Articles by Mark Sands
UK non-life run-off market hit by "decade of decline", says KPMG
KPMG said in its 10th UK run-off survey that the size of the UK's non-life run off market is nearly 25% down over 10 years, while the active market has more than doubled.
Lodestar Marine picks up $400m in Lloyd's capacity
P&I underwriter Lodestar Marine has agreed a second capacity deal, more than quadrupling its available funds.
Reservation of rights agreement close, says Airmic
Risk management body Airmic is close to launching a model clause on reservation of rights that it hopes will limit disputes on insurance payouts.
RSA faces Hillsborough disclosure calls
RSA is under pressure to disclose documents relating to the Hillsborough disaster, according to the Independent newspaper.
Deloitte appointed provisional Hill liquidator
Hill Insurance has seen Deloitte appointed as a provisional liquidator following withdrawal of approvals by the Gibraltar regulator.
Cage takes post as Travelers CUO
Travelers has announced its new chief underwriting officer, Rob Cage, has started his new role having been appointed early in the year.
Amlin chief underwriting officer takes up LMA seat
Simon Beale, pictured, has joined the board of the London Market Association.
Swiss Re CIO to step down
Chief investment officer David Blumer is to depart Swiss Re on 1 November.
Acturis launches sales shuffle in growth bid
Software provider Acturis has moved to bolster the leadership of its sales team with the appointment of Jeff McCracken, pictured, as UK sales and marketing manager.
DLG outlook "increasingly difficult", says analyst
The success of the first Direct Line Group float has failed to alleviate concerns over the long-term future of the company, according to Panmure Gordon.
HSB Engineering names senior underwriter in Ireland
Specialist engineering and construction insurer HSB Engineering Insurance has appointed Hazel Keegan as senior underwriter.
Economic loss from Asia flooding nears $8bn
Flooding in Asia, and particularly China, has generated economic losses of more than $7.5bn, according to Aon Benfield.
Global insurance market firming, says Marsh
Insurance prices have continued to rise in the third quarter, according to Marsh, continuing a trend that began in the second half of 2011.
Two thirds of organisations fear raised 'fee for intervention' costs
The incoming 'fee for intervention' scheme has more than 65% of organisations fearing increased health and safety costs, according to a survey by DAC Beachcroft.
Axa launches Simple second wave
French insurer Axa has expanded its Simple product range designed to be traded online.
RMS updates Japan quake model
Catastrophe modelling firm Risk Management Solutions has released an update to its Japanese earthquake model, factoring in lessons from last year's Tohoku quake.
Second Gibraltar firm follows Lemma into administration
Hill Insurance is seeking the appointment of a provisional liquidator following a "serious external fraud".
ABI to publish "compelling" young driver report
The Association of British Insurers will publish proposals tomorrow for improving young drivers' safety, calling for initiatives including a ban on intensive learner courses.
Two million Brits mistakenly driving without insurance, says LV
More than two million people have driven without insurance, according to LV, 1.8 million of them mistakenly believing they were insured at the time.
Travelers appoints European COO
P&C insurer Travelers has appointed former Willis global specialty boss Matthew Wilson as its new chief operating officer.
Solicitors' risk pool applicants rise in 2012
The number of solicitors applying for professional indemnity cover via the assigned risks pool went up this year, according to initial figures released by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
UIB director Philip Loasby dies
Reinsurance broker UIB has announced that company director Philip Loasby has died.
Tungsten founder Truell admits Equity discussions
Edmund Truell has told Post that he has entered into negotiations with motor insurer Equity, adding that he is keen to pursue the deal.
Bluefin appoints Reich's Capel
Axa-owned insurance broker Bluefin has appointed John Capel as regional managing director.