Scotland
Regulation costs three times more in UK than rest of EU
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has made the first real attempt since regulation was first applied to general insurance brokers to quantify just what it costs for brokers to remain compliant.
Market moves: Winds of change sweep the country
Snow flurries in Scotland were matched only by the blizzard of job announcements in the region with Lockton, Heath Lambert, Aspen and RSA all unveiling changes.
RSA covers Scotland and Ireland position
RSA has moved quickly to replace departed Scotland and Ireland chief Annie Watson.
RSA's Scotland and Ireland chief heads for Aspen
Aspen, the Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer has made its first foray into the Scottish market with a high profile appointment in Glasgow.
Heath Lambert appoints in Scottish business drive
Heath Lambert has appointed Karen McKay and Ian Simpson as sales executives to strengthen the business development team at its Edinburgh office.
Management - broking success: step forward to look back
Emmanuel Kenning meets Duncan Macbeth of Macbeth Scott & Co as he prepares for retirement after more than 30 years as a broker and casts his eye over the insurance industry.
Fusion and NFU Mutual go against grain with jobs drive
Insurance recruitment drives at Fusion and NFU Mutual have bucked the trend of rising unemployment in the wider economy.
Entire Choicequote workforce in redundancy consultation
The entire staff and management team at Choicequote have entered a redundancy consultation period just two and a half years after the broker was bought by Groupama.
Product news: Wind farm contract won
Heath Lambert has won the contract to supply all risk services to Scottish wind farm developer Carbon Free.
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.