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Aug

2017

Burford joins Fidelis

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

Fidelis Insurance (“Fidelis”) is pleased to announce that Ian Burford is joining the London underwriting team as Chairman of Specialised Risks effective September 4th, 2017. Bringing over 30 years of experience in the London insurance market, Burford will focus on identifying opportunities to expand specialised products […]

Aug

2017

Brokerslink launches risk management forum

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

Brokerslink announces the launch of its inaugural risk management forum to be held on Thursday 28 September, during the annual Brokerslink global conference in Marrakech. The forum will host risk management professionals from Asia, EMEA, Latin America, USA and Canada, who will discuss market trends in […]

Aug

2017

Pioneer Special Risk unveils new cyber suite coverage for allied healthcare

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

Pioneer Special Risk, noted for innovative insurance products, today announces the launch of a new suite of cyber coverage insuring allied healthcare entities against a host of digital risks. This product is an addition to the allied healthcare product line that is underwritten by Jim Stewart, […]

Aug

2017

LMA Working Party formed to examine implications of banking regulations

Posted on 21st August 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Peter Sprent, Head of Global Financial Risks at Liberty Specialty Markets and James Bamford, Global Practice Leader – Political Lines at Talbot Underwriting, are leading the Lloyd’s Market Association’s (LMA) newly established political risk working group. The working group has been created to examine regulatory issues […]

Aug

2017

Compre completes fifth acquisition of the year

Posted on 21st August 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Compre, the independent insurance and reinsurance legacy specialist, today announces it has acquired a further legacy portfolio from major Norwegian insurer Gjensidige Forsikring ASA* (Gjensidige) for an undisclosed sum. The portfolio comprises US asbestos, pollution and health hazard (APH) risks underwritten between 1983 and 1985. The […]

Aug

2017

Steven Rance to lead mortgage indemnity reinsurance division

Posted on 21st August 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Capsicum Re, the specialist reinsurance broker, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Rance who will lead a new business division focussing on mortgage indemnity reinsurance. Rance will report to Rupert Swallow, CEO of Capsicum Re, and begins his new role in February 2018. Rance […]

Aug

2017

Ron Vindivich to lead Argo Group U.S. Excess & Surplus Lines

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

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: AGII), an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, today announced the appointment of Ron Vindivich to lead its U.S. Excess & Surplus lines division, which includes the company’s cornerstone Colony Specialty business. Sue Coates is promoted to senior […]

Aug

2017

Kelly Killimett to lead Colony Specialty’s environmental business

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

Colony Specialty, a member of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: AGII), an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, today announced the appointment of Kelly Killimett to lead its environmental business. Killimett will report to Ron Vindivich, president, Argo Group U.S. Excess & Surplus […]

Aug

2017

Kenny Hogg joins Gallagher to lead Scottish operations

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

Arthur J. Gallagher today announced that Kenny Hogg has been appointed regional managing director (RMD) for Scotland and will join the business with effect 29 August 2017. The current RMD for Scotland, Paul Kerry, will remain with the business in his new role as chairman, Scotland. […]

Aug

2017

Fidelis appoints Charles Mathias to board of directors

Posted on 14th August 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Fidelis Insurance (“Fidelis”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Mathias, Group Chief Risk Officer, to the Board of Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited (FIHL), subject to regulatory approvals. He succeeds Neil McConachie who resigned as Group Chief Financial Officer and Director earlier this year, and […]

Aug

2017

Alesco adds industry stalwart to expanding energy team

Posted on 11th August 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Alesco Risk Management Services (Alesco) – the specialist insurance and risk management broker – today announces Bob Choppen, formerly Deputy Managing Director of Energy at Willis Towers Watson, as the latest industry name to join the independent broker’s growing energy division. Bob will take up the […]

Aug

2017

Novae Group plc appoints Adam Cragg as Chief Operating Officer

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

Novae Group plc (Novae), the specialist listed Lloyd’s insurer, today announces the appointment of Adam Cragg as Group Chief Operating Officer. He reports to Matthew Fosh, Chief Executive Officer of Novae. Adam brings twenty-five years of experience in the insurance industry to Novae. He joins from […]

Aug

2017

TMK revs up motor team

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

Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), the leading international specialist and corporate insurance business, has expanded its motor team through the appointment of Kate Nossel as underwriter. A specialist in auto physical damage and motor truck cargo risks, Nossel brings more than 20 years of experience in the […]

Aug

2017

Blenheim launches specialty reinsurance division with appointment of John Cutts

Posted on 7th August 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Blenheim has today announced the appointment of John Cutts to develop a specialty reinsurance division within Syndicate 5886, subject to relevant regulatory consents. Cutts will take up his role in 2018 upon concluding his existing responsibilities at Talbot Underwriting, where he has successfully traded for the […]

Aug

2017

Alesco’s energy division makes substantial new hires

Posted on 2nd August 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Alesco Risk Management Services (Alesco) — the specialist insurance and risk management broker – today announces a number of senior hires in its energy division. David Hallows joins as partner, reporting to Simon Clarkson, head of Alesco’s energy team, alongside other new partners Rob Neighbour and […]

Aug

2017

Novae Group plc Interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2017

Posted on 2nd August 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Novae Group plc (“Novae” or “the Group”), the specialty insurance group which has recently recommended an offer from AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS”), today announces its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2017. · Gross written premium of £598.8 million (H1 2016: £513.1 […]