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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
Since the age of five when my father first took me onto the floor of Lloyd's I have wished to work in the London insurance market.
Lonmar names marine division director
Lonmar Global Risks has appointed Ian Balchin division director of marine.
R&Q 2012 profits “in line with expectations”
Profits at run-off provider Randall & Quilter are set to match market expectations for the calendar year 2012 it was announced today.
RFIB to replace departing FD Cotton next month
International Lloyd’s broker RFIB Holdings has appointed Nick Moss as finance director.
Lloyd’s syndicates see improved investment returns
Investment performance at Lloyd’s improved over the course of 2012 according to figures from investment analyst Camradata.
Market Moves: Reshuffles at Ace Group and Axa represent week's main moves
Ace Group, Axa and Legal & General were the most active firms in the recruitment space this week, with the trio making major reshuffles. Ace rejigged its Europe, Middle East and Africa claims team, Axa added new executives to it direct and partnerships…
Post magazine - 31 January 2013
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Jubilee salutes regulators’ PPI guidance
RSG-owned Lloyd’s managing agent Jubilee has welcomed “badly needed” guidance from the Financial Services Authority and the Office of Fair Trading.
Premium taxes soar across Europe
Insurance premium taxes are rising all over Europe as pressure from finance deficits and a worsening economic outlook hits home, according to the Insurance Underwriting Association.
Argo International looks to Besso for underwriting director
Argo International has recruited Besso’s director of underwriting to serve in its general liability team.
Tokio Marine targets EMEA large commercial property market
Tokio Marine’s corporate property business operation is to expand its EMEA focus, providing capacity for the insurance group’s European operation.
Am Best affirms Swiss Re rating
Swiss Re's A+ financial strength rating and issuer credit ratings of ‘aa‘ have been affirmed by AM Best.
Catlin launches new terror cover
Catlin has introduced a new terrorism insurance product via its London-based underwriting subsidiaries.
Top Mark and Claim Reaction launch Northern Ireland venture
Top Mark has joined with loss adjuster Claim Reaction to form a new Northern Ireland operation.
Lonmar hires Towergate MD
Lonmar Global Risks has recruited former Towergate MD Martin Hughes to support its growing presence in the UK broker and MGA market.
Argo adds to underwriting team
Argo International has appointed James Cassidy as an underwriter to its general liability team.
Hyperion reports revenues up 42%
Hyperion has seen total group revenues soar 42% for the year ending 30 September 2012, reaching £111m, from last year’s equivalent of £78m, but organic growth has slowed.
ProSight recruits former Guy Carpenter UK boss as chairman
Former Guy Carpenter UK managing director Mark Hewett has been named chairman of ProSight Specialty Underwriters with immediate effect.
Acquisitive regional broker bolsters equestrian offering
Middlesex broker Bryan James & Co has followed up on a pledge to continue to dip its toe in acquisitive waters after completing the takeover of a property management firm's insurance division.
View from the Top: London looking for leadership
Independent brokers in the capital must adapt to survive the US-led private equity feeding frenzy, says Toby Esser.