Scotland
Chartered status: where does it come from?
The idea of a company or institution being chartered holds a lot of clout, deriving as it does from the concept of a Royal Charter.
Ecclesiastical goes to Allianz for new risk chief
Ecclesiastical has appointed Angus Roy as head of risk services.
Giles expands in Scotland with Falkirk appointments
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed Ian Smith as branch director of its Falkirk office.
QuestGates boost Scottish presence with new office
QuestGates has opened a new regional office in Scotland.
Ace to open office in Aberdeen
Ace has announced it will open an office in Aberdeen before the end of 2012 which will be its 12th branch in the UK and Ireland.
Swinton boosts Scotland reach with commercial office opening
Swinton Group has snapped up Kirkintilloch Insurance Services as it further expands its broker offering north of the border.
QuestGates chases Scotland expansion with Merlin hires
QuestGates has added two former Merlin employees to its Scotland team.
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.