 2009: £10.6m).
NMJ Insurance Brokers strikes again
NMJ Insurance Brokers has announced its second acquisition following the purchase of Ridge Insurance in January 2010.
Omega warns of $35m expected loss
Omega expects to report a loss before tax of approximately $35m for the first half of 2010.
Policyfast beats new agency targets
Online wholesaler Policyfast has opened its 1000th agency beating its target of the end of the year by more than four months.
S&P affirms AA rating for Allianz
Standard & Poor’s has affirmed the stand-alone AA (stable) financial strength rating on 12 August for Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, the industrial arm of the Allianz Group.
S&P affirms AA rating for Allianz
Standard & Poor’s has affirmed the stand-alone AA (stable) financial strength rating on 12 August for Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, the industrial arm of the Allianz Group.
Lockton issues fiscal report
Lockton generated $774m (£495m) in fiscal 2010 revenue, representing a 5% organic growth rate.
Hiscox and Dual agree capacity deal
Dual International has announced a long-term strategic partnership with Hiscox to provide up to 25% of Dual’s capacity for its global portfolio.
L&E enters solicitors' PI market
Property specialist London & European is to offer professional indemnity insurance for solicitors.
Ace warns of double-dip recession
The potential for a global double dip recession and its impact on trade in Europe, top the list of risks facing businesses according to research conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
L&E enters solicitors' PI market
Property specialist London & European is to offer professional indemnity insurance for solicitors.
Rok suspends finance director
Rok has suspended its finance director after an independent review uncovered serious failings in the financial control of its plumbing, heating and electrical business.
Davies management team wins gong
Davies Group’s management team has won recognition by the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association, which awarded the claims specialist its Southwest region award for private equity backed management team of the year.
Crisis Survivor and Cowens join forces
Risk management specialist Crisis Survivor has been appointed by chartered insurance broker, Cowens Survival Capability.