Articles by Mark Sands
RFIB launches Bellarmine rebrand
Broker RFIB is to rebrand its RFIB Specialist Risks business as Bellarmine.
Crawford makes double hire on UK general property team
Loss adjuster Crawford & Company has recruited a new operations manager and field team manager on its UK general property team.
Markel hoping to close Alterra purchase in April
Markel president William Stovin has told Post the firm hopes to have fully acquired Alterra Capital by the start of Q2.
Argo swings to $52m net income for 2012
International specialty insurer and reinsurer Argo has reported post-tax income of $52.3m for the year ending 31 December, recovering from a loss of $81.9m in 2011.
Ace enters Lloyd’s energy market
Ace has launched offshore and onshore energy cover from its Lloyd’s syndicate 2488.
Aviva axes Matthews in leadership reshuffle
Aviva has moved to restructure its top tier in a move that sees its executive director of developed markets Trevor Matthews depart.
Beazley more than triples net profits
Beazley has reported soaring post-tax profits, seeing figures rise over three fold on last year’s totals.
ABI calls for political consensus at Labour flood summit
The Association of British Insurers said that rising rainfall levels are making it crucial the cross party political support can be achieved on flood cover.
Mapfre reports 2012 revenues up 7.5%
Spanish insurer and reinsurer Mapfre has reported an increase of revenues for the year ended 31 December 2012, attributing the growth to its Brazilian and USA businesses.
Miller recruits energy specialist
Miller has appointed Lloyd and Partners’ Andy Neve to its energy business in a bid to bolster commitment to client service and business development.
Biba warns brokers on £21m FSCS levy
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has warned that it is increasingly likely that a proposed levy on insurance brokers will come into effect.
Cheshire broker joins Brokerbility fold
Cheshire-based RK Henshall & Co has become latest addition to the Brokerbility group.
Carrot targets young drivers with cash reward telematics plan
Insurance provider Carrot is to launch a plan that will see young drivers offered cash rewards for driving safely, with premiums adjusted at the end of each policy year.
UIB recruits former JLT partner Scott
Reinsurance broker United Insurance Brokers has swooped to appoint JLT London partner Richard Scott to head up marketing and business production.
Axa completes global whiplash study
Axa is to present a study of global whiplash regulation and statistics to MPs, lawyers and other experts at a discussion breakfast in the Houses of Parliament tomorrow.
Foil CEO and Cunningham's Roberts join Camford Sutton
Claims consultancy Camford Sutton has enlisted Foil CEO Laurence Besemer to serve as one of its associates.
Biba launches manifesto for “the year of change”
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched its manifesto for 2013, promising to meet customers’ needs, promote fairer regulation and support jobs.
Tempo Underwriting granted CII status
Specialty managing general agent Tempo Underwriting has been awarded corporate chartered insurer status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Ex-Lockton International boss James returns at Allied World
Former Lockton International chief executive Julian James has joined Switzerland-based insurer and reinsurer Allied World as European president.
$400m satellite loss biggest in market history
The destruction of a satellite during launch last week is believed to be the largest insured loss in the history of the space market.
Tesco Underwriting swoops to recruit CUO from Zurich
Tesco Underwriting has named Zurich’s director of personal lines, pricing and underwriting as its new chief underwriting officer.
Ink appoints Vela founder Scott as commercial director
Ink Insurance has appointed Duncan Scott to serve as its new commercial director.
NIG recruits from Travelers for commercial claims head
Commercial insurer NIG has recruited Travelers’ senior claims manager Rob Smart to serve as its new head of commercial claims.
DWF completes Fishburns merger
Law firms DWF and Fishburns have merged, with the latter being fully incorporated into the former as of today.