Independent insurance brokers announces strategic move into Aberdeen market

MacKay Corporate Insurance Brokers, which also has offices in Ayr, Kilmarnock and Greenock, has recently opened an office in Aberdeen with the appointment of director Iain Henry.

Established almost 30 years ago, the chartered insurance broker provides insurance solutions for both businesses and private individuals.

Iain Henry, a well-known figure in the insurance sector, will lead MacKay Corporate’s expanded operations in Aberdeen.

Mr Henry was the managing director of Central Insurance Services, the largest independent insurance broker in Scotland, and led an MBO of the broker in 2008 before joining Marsh as regional director of Scotland.

He will be joined at MacKay Corporate by Margaret Fraser to run the Aberdeen office.

The pair have worked together for 20 years and are well known to their clients in the Aberdeen area.

Managing director David MacKay said: “As we see positive signs of the oil and gas market beginning to improve, and significant investment into the area, it is the right time for us to expand our operations in Aberdeen, and this latest move represents the strategic expansion of the MacKay Corporate brand across Scotland. I am delighted to have Iain on board and look forward to working together.

“Having been to University in Aberdeen and started my working life here I am excited to be back in the city. I am looking forward to reacquainting myself with friends and old rugby colleagues from Gordonians who I played with in the past.”

Director Iain Henry added: “At a time when lots of independent insurance brokers are being acquired by consolidated brokers, it is refreshing to be joining a successful independent firm that has aspirations to grow whilst remaining true to it’s core values of personal service and always doing what they believe is right for their clients. In addition to the oil and gas sector in Aberdeen there are strong signs of investment in infrastructure in the area, in particular with the AWPR project – there are huge opportunities for businesses in Aberdeen right now, and I am looking forward to reengaging with many former clients in the city.”