Articles by Mark Sands
Keychoice links with TFP Schemes on taxi risks
Independent broker community Keychoice has signed a deal with specialist insurance provider TFP Schemes to offer cover for taxi risks to its 800 members.
Validus reports Q3 operating income up 50%
Bermudian insurer and reinsurer Validus saw a sharp rise in net operating income for the third quarter of 2012, reporting an increase of $58m.
BP Marsh assessing Finnish purchase
Venture capital firm BP Marsh is weighing up the acquisition of a broker in Finland, according to chairman Brian Marsh.
UK out of recession, but SMEs remain concerned
Over four-fifths of small to medium sized companies remain concerned about the economic climate, according to Zurich, despite declarations that the UK economy has returned to growth.
Hyperion 2013 IPO in doubt
A proposed initial public offering for Hyperion could be pushed back to 2014, says BP Marsh chairman.
Equinox Global launches credit top up solutions
Continuing economic uncertainty is generating appetite for stable and reliable trade credit insurance solutions, according to Equinox Global.
Axa revenues up 3.7%
Axa group results show improvement in revenues across the business, with P&C growing just over 5%.
Everest Re reports Q3 income surge
Bermudian insurer and reinsurer Everest Re has seen takings swing sharply upwards in its third-quarter results.
Alesco recruits Aon construction specialist
Energy insurance broker Alesco has appointed Aon's Alison Baker as a risk and insurance power construction specialist.
Willis sees Q3 net income halved
Willis' financial results for the third quarter show a drop in net income of more than half.
Cameron McKenna backs FSA Solvency II timetable change
City law firm Cameron McKenna has commended the Financial Services Authority for adapting its implementation timeline for Solvency II.
Flagstone Re announces Validus EGM date
Luxembourg-domiciled Flagstone has announced a shareholder vote on an acquisition by Validus.
NFU launches "multimillion pound" paperless drive
NFU Mutual is seeking to streamline claims management by eliminating paper systems.
Cooper Gay sells 55% stake to Lightyear Capital
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has agreed a deal in which Lightyear Capital gains majority ownership of the broker.
Hiscox names catastrophe research lead
Hiscox has swooped to appoint a group head of catastrophe research, as well as adding two to its Lloyd's non-marine team.
Willis recruits fish farm underwriter for aquaculture practice
Hughes-Gibb, the specialist agri-business division of Willis, has appointed Dan Fairweather to head its aquaculture broking and risk management division.
Aegis targeting short-tail marine with underwriting appointments
Aegis London has recruited two underwriters to lead a book of short-tail marine business, following their appointments on 8 November.
Ace shuffles UK regional management
Ace has created three new roles and appointed a new London and South East regional manager for corporate in a bid to boost relationships with brokers and clients.
BrokersLink urges insurers to commit to junior staff development
The nurturing of young talent is being overlooked by insurers, potentially costing them a competitive advantage, according to speakers at BrokersLink's Madrid conference.
RSA wins staff development awards
RSA has been handed two gongs by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development.
RFIB recruits Towergate risk boss
RFIB has swooped to recruit Towergate group risk officer Lisa Siggery to serve as risk and compliance director from 29 October.
Towergate recruits Aspen audit head
Towergate Insurance has named Jackie Gray as group internal audit director, joining from insurer and reinsurer Aspen where she also headed up internal audit.
BrokersLink adds 13 to membership
BrokersLink has expanded its membership with members from territories including Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
BGL sees gross profits rise 22%
BGL group has reported pre-tax profits of £88m for the year ending June 2012.