Lloyd’s/London
XL Group chooses Dublin as its post-Brexit location
XL Catlin has chosen Dublin as its post-Brexit location for its principal European Union insurance company, XL Insurance Company SE.
Ed appoints Minesh Jani as CEO of MENA and Indian business
Ed Broking has appointed Minesh Jani as CEO of Middle East and North Africa, India and Indian sub-continent.
MGR takes aim at London aviation market
Mapfre Global Risks has entered the London aviation market.
Hiscox estimates Harvey impact at $150m
Hiscox anticipates the impact Hurricane Harvey to produce net claims of $150m (£110.6m).
AIG's Baldwin on how the London Market should view Brexit
As Brexit discussions continue, Anthony Baldwin, CEO of AIG Europe and AIG UK, asks if the London Market should be die-hard Brexiteers, cautious optimists, accepting pragmatists or devastated pessimists.
Lloyd’s and MGA market are growth areas for Davies Group: Saulter
Davies Group eyes up Lloyd's and MGA market as opportunity for growth, says CEO Dan Saulter.
ERS appoints ex-Pen CUO Martin Hall as active underwriter
Lloyd’s syndicate ERS has appointed ex-Pen chief underwriting officer, Martin Hall, as active underwriter.
Hurricane season highlights need to maintain adequate catastrophe loading, says Lloyd’s
The active hurricane season is a timely reminder for underwriters to maintain discipline and adequate catastrophe loading on rates, Lloyd’s Jon Hancock has said.
Harvey and Irma are not market turners, says Hancock
The financial fallout from hurricanes Harvey and Irma will not be enough to turn the market, according to Lloyd’s performance director Jon Hancock.
Lloyd’s sets sights on underinsured markets: Vandendael
Underinsured markets represent a major opportunity for Lloyd’s, the markets chief commercial officer has said.
Lloyd’s executive slams 'unsustainable' low interest rates
Lloyd’s of London chief commercial officer, Vincent Vandendael has slammed low interest rates as "unsustainable".
Am Trust applies to combine three syndicates
Am Trust has applied to Lloyd’s for approval to combine its three fully aligned non-life syndicates under one management.
Sciemus to rebrand after securing investing partnership
Specialty Lloyd’s managing general agent Sciemus is set to rebrand after securing an investing partnership with HSCM Bermuda.
Beale calls for ‘urgent’ flood insurance reform
Hurricane Harvey and Irma both highlight the problem of inadequate flood insurance and need for reform in the United States, Inga Beale has said.
Lloyd’s catastrophe exposure driving ratings downgrade
The current catastrophe exposure of Lloyd’s has left the market vulnerable, Fitch Ratings has said.
ILS reform could be 'too little too late' for UK, says AM Best
The London Market may have missed its chance to become a centre for insurance-linked securities despite a working structure expected in the next few weeks, said AM Best’s head of Europe.
Lloyd's report pegs Miami windstorm at $131bn as Irma heads for Florida
Hurricane Irma could see industry property losses of $131bn, according Lloyd's realistic disaster scenario analysis.
ERS launches agriculture operations unit
ERS has launched a 27-strong agriculture operations team as a result of increased demand.
Interview: Wrisk co-founder Nigel Barton
Weeks away from launch, Wrisk co-founder Nigel Barton talks to Jonathan Swift about how his business hopes to change the insurance ‘dialogue’, the need for start-ups to forge partnerships with well-known brands, and why it is necessary for the UK to keep…
Analysis: Renewables - Riding out the storm
The risk landscape in renewable energy is constantly changing and underwriters need to exercise proper due diligence, argues Fraser McLachlan, CEO of Gcube Underwriting.
Editor's comment: Feel pride
Throughout the year at sports day, parent-teacher consultations, and music and dance recitals, I say to my son “as long as you try your best” no one can ask any more of you.
Novae backs Fiducia engineering facility
Fiducia MGA has launched an engineering facility with capacity provided by Lloyd’s syndicate Novae.
Construction and engineering MGA Ensurance launches in UK
Construction and engineering managing general agent Ensurance has launched in the UK this month.
R&Q profits up by 345% in H1
Randall & Quilter has seen a 345% increase in pre-tax profit in H1 over the same period last year.