July ‹ 2018 ‹ Press Releases

Jul

2018

THB UK Risk Solutions expands sales team

Posted on 31st July 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

THB, the specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, today announces enhancements to its UK regional sales team with the appointment of two new Business Development Managers – Chris Fozard and James Harris – effective immediately. Chris Fozard joins from MS Amlin where he held the role of […]

Jul

2018

UK terrorism threat likely to be amplified by shortened cycle of conviction, custodial sentence and release of prisoners – businesses should reduce risk and strengthen resilience, says latest Pool Re report

Posted on 31st July 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Pool Re, the terrorism reinsurance pool, today publishes its latest Terrorism Frequency Report which analyses the risk landscape of the UK and internationally, focusing on the ‘post-Caliphate’ generation of extremists. It examines the threat posed by those convicted terrorists who’ve already been released, or are soon […]

Jul

2018

Ed strengthens marine division with appointment of Patrick Jordan

Posted on 31st July 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Ed, the global reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker, today announced the appointment of Patrick Jordan as Divisional Director, Marine. Based in London, he takes up his role with immediate effect and reports to Heather Clarkson, Managing Director, Marine. Patrick brings more than a quarter of a […]

Jul

2018

Axis launches Axis Digital Ventures, accelerates InsurTech partnership efforts and initiatives

Posted on 30th July 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS Capital”) (NYSE: AXS), today announced the launch of AXIS Digital Ventures, a new unit that will lead enterprise-wide efforts to partner with entrepreneurial companies focused on data and analytics with high value (re)insurance applications, new product opportunities including emerging risks, and […]

Jul

2018

Gallagher expands national specialist trade credit & surety practice on back of strong growth

Posted on 26th July 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Gallagher has continued its strategic investment for growth across the national Trade Credit & Surety Practice, by bolstering its Manchester-based team with two experienced specialists to build out its footprint in the North. Bringing 28 years’ experience, Colin Cunningham has been appointed to the UK-wide role […]

Jul

2018

Argo Group Names Manuel Moreno as Chief Underwriting Officer of Latin America

Posted on 23rd July 2018 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: ARGO), an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance, today announced the appointment of Manuel Moreno to the newly created position of chief underwriting officer of Latin America, effective immediately. In this role, Moreno will be responsible for the strategy […]

Jul

2018

Pioneer CAT team expands with the appointment of James Sharpington

Posted on 23rd July 2018 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Pioneer Underwriters is pleased to announce the appointment of James Sharpington as an Underwriter in the Pioneer CAT team, effective July 2018. He will report to David Carson, Head Underwriter, Pioneer CAT. James has a strong track record in the property catastrophe reinsurance market in both […]

Jul

2018

Capsicum Delegated Authority extends capabilities with trio of professional liability specialists

Posted on 23rd July 2018 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Capsicum Delegated Authority (“Capsicum DA”), the specialist binding authority broker, has today announced the appointment of industry stalwart David Doe to establish a new professional liability specialism. David is joined by Sue Korth and Jonathan Doel having previously worked together at Lloyd’s broker Tysers. The team […]

Jul

2018

THB announces leadership transition in European division

Posted on 17th July 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

THB, the specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, today announces new leadership at THB European Division based in Amsterdam. Paul Lindeboom, co-managing director of the division, will retire as planned from his post on 31 July. Ricardo Borges, director at THB, will transition into the role of […]

Jul

2018

NTT DATA UK partners with TMK to drive more efficient service through robotics

Posted on 16th July 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

NTT DATA UK, the trusted global innovator, today announces it has entered into a partnership to provide robotics services to Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK). NTT DATA UK’s Cargo 10 Virtual Worker is the first of several planned Robotic Process Automation (RPA) initiatives at TMK. The service […]

Jul

2018

BMS continues Australia expansion with senior broking hire

Posted on 12th July 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

BMS Group Limited (“BMS”), the independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, today announces that Danny Gluszkiewicz is joining the growing BMS Australia team as a director of the Australian operations, effective August 2018. Based in Brisbane, he will form an integral part of BMS Australia’s national […]

Jul

2018

TMK completes acquisition of WNC Holdings

Posted on 9th July 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) today announced that it has bought the remaining 51 per cent share in WNC Holdings – a market leading provider of specialty insurance products and services for US-based clients. WNC, a Managing General Underwriter, provides a range of specialty risk management solutions […]

Jul

2018

Neon bolsters specialist bloodstock team with experienced hir

Posted on 6th July 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Neon is pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Bevan as senior underwriter for its bloodstock and livestock division, effective immediately. With over three decades of industry experience, Bevan will bring a new and accomplished skillset to Neon’s bloodstock division, which is a well-established leader for […]

Jul

2018

Souvik Goswami joins Ed to lead the Treaty team in MENA, India & Indian Sub-Continent

Posted on 4th July 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Ed, the global reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker, today announced that Souvik Goswami has joined their Dubai office to lead the Treaty business across the Middle East and North Africa, as well as India and the Indian sub-continent. Starting immediately, he reports to Minesh Jani, CEO […]

Jul

2018

TMK launches US$100m IP facility with Aon

Posted on 3rd July 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) has established a US$100m intellectual property (IP) facility with leading global broker Aon and several other Lloyd’s syndicates. The facility will be led by TMK and is one of the first for IP in the London market, providing far greater capacity for […]

Jul

2018

Pool Re appoints Chief Strategy and Communications Officer

Posted on 3rd July 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Pool Re has announced the appointment of Tracey Paul to the newly-created role of chief strategy and communications officer. Paul takes up the new executive position with immediate effect, and will report to Julian Enoizi, chief executive. Paul brings more than two decades of strategic communications […]

Jul

2018

Creagh-Coen joins Fidelis as Head of Strategic Relationships

Posted on 2nd July 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Fidelis Insurance (“Fidelis”) is pleased to announce that Jonathan Creagh-Coen has joined as Head of Strategic Relationships effective today. Creagh-Coen will develop strategic relationships with key stakeholders, and will lead and manage the investor relations function. Bringing over 20 years’ experience, Creagh-Coen joins from Lancashire where […]

Jul

2018

Neon launches Nordic Marine Business, Orca

Posted on 2nd July 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Neon is pleased to announce the launch of Orca Insurance Agency (“Orca”), a Lloyd’s approved coverholder which will underwrite on behalf of Neon Syndicate 2468. Headquartered in Copenhagen and led by CEO, Lars Hendriksen, Orca will focus on the Nordic markets, offering comprehensive marine risk solutions. […]