Articles by Mairi MacDonald
Torus names PI manager
Torus' joint venture with Nexus Underwriting Management has entered the professional lines market with the appointment of David Robinson as professional indemnity manager.
DWF reports 51% hike in profits
Law firm DWF has posted a 51% increase in net profit and a 17% rise in turnover to £71.5m for its year ending April 2010.
Plummer given new role in MMA shake up
Former general insurance boss of the Chartered Insurance Institute Peter Knowles has been appointed head of UK development at MMA following a management shake-up at the French-owned insurer.
Deal adds £10m to Dual's capacity
Dual Corporate Risks has created a strategic alliance with Newline Syndicate 1218 at Lloyd's.
WNS moves into Cheadle
WNS Assistance is looking for 30 new recruits after moving into larger offices in Cheadle, Manchester.
SMEs cautious on economic recovery
More than half of UK SMEs believe a full economic recover is at least two years away.
Innovation Group names UK boss
The Innovation Group has appointed Robert Thomson to head up its UK business.
SMEs cautious on economic recovery
More than half of UK SMEs believe a full economic recover is at least two years away.
Medicals Direct buys London rival
North London-based medical services provider Medicals Direct Group has acquired rival firm Medibureau for an undisclosed sum.
Chartis opens branch in Essex
Chartis UK has opened an underwriting office in Chelmsford as part of drive to expand its regional operations.
Medicals Direct buys London rival
North London-based medical services provider Medicals Direct Group has acquired rival firm Medibureau for an undisclosed sum.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Life in the fast lane
Wesleyan Assurance Society’s long history has not prevented the insurer from reviewing its offerings and launching innovative new products, writes Mairi MacDonald.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Top of the class
Allianz has made record profits, improved service and invested in staff despite the economic downturn, writes Mairi MacDonald.
Fortis invests in household offering
Fortis has invested in a new suite of computer models that aims to predict the relative risk of claims for several insured perils across the UK.
Former Aon director joins Bartlett
The former branch director of Aon’s Leeds branch Richard Taylor has joined Bartlett Insurance Brokers Group.
RIMS fights foreign insurer tax hike
The Risk and Insurance Management Society has pledged to continue its opposition to legislation that would increase taxes on foreign-based insurance companies.
Fortis backs THB property facility
Fortis is backing a new insurance facility for blocks of flats and buy-to-let properties offered by THB Risk Solutions.
EC proposals 'unnecessary'
CMS Cameron McKenna has responded to the European Commission's proposals for insurance guarantee schemes that could lead to the break-up of the the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Ecclesiastical repeats theft alert
Ecclesiastical has renewed its warning that many of the country's churches and buildings are being systematically targeted by criminals for their valuable metal.
Singapore insurance market poses threat to London warns Marsh
The London market needs to think about how it is responding to the expanding Singapore market if it is going to be competitive with rates.
Irish public liability claims hit €33m
The total value of public liability awards made by the Irish Injuries Board in 2009 was €33m.
EC proposals 'unnecessary'
CMS Cameron McKenna has responded to the European Commission's proposals for insurance guarantee schemes that could lead to the break-up of the the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Irish public liability claims hit €33m
The total value of public liability awards made by the Irish Injuries Board in 2009 was €33m.
ECIC assigned AM Best rating
The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company - a division of EC Insurance - has been assigned a financial strength rating of A- (excellent) by AM Best.