Lloyd’s/London
Hiscox posts 75% combined ratio for H1
Hiscox has beaten analyst expectations to post a combined ratio of 75% for the first six months of 2013.
Northdoor enters cyber-services partnership with 24 Lockdown
Insurance services provider Northdoor has formed an exclusive partnership with 24 Lockdown, a security and technology consultancy service in the cyber risk arena.
Market Moves: Cox joins Ecclesiastical management board, while Bluefin’s Philip moves up again
Both insurers and brokers completed their fair share of high-profile hires this week. Ecclesiastical took top billing among insurers, with the appointment of Brit’s former chief executive Ray Cox as a board member, while among brokers Bluefin recruited…
Interview: David Walsh: The artist
After 14 years building CFC Underwriting from a dotcom start-up to a successful MGA, founder and managing director David Walsh now sees the global market as his canvas.
Lloyd’s brokers sign up for VIPR Bordereaux product
Two Lloyd’s brokers have partnered with VIPR to use its software and systems.
Lloyd's earns postive ratings outlook after coping with record cat activity
A.M. Best has revised Lloyd’s outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (excellent) and issuer credit ratings of ‘A+’.
Ascot CUO Pepper named London’s most credible underwriter
Ascot chief underwriting officer Mark Pepper has been named as the most credible underwriter in the London market in a study by Gracechurch Consulting.
Lloyd’s renews deal with FCA to avoid regulatory duplication
Lloyd’s of London has renewed an agreement originally signed with the Financial Services Authority in a bid to avoid duplicating regulation.
Simply Business MBO to realise the ‘full potential’ of business
Simply Business chief executive Jason Stockwood has revealed the recent management buy out was prompted by a desire to clarify its shareholder structure.
Lockton launches intangible risks insurance program
Lockton is seeing to put an end to “uninsurable risks” through a customised program developed by the broker in conjunction to Kiln.
Simply Business parts ways with Brit after completing MBO
Simply Business has finally completed a management buy-out with backing from European equity firm Ana Cap.
Career file - Cameron McNaught: McNaught takes position in newly-opened Parabis Edinburgh office
Parabis Scotland has appointed defendant insurance lawyer Cameron McNaught as a partner in its newly-opened Edinburgh office.
Market Moves: Insurers at the forefront in recruitment market with major hires
Insurers took centre stage in the recruitment market this week, with hires coming thick and fast from the top down. A new chief executive was named at Torus to coincide with the firm’s sale to Enstar, while at Antares a political risks manager and a non…
Vision 2020: Full steam ahead
Despite the report fading from memory, the insurance industry is still on track when it comes to achieving Vision 2020’s key aim to progress the industry
Hardy hires Thomas in non-exec role
Lloyd’s insurer Hardy has appointed a former Willis risk management leader and insurance solicitor to join its board as a non-executive director.
Canopius acquires Equity's home and PA books and 25% Arista stake
Canopius has purchased Equity Insurance Group’s home and personal accident books as well as a 25% shareholding in Arista Insurance.
Tailored approach to European disaster management is essential
Insurance Europe has warned there is no “one-size-fits-all” solution to the insurance required for natural and man-made disasters in Europe.
Downward trend in airline insurance premiums set to continue
The loss of an Asiana Boeing 777 aircraft earlier this month will do little to change the downward slide in premium prices in the airline insurance market, a report by Willis said.
Equity Red Star’s strategy prompts reorganisation
Lloyd’s motor insurer Equity Red Star is to reorganise its motor division and senior management team as part of a new strategy.
Skuld strenghtens claims service
Marine insurance provider Skuld has appointed Anders Hovelsrud as vice president of claims services.
Lloyd’s insurer Advent names Fitzgerald CEO
Nigel Fitzgerald has completed a six month transition period to take the reigns as chief executive officer at Advent.
CEO Rowell departs Jubilee
Johnny Rowell, chief executive of Jubilee Group is to step down, replaced on an interim basis by the firm’s chief operating officer.
Liberty appoints new non-executive
Liberty Syndicates has appointed Richard Reid as non-executive director.
BLM opens EC3 office
Law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer is to open a new office on Leadenhall Street in a bid to better service the London market.