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2017

Andy Fynn Joins Sompo Canopius as Mining Engineer

Posted on 30th January 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Sompo Canopius AG (“Sompo Canopius”) today announces the appointment of Andy Fynn as mining engineer. He will report to Spencer Pearce, head of heavy industry. Andy’s role is to support the heavy industry function in particular by sharing best practice with brokers and clients, and working […]

Jan

2017

Ed appoints Gary Corke as CEO of underwriting

Posted on 25th January 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Ed, the global reinsurance, wholesale and specialty group, today announced the appointment of Gary Corke as CEO of Underwriting. In this role, Gary will be responsible for managing Ed’s MGAs across the globe and developing an integrated global MGA business unit. Corke will take up his […]

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2017

Sompo Canopius appoints Steve O’Riordan as head of international property

Posted on 25th January 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Sompo Canopius AG (“Sompo Canopius”) announces the appointment of Steve O’Riordan as head of international property with immediate effect. Steve brings 30 years’ experience in the international property markets to Sompo Canopius and will report to Derek Hansen, group head of direct and facultative property. Steve […]

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2017

Compre announces third acquisition this year

Posted on 25th January 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Compre, the independent insurance and reinsurance legacy specialist, today announces it has agreed to acquire Wüstenrot & Württembergische (W&W) AG’s Ridgwell Fox & Partners (RFP) pool legacy reinsurance business for an undisclosed sum. The W&W predecessor company, Württembergische Feuerversicherung AG, signed shares in RFP for underwriting […]

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2017

StarStone joins forces with specialist MGA to establish Dubai hub

Posted on 23rd January 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

StarStone, the global specialty insurer and subsidiary of Enstar Group Limited, today announces a joint venture partnership with Malakite Underwriting Partners Limited (Malakite) a Managing General Agent in Dubai, subject to regulatory approval. Led by managing partner Giles Hussey, Malakite will target specialty business in the […]

Jan

2017

Skuld strengthens marine cargo and marine property division

Posted on 19th January 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Skuld, a leading marine insurance provider, today announces the appointment of Paul Knighton as global head of marine cargo and marine property. He will join Skuld Syndicate 1897 in the summer. Knighton will enhance Skuld’s well-established marine cargo and marine property portfolio by building its offering […]

Jan

2017

Compre announces second acquisition of the year

Posted on 18th January 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Compre, the independent insurance and reinsurance legacy specialist, today announces it has provided a legacy solution to Swiss Re International SE (Swiss Re Int), a company incorporated in Luxembourg. The transaction is in respect of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off underwritten by RW Gibbon (Underwriting […]

Jan

2017

McConachie resigns from Fidelis

Posted on 13th January 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Fidelis Insurance (“Fidelis” or “The Company”) today announces that Neil McConachie will be stepping down from his role as Group Chief Financial Officer in January 2018. He will then remain on the Board of Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited, the holding company, as a Non-Executive Director. McConachie […]

Jan

2017

Pardus launches contingency facility

Posted on 12th January 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Pardus, the London-based independent MGA, continues to expand its underwriting capabilities with the launch of a contingency facility backed by Lloyd’s security (led by XL Catlin) and the recruitment of Wayne Paternoster. Paternoster joins Pardus with more than 20 years of underwriting experience and most recently […]

Jan

2017

Pioneer launches Miscellaneous, Technology and Cyber Liability Division with the appointment of David Lucey

Posted on 10th January 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Pioneer Underwriters (‘Pioneer’) announces its new Miscellaneous, Technology and Cyber Liability unit with the appointment of David Lucey as Vice President to lead the new team. David will report directly to Gene Hinman, Chief Executive Officer of Pioneer’s US underwriting platform, Pioneer Special Risk (PSR) and […]

Jan

2017

Equinox Global expands its UK team

Posted on 9th January 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Equinox Global, the Lloyd’s cover holder specialising in trade credit insurance, is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Jackson as a Credit Analyst. Simon is based in the London office and will work with the UK team. His appointment follows the continued growth Equinox experienced […]

Jan

2017

Recruitment agencies to benefit from enhanced cover and claims proposition from Pen Underwriting

Posted on 5th January 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Pen Underwriting has responded to the evolving risk environment facing UK recruitment agencies with a full-scale overhaul and relaunch of its recruitment proposition. Backed by Chubb’s AA-rated security in a five-year exclusive UK capacity deal, Pen Recruitment has moved from a modular format to a master […]

Jan

2017

Asta continues to strengthen senior management team with new appointment

Posted on 5th January 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Asta, the leading third party managing agency at Lloyd’s, is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Griffiths as Head of Regulatory Operations. The newly created role will report to Asta’s Chief Operating Officer, Lorraine Harfitt. Griffiths has joined from Lloyd’s and his appointment will add […]

Jan

2017

Pool Re appoints Helen Moore as Head of Communications

Posted on 3rd January 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Pool Re today announced the appointment of Helen Moore as Head of Communications. This is a new role which will see Moore managing all aspects of Pool Re’s public relations, public affairs and communications activities. She will also oversee Pool Re’s corporate social responsibility programme currently […]