Articles by Ryan Hewlett
R&Q takes on Prosight Lloyd's syndicate in run-off
R&Q has reached an agreement with Prosight Specialty Insurance to manage Syndicate 1110 in run-off.
HW Wood bolsters London business
Lloyd’s broker HW Wood has bolstered its London business through three senior market hires.
Lloyd’s backs Barbican and Toa Re SPA
Toa Re and Barbican have received ‘in principle’ approval from the Lloyd’s Franchise Board to establish Toa Re Special Purpose Arrangement.
Davies Group acquires Service Tick
Acquisitive insurance service provider Davies Group has acquired analytics firm Service Tick.
Beazley appoints Nationwide chair David Roberts to lead board
Lloyd’s of London insurer Beazley has appointed top banking executive David Roberts as its new chairman.
Roundtable: How new technologies can speed up motor claims
The motor space is under intense pressure in terms of costs. With margins tight, how can insurers handle claims efficiently while delivering good customer service? New technology may provide part of the answer
International: Trade credit demand is up
European political instability and financial regulations are pushing demand for trade credit cover, especially from banks that are keen on optimising their capital.
Sector must improve insurance role for commercial mid-market: Weil
The insurance sector needs to improve the role of insurance cover in mitigating risks for clients in the commercial mid-market, Mark Weil, CEO of Marsh UK and Ireland has said.
Lloyd’s market and international consolidation in the cross hairs at BP Marsh
BP Marsh has affirmed its confidence in the Lloyd’s and London insurance market as target growth area as the sector investor looks to diversify its book with overseas business.
Jelf-Bluefin integration running ‘ahead of plan’, says Weil
Exclusive: The integration of Marsh’s Jelf and Bluefin brands is running ahead of schedule, CEO Mark Weil told Post.
Marsh takes aim at commercial mid market
Marsh has dialled up its drive into the commercial mid-market through the launch of a panel offering aimed at mid-sized firms in the UK.
Industry calls for driverless cars bill to be 'straightforward'
Insurers have called for laws on driverless cars to be "as straightforward as possible".
Outdated fire regulations putting lives at risk, says ABI
The Association of British Insurers has called for a change to fire safety regulations asking for a clearer framework of responsibility for all those in the protection of buildings from fire.
Pet insurance market breaks £1bn mark in GWP
The UK pet insurance market has continued to see significant growth, breaking the £1bn mark in gross written premiums for the first time in 2016.
Novae adopts Axis brand as deal is completed
Axis has completed its acquisition of Novae, which will be merged into the Bermudan-insurers brand.
BP Marsh sees profits double from asset sales
Insurance-sector investor BP Marsh saw profits more than double to £10.2m in the six months to 31 July.
Lloyd’s writes $738m cheque to cover Harvey, Irma and Maria
Lloyd’s of London has paid $738m for Harvey, Irma and Maria claims.
Irwin named regional head at WTW
Willis Towers Watson has named Neil Irwin as head of the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa region.
Interview: Manjit Takhtar, Charles Taylor Insurance Services
Manjit Takhtar, finance director and interim CEO of Charles Taylor Insurance Services, talks about hurricane claims and the role of the business in incubating maanging general agents.
Ogden reform drives car insurance price drop, but fall 'will be short-lived'
Car insurance prices have fallen by an average of 1.1% in the third quarter of 2017, the largest reduction in more than three years, however the effects will be short-lived, analysts said.
Lloyd's signs AI deal with Expert System
Lloyd's of London has teamed up Italian technology firm Expert System to bring artificial intelligence into the market.
Scor braces for €430m nat cat bill in Q3
Scor estimates the cost of the Harvey, Irma and Maria hurricanes and the mexico earthquakes at €430m.
Nate makes US landfall, weakens to a tropical depression
Hurricane Nate, the fourth hurricane to make landfall in the US in the past two months, has weakened to a tropical depression.
PPL update goes live with carrier integration capability
The latest update to the London market’s electronic placing platform went live today, bringing the first phase of a carrier integration capability.