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Utley settles on Lloyd’s Equity charges
Former Equity chief executive Neil Utley has been barred from applying for Lloyd's director positions for two years under terms agreed in a settlement on charges of detrimental conduct.
Besso recruits aviation boss from Gibbs Hartley Cooper
Independent broker Besso has swooped for a new head of aviation from Gibbs Hartley Cooper.
A G Doré launches A&H portfolio
Lloyd’s A G Doré & Others Syndicate 2526 has launched a new portfolio focusing on accident and health cover.
R&Q MGA launches Lloyd’s yacht consortium
Randall & Quilter’s multi-line underwriting agency, R&Q MGA, has created a dedicated Lloyd’s consortium to provide yacht and small vessel cover, globally.
Brokers bemoan electronic claims systems as service satisfaction declines
Brokers have blamed an over-reliance on electronic systems for a decline in London market insurers’ claims standards.
Insurance Census: Age: The generation game
In the second of a three-part series on diversity in the industry, age comes under the spotlight. How are different age groups represented across insurance, and what is being done to entice the next generation of employees into insurance?
Steady growth at Marsh and Guy Carpenter
Marsh and Guy Carpenter have both seen revenues increase for the year ending 31 December.
Xchanging 'makes history' with ECF app launch
Xchanging has launched a mobile application for the London insurance market in a move it claims will "make history in the market".
Novae in recovery mode following positive trading update
Novae is in "recovery mode" having "turned a corner" by improving its profitability and return on equity according to Westhouse Securities.
RFIB boss looks to the future after overseeing 9% turnover growth
International Lloyd’s broker RFIB Holdings chief executive Jonathan Turnball believes a 9% increase in group turnover to £47.5m last year will serve as a launch pad for further growth in 2013.
Manchester Underwriting launches product recall cover
Increased demand for product recall and brand protection products has led London managing general agent Manchester Underwriting to launch its own product set.
Amlin-backed cyber risk MGA opens doors
Amlin is to lead capacity provision for a new cyber risks managing general agent.
Ace enters Lloyd’s energy market
Ace has launched offshore and onshore energy cover from its Lloyd’s syndicate 2488.
Beazley more than triples net profits
Beazley has reported soaring post-tax profits, seeing figures rise over three fold on last year’s totals.
Beazley board recommends new appointment
The Board at Beazley has recommended the appointment of Angela Crawford-Ingle as an independent non-executive director of Beazley.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny loves to see a bit of initiative, and what could be more proactive than penning a letter to the editor of a trade magazine as a step towards gaining entry to the sector?
Market moves: Brokers lead recruitment drive with major hires at Reich, Russell Scanlan and RFIB
The recruitment space belonged to broking this week, with Reich, Russell Scanlan and RFIB all recruiting senior staff. Reich welcomed a new head of group operations, while Russell Scanlan and RFIB added directors to their respective teams. Meanwhile,…
Interview: Tim Rolfe: Playing in the big leagues
Having finally reached the ‘Wembley of insurance’ that is London, Canopius retail CEO Tim Rolfe tells Post why the Lloyd’s market is so different from the wider UK industry and explains that his firm’s stock is rising
Insurance Census: Gender: Battle of the Sexes?
In the first of a three-part series on diversity in the industry, Post analyses the role of gender in insurance. Does the traditional image of a male-dominated industry hold true, or do females have a strong presence across the sector?
Cunningham Lindsey director Jonathan Clark departs to join Scor
Cunningham Lindsey UK technical director Jonathan Clark has left the recently recapitalized loss adjuster to join French reinsurance group Scor.
Asta brings new Lloyd’s Syndicate
Third party syndicate manager Asta has gained approval for Asta Managing Agency to establish and manage a new Lloyd’s syndicate backed by Nephila Capital.
Ironshore strengthens healthcare portfolio in the London market
Ironshore Europe has appointed Jamie Lewis as senior vice president healthcare. Lewis will be responsible for developing Ironshore’s healthcare professional liability portfolio in the London market.
Your say: The place to be
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Lonmar names marine division director
Lonmar Global Risks has appointed Ian Balchin division director of marine.