Skuld, a leading marine insurance provider, today announces Kristoffer Kohmann as the new head of Skuld Oslo 2, one of its Oslo business units. Kohmann will succeed Ketil Urdal who, after 16 years with Skuld and a career spanning 20 years in the industry, has decided […]
Read MoreQBE Chile rebrands to Unnio on completion of MBO Led by Diego Panizza with support of Capsicum Re Unnio Seguros Generales (“Unnio”), the specialist Latin American insurer, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its purchase of QBE Chile Seguros Generales S.A (“QBE Chile”), a […]
Read MoreArgo Pro, a member of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: AGII), an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, today announced the appointments of Mary Henderson as senior vice president, head of financial institutions, and Dan Gmelin as vice president, underwriting, architects & engineers […]
Read MoreThe International Forum of Terrorism Risk (Re)Insurance Pools (IFTRIP) convened its inaugural conference in Paris following on from a day of closed session meetings. The event, which brought together senior delegates from 14 Member Pools was hosted by GAREAT, the Fédération Française de l’Assurance (“FFA”) and […]
Read MoreEd, the global reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker, today announces the appointment of James Blacker as managing director of property and casualty. Blacker will take up his role in December and report to Chris Bonard, CEO – Ed Specialty. Blacker brings 23 years of experience in […]
Read MoreMany clients unaware that intellectual property risks are not adequately covered by traditional insurance products, according to IP underwriter Ian Lewis Intellectual Property (IP) exposures are dangerously underinsured due to gaps in traditional coverages and many clients are unaware, brokers heard at the inaugural Tokio Marine […]
Read MoreThe LMA Claims Committee has approved the establishment of a Claims Expert Management Hub (The Hub) for Lloyd’s carriers. The Hub aims to allow managing agents, across the Lloyd’s market, to better assess the effectiveness of their use of claims experts whilst tracking and controlling spend […]
Read MoreAntares, the Lloyd’s managing agent and member of the QIC Group, today announces three appointments to its board to meet the evolving needs of the managing agency and promote internal talent. Antares’ existing board has been supplemented by the appointment of David Hobbs, Mike Finch and […]
Read MoreSompo Canopius AG (“Sompo Canopius”) today announces the appointment of Tim Watson as credit & political risk underwriter, effective immediately. Tim was previously political risk and credit underwriter at AmTrust at Lloyd’s. He will underwrite a broad spectrum of credit and political risks, and report to […]
Read MoreBMS Capital Advisory (“BMS CA”) today announced it acted as sole investment banker to Coverys in its intended acquisition of R&Q Managing Agency Limited (“RQMA”), a fully authorized Lloyd’s third party managing agency. RQMA is part of Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings (R&Q), a non-life insurance […]
Read MoreHorizon (UW) Ltd., the specialist underwriting agency for high value homes, today announces the appointment of two underwriters, Daniella Rosser and Peter Branch, effective immediately. Rosser and Branch bring experience of working closely with private clients from various broking roles and will report to underwriting director […]
Read MorePen Underwriting has responded to the need for a more comprehensive, flexible offering to address the wide-ranging complex risk exposures faced by today’s construction industry with the launch of a new modular product. Backed by A-rated capacity from specialist insurer CNA Hardy, the new single wording, […]
Read MoreThe LMA has welcomed proposals made in today’s Queen’s speech that legislation will be introduced to modernise the courts system and to help reduce motor insurance premiums. The LMA had previously stated its support for the majority of proposed reforms contained in the Ministry of Justice’s […]
Read MoreArthur J. Gallagher’s specialist Management Liability Practice has responded to the heightened risk of commercial crime facing SME businesses by creating ‘Definitive’ – bespoke management liability and crime insurance products. The two products are targeted at UK private limited companies. Backed by A rated capacity, ‘Definitive […]
Read MoreNovae Group plc (Novae), the specialist listed Lloyd’s insurer, today announces Sarah Cracroft has joined its expanding marine team as Marine Trades Underwriting Manager. She reports to Paul Hartley, Marine Class Underwriter. Sarah brings nearly three decades of experience in the insurance industry to Novae. She […]
Read MoreCompre, the independent insurance and reinsurance legacy specialist, today announces it has agreed to acquire Equinox CA Europe, a captive insurer of global engineering and construction conglomerate SNC-Lavalin. The Ireland-based captive insured the activities of SNC-Lavalin’s business in France from 2008 until December 2016 when the […]
Read MoreStarStone, the global specialty insurer, today announces the appointment of Rod O’Malley as of head of cargo in London. O’Malley will report to Simon Schnorr, global head of marine, and joins in July from XL Catlin, where he most recently served as head of the UK […]
Read MoreEd, the global reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker, today announces the appointments of Mike Hernandez to the role of Chairman and Agustin de Freitas as CEO of Ed Broking LatAm. They will take up their roles with immediate effect. Hernandez, who previously served as CEO of […]
Read MoreArma Underwriting Limited is delighted to announce the official opening of its office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Arma Underwriting is a specialist, multi-line underwriting agency delivering tailored risk solutions across the Middle East and African markets. The company has received full approval from […]
Read MoreEd, the global reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker, today announces the appointment of Ian Wicks as chairman of non-marine reinsurance. Wicks takes up his role with immediate effect and will report to Kieran Angelini-Hurl, CEO of Ed’s reinsurance division. Wicks brings over forty years of experience […]
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