Lloyd’s/London
Gallaghers confirms Canopius underwriting move
The CEO of AJ Gallagher International has confirmed a team from Canopius’ UK underwriting division is set to join the broker, hailing it a “massive step” for OIM Underwriting.
Cooper Gay expands marine reinsurance team
Lloyd’s broker Cooper Gay & Co has appointed John Sullivan as a director of its reinsurance division.
Canopius underwriting team joins Gallagher
Former employees of Canopius’ UK underwriting household and personal property team are thought to have joined Arthur J Gallagher, Post has learnt.
Kiln CEO joins Lloyd's Franchise Board
CEO of Lloyd’s insurer Kiln, Charles Franks has been named as a non-executive director of the Lloyd’s Franchise Board.
Canopius boss and underwriting team to quit
Canopius UK household underwriting head Chris McGinn and a “certain members” of his team are to quit the firm.
Marsh and Amlin to work with new nuclear managing agent
A managing agent which claims to have brought the first new capacity to the global nuclear insurance market in more than a generation has been launched.
Deutsch replaces London on Beazley Furlonge board
Bob Deutsch has joined the board of Beazley Furlonge, the Lloyd's managing agency that forms part of Beazley, as a non-executive director.
IUA launches London training forum
The International Underwriting Association has launched an Education and Training Forum for London Market companies.
Paul Napier hires Cross for world push
Lloyd’s Broker Paul Napier has taken on Edward Cross as divisional director responsible for the development, distribution and marketing of commercial, professional and financial lines worldwide.
Post magazine – 29 December 2011/5 January 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
New Ellis Clowes MD hails business benefits of Formula One star NED
Karen Ellis has taken on the newly created chief executive officer role of specialist Lloyd’s insurance broker Ellis Clowes, 13 months after leading a management buyout of the business.
Hastings stands by Utley as he prepares to face disciplinary board
Hastings Direct has vowed to stand by chairman Neil Utley, pictured, as he prepares to face the Lloyd’s disciplinary board later this month, as part of an investigation into Equity Red Star.
News analysis: Lloyd’s CEO Ward outlines diversity message with ambitious three-year plan
The start of every New Year is inevitably accompanied by the desire to deliver on resolutions made the month before — and Lloyd’s is no different.
Lloyd's Council holds fresh election after Millwater departure
The Council of Lloyd’s will hold another election in the working member constituency following the departure of former Willis president Grahame Millwater.
Lloyd’s censures Equity over reserves
The Enforcement Board of Lloyd’s has censured motor insurer Equity and demanded it pay £95 000 costs over its under-reserving of claims, but has spared the syndicate an expected £1m fine.
Liberty appoints Dubois from Flagstone
Liberty Syndicate Management has appointed Rene Dubois from Flagstone Re to lead its business advisory team.
JLT confirms completion of Italian deal
JLT has combined its existing Italian broking business with the business of Marine & Aviation.
Brit restructure sees up-for-sale UK arm trimmed of Lloyd's business
Brit Insurance Holdings has confirmed that from the beginning of 2012, all of the group’s reinsurance and specialty business will be written by Lloyd’s Syndicate 2987 (managed by Brit Syndicates Limited).
IUA publishes new London Market TOBA
The International Underwriting Association for insurers and brokers has published a new Terms of Business Agreement (TOBA) for use in the London Market.
Lloyd’s publishes revised three year plan
Lloyd’s has outlined its strategic priorities for 2012-2014.
Haverford makes new bid for Omega
Haverford informed the London Stock Exchange this morning that it had submitted a fresh bid for the Lloyd’s insurer.
Penny Black’s insurance week
Penny was in her element when she attended the four-year anniversary of Ecclesiastical’s art and heritage team.
Lord Sheikh: Iqra Ethical gearing up for new year launch
Lord Mohamed Sheikh has vowed to launch Takaful insurance business Iqra Ethical in the new year — more than two years after it was registered at Companies House.
Hardy sale: Canopius, Barbican and Aviva linked
As rumours circulate about which insurers will make an offer for Hardy Underwriting, sources have suggested Canopius, Barbican and Aviva could all be interested in the firm.