MacKay Corporate Brokers, based in Ayr, has become the 6th insurance broker in Scotland to achieve the CII’s Chartered Broker status.
BIBA Chief Executive, Eric Galbraith, took time out of his recent political lobbying and member engagement visit to Scotland to acknowledge McKay’s commitment to professionalism and qualifications in the sector.
Eric Galbraith, BIBA Chief Executive, said: “Congratulations to MacKays on their achievement. BIBA membership is all about being involved in all aspects of professionalism and Chartered Status is one very important aspect of demonstrating professionalism and commitment to qualifications in our sector.”
Ian Warnock Managing Director, from MacKay Corporate, added: “It is very important to recognise professionalism in our sector and we are delighted to achieved Chartered Status for our business. MacKay Corporate Insurance Brokers pride ourselves on being a professional business, and this helps differentiate ourselves within our sector.’
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1. Photo attached – Left to right: Karen Fitzgerald (director) Alan MacKay (Chairman) Ian Warnock (Managing director) David MacKay (Director) Eric Galbraith (BIBA chief executive)
2. For further information contact
Leighann Burtrand
BIBA Communications Manager
020 7397 0223
David MacKay
MacKay Corporate Brokers
01292 611 028
www.mackaycorporate-brokers.com
- About BIBA
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) is the UK’s leading general insurance organisation representing the interests of insurance brokers, intermediaries and their customers.
BIBA membership includes 1700 regulated firms. Insurance brokers and intermediaries distribute nearly two-thirds of all UK general insurance. In 2007, insurance brokers and intermediaries generated £1.5 billion of invisible earnings and they introduce £22 billion of premium income into London’s insurance market each year.
BIBA is the voice of the industry, advising members, the regulators, the Government, consumer bodies and other stakeholders on key insurance issues. BIBA provides unique schemes and facilities, technical advice, guidance on regulation and business support and is helping to raise, and maintain, industry standards. BIBA works closely with the Chartered Insurance Institute to provide training to those working in the industry and actively participates in helping the industry and its customers deal with some of the major issues of the day.
BIBA members provide professional advice to businesses and consumers, playing a key role in identification, measurement, management, control and transfer of risk. They negotiate appropriate insurance protection tailored to individual needs and operate to a very high standard of customer service with the aim of ensuring peace of mind, security, financial protection and the professional advice required.
To find your nearest BIBA broker visit the ‘Find A Broker' section of the BIBA website, www.biba.org.uk or call BIBA’s consumer helpline on 0870 950 1790
4. About MacKay Corporate Insurance Brokers
MCIB are a leading corporate insurance broker based in Ayrshire. MCIB were established in 1989 and have grown to become one of the top 10 leading independent brokers in Scotland. The aim is to look after the client insurance requirements and design a programme that protects their assets revenues and liabilities.
MCIB pride ourselves on customer service with every client having a key personal contact to look after their insurance programme.
MCIB strive to be at the forefront of the insurance broking sector and believe the commitment have shown in achieving Chartered Status is reflective of how the business is run.
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