Articles by Leigh Jackson
RSA names Hong Kong CEO
RSA has appointed Singapore country manager Chris Colahan as its new Hong Kong chief executive.
Beachcroft adds to dispute resolution unit
Law firm Beachcroft has recruited a new partner and two associates to its professional and financial risk and specialist and international risk teams.
Lloyd’s provides £1.25m cover for adventurer
A £1.25m insurance policy has been placed in the Lloyd’s market to cover solo adventurer Sarah Outen on her round the world trip.
Lloyd’s provides £1.25m cover for adventurer
A £1.25m insurance policy has been placed in the Lloyd’s market to cover solo adventurer Sarah Outen on her round the world trip.
Pru launches broker Ipad app
Pru Health has launched a new Ipad app which will generate personal and business healthcare quotes for brokers.
Tawa creates specialist run-off reinsurer
Tawa has established a reinsurance run-off firm to provide cover for Penn National Insurance.
Wells Fargo sells Besso stake
US insurance firm Wells Fargo has relinquished its stake in Lloyd broker Besso.
CNA appoints IT boss
CNA Europe has named Roy Alexander as director of operations and IT.
RSA unveils properties product
Insurer RSA has launched a new properties product aimed at owners with single or multi-premises portfolios.
CGSC reports $68m ebitda in inaugural financials
Wholesale and reinsurance broker Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has reported ebitda of $68m (£42.1m) in its inaugural financial results.
CNA appoints IT boss
CNA Europe has named Roy Alexander as director of operations and IT.
Fusion creates 100 jobs
BGL-owned Fusion is recruiting 100 new staff to its Coventry office.
CGSC reports $68m ebitda in inaugural financials
Wholesale and reinsurance broker Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has reported ebitda of $68m (£42.1m) in its inaugural financial results.
Mitsui issues timber frame warning
Mitsui Sumitomo has warned property owners of the dangers of carrying out extensive repairs on timber frame buildings.
Arista turns profit following 2009 loss
Underwriting specialist Arista has turned a profit of £683 000 for 2010 after recovering from a 2009 loss of £942 000.
Insurers urged to “take stock” of Supreme Court immunity ruling
Law firm Beachcroft has warned the insurance industry review its policy cover for expert witnesses following a Supreme Court ruling abolishing their general immunity.
Vienna Insurance Group sells Russian interests
Vienna Insurance Group has sold its minority interests in Russian insurers MSK Life, SG MSK and So Vita.
Beazley revises MENA outlook to negative
Insurer Beazley has revised its outlook on the Middle East and North Africa to negative following the civil unrest in the region.
Swiss Re agrees alliance with Pro
Reinsurer Swiss Re has agreed a strategic alliance with Tawa-owned insurance business Pro.
Vienna Insurance Group sells Russian interests
Vienna Insurance Group has sold its minority interests in Russian insurers MSK Life, SG MSK and So Vita.
Beazley revises MENA outlook to negative
Insurer Beazley has revised its outlook on the Middle East and North Africa to negative following the civil unrest in the region.
Thatcham agrees risk rating deal with Thailand GIA
Motor insurance research centre Thatcham has signed a two year contract with the Thailand General Insurance Association to provide vehicle premium risk rating and alternative parts accreditation to the Thai market.
Co-op posts 48% profit boost
Co-operative Insurance has announced profits of £31.1m for 2010, up 48% on 2009.
Hiscox Japan losses could reach $150m
Hiscox has estimated exposure of up to $150m (£93.4m) for the earthquake and tsunami which struck Japan last month.