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Director of Content’s Comment: Are beards a threat to insurtech?
I recently sat down with the ‘poster girl for diversity’ Inga Beale for this month’s cover interview. The Lloyd’s CEO covered a lot of ground, including the topic for which she has become a figurehead, as well as the modernisation of Lloyd’s – two…
Sinz to join Liberty Specialty Markets as head of Europe
Liberty Specialty Markets has appointed Kadidja Sinz to the new role of head of Europe.
Swiss Re's Mumenthale positive despite nine point hit to H1 COR
Swiss Re has reported a H1 net income of $1.9bn (£1.44bn), down from $2.3bn (£1.75bn) for the same period in 2015.
Brit CEO Cloutier hails "sound performance" despite "challenging" market
Lloyd's insurer Brit has reported an operating profit before FX and corporate activity costs of US$198.5m (£150.5m) for the first half of the year (H1 2015: US$70.9m). Profit after tax was US$197.6m (H1 2015: US$6.4m).
Atrium to close Singapore office
Atrium Syndicate 609 has decided to stop accepting business on its Lloyd's Singapore platform after eight years in operation.
Hiscox could set up EU carrier following Brexit
Hiscox could set up a separate EU registered business if the UK loses access to the common market, the company’s CEO has said.
Beazley looks to target EU business from Dublin as it seeks to extend reinsurance license
Lloyd's of London insurer Beazley is working to ensure its Irish reinsurance business gains access to the European market, even if Lloyd's loses its pass-porting rights.
Former Marsh UK and Asia-Pacific CEO appointed to North American business
Former Marsh UK CEO Martin South has been appointed president of the company’s US and Canada division.
Beazley sees profits slip in H1 results as rates fall
Beazley has seen a slight dip in profits in its results for the first half of this year owing to declining rates.
Blog: So what will Brexit mean for insurance claims staff?
Following the UK electorate’s vote to leave the European Union, there has been a lot of crystal ball gazing as to what it might mean for the insurance industry.
BIA 2016: General insurer, personal lines insurer, commercial lines insurer
Commercial Insurer of the Year; Personal Lines Insurer of the Year; General Insurer of the Year
Tokio Marine Kiln looks at opportunities following underwriting restructure
Tokio Marine Kiln said it would offer a greater range of specialist policy lines following a restructure of its underwriting operation.
BIA 2016: Investing in the profession and diversity
Diversity Award; Investing in the Profession
Jonathan Evans, Maurice Tulloch, Aviva, Allianz and Covea among 2016 BIA winners
Former chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Insurance and Financial Services Jonathan Evans, pictured, was last night acclaimed as the achievement winner at the British Insurance Awards.
Interview: Mark Weil, Marsh
Mark Weil, Marsh UK and Ireland CEO, talks to Stephanie Denton about his busy tenure, integrating acquisitions and what comes next
Beazley CEO celebrates 10 years in Asia; investigates Ireland passport
Andrew Horton, CEO of Beazley, is in Singapore this week to celebrate 10 years writing business in the continent.
Editor's comment: Insurers have a major part to play
Speaking to Association of British Insurers’ members at his outgoing dinner last month, chairman Paul Evans said the organisation had never been “more relevant to its members” and “the work, focus and voice of the ABI is directed by its members, for its…
Brightside Insurance loses deal with Co-op
Brightside has lost the deal to arrange taxi, van and mini bus cover for Co-operative Insurance customers, to broker Miles Smith.
Nexus makes first overseas acquisition in Hong Kong
Lloyd's MGA Nexus has bought Hong Kong-based marine MGA Beacon Underwriters for an undisclosed sum.
Lloyd’s says Brexit puts £800m of GWP at risk
A Brexit will cost Lloyd’s £800m worth of gross written premium, the corporation told its managing agents in a meeting today.
IUA urges quick resolution to UK EU trade talks
The International Underwriting Association has called for talks to begin as soon as possible on the UK's new trading relationship with the EU following last Thursday’s Brexit vote.
Gao promoted to Lloyd's Greater China role
Eric Gao, chairman and CEO of Lloyd's (China) has been promoted to head of the Greater China region leading teams in Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Editor's comment: A time to come together
The UK electorate has had its say and the decision is for the UK to leave the European Union.
Blog: Brexit - How much preparation has gone on behind the scenes?
Post made hay with a Freedom of Information request earlier this month, which revealed that the industry’s two main regulators had not carried out a formal review of the regulatory and financial impact of a Brexit.