Scotland
Biba Scotland 2012 to focus on the future
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) Scottish Region has announced that its 2012 conference will be themed ‘Insuring the Future’.
Moreland launches 'defence mechanism' for franchisors
Scottish brokers Moreland Insurance has partnered with Hiscox to launch a new policy designed to create a ‘comprehensive safety net' for franchisors.
NIG recruits underwriting chief in Scotland
NIG has appointed Neil Bowen as area underwriting manager (Scotland) with responsibility for underwriting across its commercial book.
Scottish footballer cleared of £94,000 fraud allegations
Scotland footballer Garry O’Connor has been cleared of attempting to defraud Aviva, his insurance company.
Scottish referral fee ban produces UK's lowest rate of whiplash claims
A ban on referral fees under Law Society of Scotland rules of practice has resulted in the country recording the lowest rate of whiplash claims in the UK.
Giles lures senior Towergate director to head up Scottish operation
Towergate’s acquisitions and projects director has left the company to become Giles’ regional managing director for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Clark Thomson reveals new MD and chairman
Scottish broker Clark Thomson has appointed Ben Bailey as managing director and Ian Bowie as chairman.
TEn up to seven in Scotland
TEn Insurance has added Clyde Brokers as a new member in Scotland bringing its membership north of the border to seven.
NIG aims to expand in Scottish market
NIG plans to invest in its Scottish operation and grow its Glasgow-based team following feedback from brokers in the Scottish commercial and SME market.
Central Insurance adds to board in drive for growth
Central Insurance, the Scottish independent broker, has appointed Graeme Manson and Gillian Hastings as non-executive directors.
Momentum signs up first Scottish AR
Momentum has signed up Dancas Insurance Brokers as its first Scottish member.
Moreland teams up with British Franchise Association to drive growth
Scottish broker Moreland Insurance has entered into a strategic partnership with business organisation the British Franchise Association (BFA) in a move designed to widen its UK reach.
Former Arista man heads up new Aspen venture
Aspen Risk Management has appointed former Arista regional manager, Paul Dooley to head up its new Manchester office.
Chubb recruits again, this time from Hiscox
Chubb Insurance has hired Hiscox underwriter Karen Bathgate.
Storms whip up car claims
AA Insurance has revealed that the storms which hit parts of the UK in the first five days of January caused a 28% increase in car insurance claims compared with the same period of 2011.
Giles' finance director steps down
Mark Chambers, finance director at Giles Insurance Brokers, resigned on 1 January according to new documents submitted to Companies House.
Scottish broker makes Edinburgh acquisition
Central Insurance has completed its second acquisition of the year with the purchase of Edinburgh-based Castle Cairn Insurance Brokers.
Bluefin uses Axa delegated authority for PI book
Bluefin is to open a new office in Glasgow to handle PI and SME business that Axa Commercial Direct cannot write.
Power hour: Commercial challenge
The market constantly bemoans commercial rates and the sector seems to be struggling. So, what will be the main challenges in commercial lines in 2012 and how is the Scottish market facing up to them? Martin Friel finds out
Giles settles dispute with former employees
Giles Insurance Brokers has settled out of court to end a restrictive covenant dispute with four former employees.
Aviva unveils new regional broking structure
Aviva has confirmed it has moved from a five, to six-region structure with the addition of Scotland in a reorganisation of its 29 branch network effective immediately.
APC looks to expand in the North
APC has hired Nicholas Wesson as a business development manager to operate in the North of England and Scotland.
FOS names and shames PPI providers
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has named the providers of payment protection insurance (PPI) cases as it announced that complaints more than doubled to 98,632 in the first six months of 2011 compared to the second half of 2010.