Skuld, a leading marine insurance provider, today announces the appointment of Simone Ingeberg as the new head of Skuld Oslo 1, the larger of its two Oslo business units and the centre of excellence for its charterers business. Ingeberg takes up her role with immediate effect. […]
Read MoreFidelis Insurance (“Fidelis”) is pleased to announce the promotion of Ian Turner to the position of Group Chief Actuary, subject to regulatory and immigration approval. He takes up his role with immediate effect and will report to Hinal Patel, Group Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Turner joined […]
Read MoreArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, today announced, in line with its goal of significantly expanding its presence in the MGA market, it will serve as a gold sponsor of the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA), a U.K. based not-for-profit organisation dedicated to […]
Read MoreFidelis Insurance (“Fidelis”) today announced that it has initiated a new venture with Rob Ashton. The new venture, which will begin underwriting on 01 January 2018, will focus on niche specialty excess of loss business; particularly the high growth Cyber Reinsurance market. Fidelis will provide the […]
Read MoreCompre, the independent insurance and reinsurance legacy specialist, today announces it has received approval from the Maltese Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) to establish an insurance company in the Republic of Malta. The company will be formed by transferring the domicile of London & Leith Insurance SE […]
Read MoreSkuld, 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 […]
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