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Hardy gets tough on property treaty with 19.1% rate rises

Hardy Underwriting has reported that gross written premiums for its syndicate have decreased by 21.5% year on year, primarily as a result of discontinuing certain underperforming lines of business and...

Lloyd's/London | 17 May 2012 secure

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Airline and aviation insurance turns a profit

The airline and aviation manufacturing insurance markets generated a profit in 2011 following one of the safest years in recent times, according to broker Willis Aerospace.

Broker | 30 Apr 2012 secure

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Poole-based broker Alan & Thomas snaps up aviation specialist

Alan & Thomas Insurance Group has acquired specialist aviation, SME and personal insurance broker Emery Little.

Insurer | 18 Apr 2012 secure

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Alan & Thomas buys Emery Little

Brokerbility member Poole-based Alan & Thomas Insurance Group has bought Salisbury and Eastbourne-based aviation broker Emery Little.

Broker | 04 Apr 2012 secure

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Aon says low airline claims won't cut rates

Aon Risk Solutions has said airline claims were historically low last year but warned that the risk that the aviation industry represents remains high and insurance prices are likely to remain stable.

Broker | 30 Mar 2012 secure

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Kiln promotes MacMillan to active underwriter

Kiln has appointed Paul MacMillan, pictured, to active underwriter of its aviation division.

Insurer | 20 Mar 2012 secure

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McNamee takes Chartis commercial role

Chartis has named Jacqueline McNamee as executive director, commercial lines UK, heading up the property, casualty, financial and speciality lines businesses, including aviation and marine.

Insurer | 09 Mar 2012 secure

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JLT Re nabs Lawrence from Aon Benfield

JLT Reinsurance Brokers has appointed Mark Lawrence from Aon Benfield as head of client and market development.

Broker | 27 Feb 2012 secure

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Lockton Dubai gains Lloyd’s broker status

Lockton Dubai has received Lloyd’s broker registration.

Lloyd's/London | 20 Jan 2012 secure

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News analysis: Groupama UK up for sale — but who will buy the group?

Will Groupama be sold lock, stock and barrel or broken into an insurer and its broker parts?

Insurer | 17 Jan 2012 secure

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Sciemus recruits Kane founder to head up space insurance

Sciemus has appointed Kane Group founder Paul Aitchison to the position of director of space insurance.

Insurer | 09 Jan 2012 secure

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Moyes chooses Momentum for start-up

Terry Moyes, who quit Oval to start his own broker business, has signed up with the Momentum network, run by former Oval boss Howard Pepper.

Broker | 22 Nov 2011 secure

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In series - Lloyd's & London Market: Technological challenges

After a slow start, Lloyd’s and the London market are embracing 
technological developments to drive down cost, time and errors. But is its embrace of new mediums firm and fast enough?

Lloyd's/London | 04 Oct 2011 secure

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Jelf Professions appoints new PI team

Jelf Professions, the professional indemnity division of Jelf Insurance Brokers, has appointed three new members to form a professional indemnity team, to specialise in the affinities market, based out of the company’s Manchester office.

Insurer | 03 Oct 2011 secure

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MYI CEO targets more acquisitions after sealing double deal in a week

McLarens Young International has underlined a period of rapid global expansion with the acquisition of a US-based SME claims adjusting firm, just days after announcing its commitment to the aviation sector.

Claims | 20 Sep 2011 secure

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View from the top: Airline insurance - the risk remains

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