Lloyd’s/London
C-Suite: Look east for growth opportunities
To grow and prosper, all businesses need to seek new territories and then adapt their model to the needs of the local market. This is especially true of modern Lloyd’s brokers, for which simply being in London ceased to be the ultimate competitive…
Ex-ANV underwriter Trueman to head up cyber at Novae
Novae Group has appointed ANV lead underwriter for enterprise risk Dan Trueman as head of its new cyber division.
Lloyd's syndicate backs Bitcoin storage unit
A Lloyd’s syndicate has become the first to provide coverage for digital currency Bitcoin, Post understands.
Marketform recruits Novae’s Bellanca to PI team
Specialist Lloyd's insurer Marketform has recruited Novae’s professional indemnity specialist Antonio Bellanca.
Lloyd's syndicate AG Doré promotes Frost as Andy Doré steps down
AG Doré & Others Syndicate 2526 has appointed Dominic Frost as the new active underwriter.
Argo International unveils environmental impairment product
Lloyd’s insurer Argo International has launched a new product to cover environmental impairment liabilities.
Aqua Sanfelice to head Lonmar’s fine art division
Aqua Sanfelice is to lead Lonmar’s fine art division following the retirement of divisional managing director David Lock.
“Over complication” holding back London market
Over complicated processes and lack of customer connections are preventing the London market from improving claims processes according to a study from Gracechurch Consulting.
Talbot CEO Atkin replaces White as Lloyd's deputy chairman
Lloyd’s has named Talbot Underwriting chief executive and Lloyd's Management Association chair Rupert Atkin as Graham White’s successor as deputy chairman on the Council of Lloyd’s.
Lonmar picks Q360 casualty boss for P&C MD role
Lloyd’s broker Lonmar Global Risks has recruited Q360’s head of casualty to helm a combined P&C division.
Canopius to provide Arista with motor capacity
Commercial lines underwriting specialist Arista Insurance has reached an agreement with Canopius that will see the latter provide Arista’s motor capacity.
Tysers appoints Nemeth as marine director
Independent Lloyd’s broker Tysers & Co has appointed Richard Nemeth as a director of Tysers’ marine division.
Argenta announces three internal appointments
Argenta Syndicate Management has cited depth of experience in its underwriting team as it announced three internal appointments today.
Lonmar moving to new London HQ
Lloyd’s broker Lonmar Global Risks is ringing in the New Year with a move from the central London office it has been based in for the past 12 years.
Hampden Underwriting acquisitions increase underwriting capacity to £20.2m
Hampden Underwriting has acquired two further Lloyd’s limited liability members taking its total underwriting capacity to £20.2m.
GC Securities selected as sole financial advisor for Canopius sale
Guy Carpenter’s GC Securities is acting as the sole financial advisor to the shareholders of Canopius in the sale to NKSJ Holdings, through its insurance subsidiary Sompo Japan Insurance.
Hardy strengthens board with double appointment
Underwriting agency Hardy has appointed David Stevens as board director and chief financial officer for the Hardy group of companies.
Govt and ABI yet to finalise details on leaders programme, Javid says
Financial secretary to the Treasury Sajid Javid said the government is yet to sort out the details around working with the Association of British Insurers on its future leaders programme as part of the UK insurance growth action plan.
Beazley boosts Latin American development with appointment
Beazley has appointed Ricardo Ortega as head of business development in Latin America.
Torus strengthens accident and health team
Specialist insurer Torus has appointed John Milne as accident and health underwriter.
Watson to remain as Canopius CEO ahead of Sompo-backed M&A activity
Canopius chairman Michael Watson will not look to replace outgoing chief executive Inga Beale and will instead occupy the role himself on a permanent basis as he eyes acquisition opportunities under the ownership of NKSJ Holdings’ Sompo Japan.
Lloyd’s first-ever female CEO Inga Beale signals new era for insurance industry
Canopius CEO’s experience makes her ‘ideal’ replacement for Richard Ward
Editor's comment: Ladies first (at last)
When I joined the insurance market in 2004, just under 10 years ago, the ‘required’ dress code for me to enter the hallowed halls of Lloyd’s of London was a skirt or dress.
Capita launches Lloyd's Singapore policy and cash management platform
Capita Insurance Services has launched the first market service for the Lloyd's community in Singapore which will help brokers and managing agents with their policy administration.