Scotland
Scottish insurance sector goes under the spotlight
Scottish Enterprise is to conduct a research study on the insurance sector in Scotland to help identify new ways the public sector agencies can support the sector to prosper in the future.
TIP launches new West Yorkshire operation
The Insurance Partnership is continuing its programme of expansion with a move into the Leeds market.
Scottish Lion appeal bid allowed
The Lords of the Scottish Appeal Court has allowed the appeal by Scottish Lion Insurance against the judgment of Lord Glennie on whether it would ever be fair for a court to sanction a solvent scheme in the face of creditor opposition.
Penny black's insurance week
Penny was intrigued to discover the lengths to which people will go for insurance at Hiscox. On a recent visit to the insurer's City office, a chat with two underwriters uncovered some unusual clients on Hiscox's books — among them a balloon artist, and…
Scottish firms are upbeat about recruitment in 2010
The financial services industry in Scotland is showing signs of recovery, with recruitment set to rise and redundancies predicted to drop.
North of the Border - The language of legislation
In the December decision of Morrison Sports & Others v Scottish Power, the Inner House of the Court of Session cannot be said to have sparked any controversy.
Central eyes opportunities after £1.2m move
Aberdeen-based broker Central Insurance has hired former Aon, Willis and Axa staff to operate its new office in Glasgow, after investing £1.2m in the new venture.
Scottish Lion decision "not the end"
Today’s decision by the Inner Court of Session, which found in favour of Scottish Lion, is by no means the end of the matter, according to law firm Elborne Mitchell.
Scottish Lion ruling overturned
PwC partner Dan Schwarzmann "delighted" by outcome as the Scottish Lion ruling is overturned.
Broker Central Insurance pulls into Glasgow central
Central Insurance Services has consolidated its position as Scotland’s largest independent insurance broker with the opening of a new office in Glasgow.
Scots take English referrals
A Scottish claims management company has seen a 40% increase in personal injury claim referrals from English firms as a result of a proliferation of television advertising by personal injury firms, according to its managing director.
Towergate boosts Scottish team with new appointments
Towergate has appointed two new employees to its retail operation in Scotland
Fusion boosts Scottish presence with new hires
Trevor Hillman joins from RSA as regional manager
Insurers confirm pleural plaques appeal
ABI's Nick Starling said there are "good grounds for this appeal".
Pick of the week
Pressure mounts after pleural plaques review thrown out; Insurers warned over off-shoring VAT bill; Zurich plans real estate growth; Oakley opens branch of Chesham Insurance; Smaller brokers face FSA fees hike
Insurance provider to develop business in Scotland
Supercover appoints Bernie Nunn for latest push.
Axa vows not to be “swayed” by politics in pleural plaques battle
Insurer will make appeal decision in the “next few days”
Insurers considering pleural plaques appeal
ABI Director Nick Starling: “This is not the end of the road”
Justice Secretary tells insurers to abandon plaques appeal
Kenny MacAskill tells insurers to "carefully reflect on what Lord Emslie has said".
Insurers defeated in latest effort to overturn Scottish plaques bill
Lord Emslie rejects the insurer's challenge.
Travelers opens first Scottish office
Insurance company heads to Glasgow