Commercial
Thai floods lead Singapore Lloyd's Syndicate to close to new business
Singapore-based Lloyd’s Syndicate 1965 will no longer be accepting new business following the Thai floods.
Dual strikes Aspen and Pembroke capacity deals
Specialist underwriting agency Dual Corporate Risks has entered into a strategic partnership with Aspen Managing Agency (Syndicate 4711) and Pembroke Managing Agency (Syndicate 4000) to provide additional capacity for directors' & officers' liability.
Former Citibank broking boss joins Howden Asian board
Howden Broking Group, the broking arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has recruited Brian Dallamore as an advisor and consultant in Asia.
Underwriting Service Awards 2011
The second annual Underwriting Service Awards ceremony took place at the Oval cricket ground, London, with more than 250 underwriters in attendance. The winners were determined by the feedback and views of intermediaries, who place risks on behalf of…
Reid furious over Bluefin sell-off rumours
Bluefin Insurance Group boss Stuart Reid has insisted Axa calling in advisers to look at selling off Bluefin Advisory Services has no impact on the general insurance broker.
Market moves: Fresh faces for underwriters
As the industry heads into December, underwriting agencies and insurers lead the way in the job market. This week saw major moves at Chubb, More Than and Travelers, while Evolution, Arista and Ink all welcomed new staff. It was another slow week for…
Fire protection sprinklers: The market needs saturating
Despite research showing sprinklers significantly reduce economic damage and environmental impact following major fires, hopes for mandatory legislation remain low.
Former Aon UK boss Mahoney takes chair role and invests in analytics firm
Former Aon UK boss and past winner of the British Insurance Awards Achivement gong Dennis Mahoney has been appointed chairman of Sciemus, the analytics and modelling company.
Post magazine – 1 December 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Insurance broker buys majority stake in non league football club
Oxford-based insurance broker Bridle Insurance has taken a majority shareholding in Blue Square football club Eastleigh.
Omega seeks clarification over Haverford bid as deadline approaches
Lloyd's insurer Omega has admitted that bidder Haverford is considering cutting its offer for 25% of the business.
Hiscox HNW boss joins Barbican
Former Hiscox high net worth head Austyn Tusler is to become head of UK insurance at Barbican in January.
The Rehabilitation First Awards
Incisive Media, the organisers of the annual Rehabilitation First Awards, would like to clarify some confusion that has just emerged. It was in no way responsible for the 2011 Eclipse Personal Injury Awards which took place on the 24th November at the…
DWF and Crutes to merge
Law firms DWF and Crutes have announced that they will merge in January 2012.
Axa promises more hubs as Bristol and Newcastle open
Axa Commercial has opened new offices in Bristol and Newcastle and pledged to open more branches in the future.
Risk Stop promotes Fraser Wilsher
Independent risk control provider Risk Stop Group has appointed Fraser Wilsher as its product manager from 1st December 2011.
UK General ready for Acturis-backed commercial push
UK General will set out to win back substantial broker business following the launch of the firm’s commercial offering, supported by Acturis and a new e-trader platform.
Willis Networks awarded CII title
Willis Networks has been awarded the CII’s Chartered Insurance Brokers title.
Lloyd's insurer Brit appoints Evercore to sell £150m UK arm
Dutch insurance group Brit is looking to close the first round bidding process for its UK retail arm this week, Postonline has learnt.
Post magazine – 24 November 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Underwriter moves back home for Arista role
Commercial lines underwriter Arista Insurance has appointed Gary Davies as development underwriter for the West of England.
Catlin and China Re deal predicted to be catalyst for Lloyd’s investment – Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how industry experts believe the landmark partnership between Catlin and China Re will be a catalyst for a boom in Lloyd’s investment from insurers in emerging…
Catlin marine and transport division takes underwriting team of the year 2011 title
Ace Europe and Catlin were both double winners at the 2011 Underwriting Service Awards last night at the Kia Oval.
Evolution promotes three
Commercial underwriting specialist Evolution Underwriting has promoted three of its senior staff.