Articles by Harry Curtis
Zurich appoints Streidl as UK commercial head
Zurich has appointed Frank Streidl as head of commercial insurance in the UK, replacing Rob Kuchinski who is retiring at the end of the year.
Cancer care delays could lead to spike in negligence claims
Negligence claims relating to Covid delays to cancer care are likely to increase in the next two years, law firm RPC has warned.
PIB to acquire personal lines broker Jigsaw
PIB has reached an agreement to acquire Jigsaw Insurance Services, subject to regulatory approval.
Offshore wind scale-up presents challenges for underwriters
The accelerating scale-up of global offshore wind projects presents challenges for insurers seeking to stay abreast of supply chains and new technologies, underwriters have said.
Judge gives go-ahead to BI appeals and awards Greggs 60% of costs
Parties in three business interruption disputes have been given the green light to appeal the findings of judgments handed down last month in relation to issues including the deduction of furlough payments and the aggregation of losses.
Airmic tips parametrics for key role as members label traditional policies' nat cat coverage inadequate
Over three quarters of corporate insurance buyers think that traditional property damage and business interruption policies do not adequately cover natural perils, according to a survey by Airmic.
Analysis: What do the Resilience judgments mean for ongoing Covid BI claims cases?
After three major decisions were handed down in high-profile business interruption claims cases, Harry Curtis looks at those rulings, and asks what repercussions they could have for insurers and policyholders.
Underwriters and brokers to face post-Protect Duty learning curve, says Aon's Bolton
Consensus on how to underwrite casualty programmes affected by the proposed counterterrorism Protect Duty will take time to develop, Aon’s director of GBC crisis solutions Scott Bolton has told Post.
Axa XL's McGovern to take up LMG chairmanship
Axa XL CEO for the UK & Lloyd’s Sean McGovern is set to become chair of the London Market Group from the start of next year.
Aercap hits back at argument that $3.5bn claim is barred by a war exclusion
Aercap has hit back at AIG’s argument that a $3.5bn claim in relation to planes seized by Russian airlines is barred by a war exclusion.
Matthew Wilson steps down as Brit group CEO
Matthew Wilson has stepped down as group CEO of Brit in order to prioritise his health and spend more time with his family.
Combined UK General and PPL business to pursue ‘substantial’ growth and acquisitions
The combined business formed by the bringing together of managing general agents UK General and Precision Partnership is to pursue “substantial” short-term growth, CEO Tim Smyth has told Post.
Protect Duty legislation likely to push up the price of liability cover - RSA UK's Harrison
Forthcoming counterterrorism legislation is likely to push up the price of liability insurance and make higher limits harder to obtain for some businesses, says RSA UK Specialty's casualty head Steve Harrison.
Pool Re makes case for becoming treaty reinsurer
Pool Re’s proposed move to a treaty reinsurance model would be “the most fundamental reform” in the government-backed terrorism reinsurer’s history, CEO Tom Clementi claimed.
Isle of Man hosts insurtech 'accelerator'
A four-month ‘accelerator’ programme that kicked off in late September is at the centre of the Isle of Man’s plans to position itself a “centre of excellence” for insurtechs.
Insurers defend approach to transitioning businesses following Ferma criticism
Insurers have defended their approach to providing cover to companies undertaking Net Zero transitions following criticism from the Federation of European Risk Management Associations.
US cyber MGA Resilience makes play for UK mid-market business
Cyber managing general agent Resilience will look to establish a presence in the London market before setting its sights on UK regional business, international chief underwriting officer Kyle Bryant tells Post.
Analysis: The power of shareholders
R&Q recently faced a shareholder rebellion over its executive chair. It's not the first and it won't be the last time shareholders disagree with a firm's operations. Post reviews the result, and asks how much power shareholders really have?
RSA targets market-beating 'low 90s' combined ratio by 2025
RSA has set out plans to achieve a “low 90s” combined ratio and surpass £3bn in premiums by 2025.
Lloyd's flags potential difficult reinsurance renewals and draws up China/Taiwan disaster scenarios
Lloyd’s has told syndicates that their plans for next year must consider the potential for difficult reinsurance renewal seasons as a result of “macro-economic, social and political pressures.”
PIB appoints deputy CEO and underwriting and Europe executives
Broker PIB has made a raft of senior appointments, recruiting from Aon and Amwins Global Risks as well as promoting internally, as it prepares to double in size through its next stage of growth.
Attempt to oust R&Q executive chairman Spiegel fails
R&Q executive chair William Spiegel will continue to lead the program management and legacy insurance business after a vote to oust him failed.
Analysis: Lloyd’s latest cyber directive paves the way for a cyber cat market
Mandated exclusions for state-backed cyber-attacks in standalone cyber policies issued at Lloyd’s could pave the way for a separate market for cyber war and catastrophe risks, executives have predicted.
Former CII vice presidents highlight 'serious and urgent concerns' in renewed calls for independent review
Former vice presidents of the Chartered Insurance Institute are set to table a motion calling for an independent review of decisions taken at the organisation since 2016 at its annual general meeting next month.