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21
Aug
2018
Joint Hull Committee appoints new Chairman
Posted on 21st August 2018  By Mazin Shammas  and has No comment

Paul Newton has been appointed as chairman of the Joint Hull Committee (JHC), succeeding Peter Townsend, who stepped down in June.  Paul is Head of London Marine Hull & Liability Underwriting at AXA Corporate Solutions.  The Joint Hull Committee comprises underwriting representatives from both the Lloyd’s […]

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20
Aug
2018
Syndicate 2525 appoints London market claims manager
Posted on 20th August 2018  By Mazin Shammas  and has No comment

D L Dale & Others, Syndicate 2525, the specialist employers’ and third party liability Lloyd’s insurer, is delighted to announce the appointment of Nick Ryan as London market claims manager. Syndicate 2525 is managed by Asta Managing Agency. Ryan joins from QBE where he spent 17 […]

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16
Aug
2018
DARAG continues strategic expansion with appointment of James Halley as Group CFO
Posted on 16th August 2018  By Mazin Shammas  and has No comment

DARAG, the leading legacy acquirer, today announces that James Halley has been appointed Group CFO, effective 3rd September and pending regulatory approval. Halley’s appointment is part of an ongoing strategic upscaling. It follows the appointment of Tom Booth as CEO and the completion of a €U260m […]

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15
Aug
2018
Capsicum Re adds two to market leading cyber division
Posted on 15th August 2018  By Mazin Shammas  and has No comment

Capsicum Re, the specialist reinsurance broker, is pleased to announce the latest hires to its rapidly expanding cyber division. Jasper Goring joins as a cyber broker and Prab Naidu as wordings director, both with immediate effect. They are based in London reporting into Ian Newman, global […]

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14
Aug
2018
Lloyd’s agencies want ILS as a permanent re/insurance market fixture, LMA survey finds
Posted on 14th August 2018  By Mazin Shammas  and has No comment

80% of Lloyd’s managing agents who responded would “like to see Insurance Linked Securities (ILS) products become a permanent fixture in the re/insurance market” according to a survey by the Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA). As a follow up to an event run by the LMA and […]

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9
Aug
2018
Tokio Marine Kiln announces latest Lloyd’s syndicate results and forecasts
Posted on 9th August 2018  By Mazin Shammas  and has No comment

Highlights Open years for Syndicates 510 and 557 showing small improvements due to reductions in the ultimate loss estimates for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Syndicates 510 and 557 remain forecasting a loss for the 2017 year of account reflecting the US hurricane losses Tokio Marine […]

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8
Aug
2018
Gallagher strengthens UK construction expertise within Specialty business with senior industry hire
Posted on 8th August 2018  By Mazin Shammas  and has No comment

Gallagher has continued its investment in specialty expertise with the appointment of Julie Scott FCII into its expanding construction division. Julie, who joins with immediate effect, will have a specific focus on business development in the UK construction market. Bringing more than three decades’ experience in […]

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1
Aug
2018
THB appoints European operations director in expansion move
Posted on 1st August 2018  By Mazin Shammas  and has No comment

THB, the specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, today announces the appointment of Ko Bertelkamp as operations director of THB Europe, effective immediately. Ko Bertelkamp will be based in Amsterdam and report to Ricardo Borges, managing director, THB Europe. The appointment follows last month’s announcement of the […]

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31
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 […]

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31
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 […]

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31
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 […]

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30
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 […]

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26
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 […]

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17
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 […]

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16
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 […]

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12
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 […]

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9
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 […]

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6
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 […]

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4
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 […]

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3
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 […]

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