Scotland
Biba: Scottish independence could pose problems for cross-border trade
Brokers have been warned that Scottish independence could result in heightened trade barriers between insurance businesses operating north and south of the border.
Editor's comment: Dread of devolution differences
The inherent skill and unifying philosophy of the insurance industry is based on a fatalistic acceptance that even the most unlikely event has a nasty habit of happening when you least expect it.
Biba broaches independence issue with Scottish brokers
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is talking to its members about how Scotland's insurance sector would be affected if Scottish voters choose independence in 2014.
Liberty Mutual names Marsh broker as Scotland lead
Commercial lines underwriter Liberty Mutual Insurance has recruited Caroline Inglis to head up a new Scottish operation.
Glasgow office for Parabis
Parabis has begun its campaign for a Scottish presence with the opening of an office in Glasgow.
North of the border: Longtail liability test
Local authorities glimpse significant savings in a mesothelioma judgment that is likely to be appealed, says Kate Donachie.
Uninsured motorists in Scotland face having their cars crushed
Experts from the Motor Insurance Bureau are being drafted in to provide specialist training to Strathclyde Police officers ahead of a new campaign in which uninsured drivers face having their cars crushed.
North of the border: Putting plaques into practice
Pleural plaques are, of course, compensable in Scotland once again, says Toni Ashby.
Questgates opens Belfast base
Specialist loss adjuster Questgates has established a new office in Belfast and has made a string of Merlin Claims hires.
DAC Beachcroft unveils Scottish practice
DAC Beachcroft and Scottish insurance legal practice Andersons Solicitors have merged to form DAC Beachcroft Scotland.
Marsh moves in with Mercer in 'iconic' Glasgow building
Marsh has reloctated its Glasgow operations to HFD Group's G1 office building on George Square.
Giles Insurance boosts Falkirk branch with new hires
Ian Smith has joined the broker as branch director, while two development executives have also been recruited.
Questgates snaps up third Merlin adjuster ahead of Scottish market push
Questgates has underlined its Scottish presence by opening an office in Livingston and recruiting former Merlin adjuster Ashley Clancy to bolster its team north of the border.
Ace to open Aberdeen office
Ace Group is to open an office in Aberdeen before the end of 2012.
Kwik Fit helps staff find new roles ahead of Glasgow consolidation
Kwik Fit Financial Services will press ahead with consolidating its insurance business in Glasgow, after revealing that the majority of the 170 employees affected by the closure of its Birmingham office have secured new positions.
Swinton opens first commercial office in Scotland
Swinton has its first foothold in the Scottish commercial insurance market with the acquisition of Kirkintilloch Insurance Services.
Online exclusive: Will no-fault compensation soon become a reality in Scotland?
The Scottish government has today (20 August 2012) launched a consultation on no-fault compensation north of the border for injuries resulting from clinical treatment.
Insurance insolvency rates fall by 86%
Just five insurance firms were insolvent in July this year compared to 452 in business services, according to new research.
Regional broker buys could boost Oval headcount by 200
Oval's plan to acquire insurance brokers in the next two years could add up to 200 more people to its 24-strong regional office network.
Scottish police roll out campaign against uninsured drivers
Police in Scotland have launched a three-day clamp-down on uninsured and unlicensed drivers, following a survey stating that there are currently around 1.2 million uninsured drivers nationwide.
EA reduces flood alerts despite weekend of heavy rain
The Environment Agency has halved the number of UK flood alerts this morning after a weekend of heavy rain led to flooding and disruption in parts of south-west England and the Scottish borders.
North of the border: Encouraging signs for new guidelines
The recent case of Lydia Kelly v Upper Clyde Shipbuilders marked the first decision of a jury on bereavement damages since the Inner House laid down new procedural guidelines for jury trials in the case of Hamilton v Ferguson Transport (Spean Bridge) …
Insolvency rate falls among SMEs
The number of SMEs to become insolvent fell in June compared with June 2011, while insolvencies among larger firms increased year on year.
Aviva confirms Stewart for Scotland sales manager role
Aviva has poached RSA's Scotland and Northern Ireland sales manager, Sandra Stewart.