Scotland
Market Watch - Construction: Building a brighter future
Emmanuel Kenning investigates the impact of the recession on the construction industry and asks sector experts if they are upbeat or downcast in their expectations for 2011.
Business insolvencies down 17%
The latest Insolvency Index from Experian has revealed a 17% year-on-year drop in UK business insolvencies during October.
Willis Networks appoints regional MDs
Willis Group Holdings has announced the appointment of two new regional managing directors for Willis Networks.
Bluefin selected as SPL broker
Bluefin is to target further sporting business north of the border after being appointed by the Scottish Premier League (SPL) as its nominated insurance broker.
Lloyd's hopes to boost market share by 'getting out to regions'
Lloyd's new regional manager of UK and Ireland, Keith Stern, has revealed plans to target regional brokers in a bid to boost market share.
NIG business to be exempt from further RBSI office closures
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance (RBSI) has assured brokers that NIG will not be impacted by recent office closure plans.
Focus - Start-ups: Making your own space
Edward Murray investigates the key considerations involved in establishing a new broker
Davies raids Crawford for head of property
Davies Group, a UK claims services provider, has announced that Vic Noble is joining as head of property adjusting operations.
Bluefin appointed as broker for Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League (SPL) has appointed Bluefin as its nominated insurance broker to place its central programme for member clubs including Celtic, Rangers and Dundee United.
Brit Insurance boosts Glasgow operations
Brit Insurance has appointed Denise Fletcher and Karl Weidner to its Glasgow office. They join the property combined team, headed by Suzanne Sadahew, as underwriter and assistant underwriter respectively.
RBSI announces office closure plans and job cuts
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance is to close 14 of its offices and plans to cut staff numbers at 12 other sites.
Carbon Offsetting: Carbon offsetting in vogue
It is impossible to avoid emitting carbon, so paying someone else to make a carbon saving is an increasingly popular choice.
Former Aon broking director joins QBE
QBE has appointed Maureen Robertson as commercial manager, leading its business in Scotland.
News analysis: Fortis snaps up Kwik Fit
Fortis has expanded with the £215m cash purchase of Glasgow-based Kwik Fit - including Express and Green Insurance - from Kwik Fit Financial Services.
Markel relocates Scottish office
Markel (UK) Limited, the retail division of Markel International, the specialty property and casualty insurer, has relocated its office in Scotland to Glasgow.
Scotland business start-up rate falls significantly
Sir Tom Hunter has commented that Scotland is facing a declining rate of business start-ups.
Equity Red Star appoints underwriting manager for Scotland
Equity Red Star has announced the appointment of Iain Torrance as underwriting manager for Scotland, heading up its fleet and motor accounts in the region. He will be based in the insurer’s Glasgow office which opened in April 2008.
HDI-Gerling announces opening of regional hubs
HDI-Gerling Industrial Insurance Company UK has announced the formation of two new business divisions together with the creation of a new regional structure.
Insurance Age interview: An even keel
For Phil Scarrett, managing the network operation at Willis is all about striking a balance between the need for growth and maintaining the community spirit. He tells Martin Friel how he keeps everyone happy.
Hiscox hires regional managers
Hiscox has announced the appointment of Bill Guiney as regional manager of Manchester and Hannah Hosking as regional manager of Scotland and Ireland.
Regional power hour – Glasgow : The e-factor
This month's regional power hour, sponsored by Ecclesiastical, asks what impact e-trading has had on the market and what concerns exist regarding its future. Liz McMahon reports.
Marsh boosts leadership team following HSBC Insurance Brokers acquisition
Following completion of its acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers (HIB) on 1 April, Marsh is adding to its UK national corporate leadership team to drive growth across the combined operation.
THB expands London Market team
THB’s specialist Lloyd’s broking arm, Thompson Heath & Bond, has expanded its THB London Market team.
Heath Lambert appointed as broker on multi-million Transport Scotland project
Heath Lambert’s specialist project risks team has been appointed as the insurance advisor for Transport Scotland’s Borders Railway Project.