Lloyd’s/London
BP Marsh admits Besso exit plan
BP Marsh CEO Brian Marsh has told Post the firm expects to exit its investment in Besso as the Lloyd’s broker seeks to continue its growth.
Ryan Direct Group agrees strategic deal with Am Trust
Ryan Direct Group is to acquire the rights to the commercial combined SME portfolio underwritten by Am Trust Underwriting.
Argo unveils complimentary legal advice for D&O customers
Lloyd’s insurer Argo International has launched a new policy that see the firm offer complimentary legal support to holders of directors and officers policies.
Fitch affirms Lloyd’s IFS rating at AA-
Ratings agency Fitch has decided to confirm the Insurer Financial Strength rating of Lloyd’s and it’s Chinese operation at AA-, with a stable outlook.
Lloyd’s attempts to woo provincial markets to consolidate UK position
Market hoping to boost connections with brokers and MGAs outside London
ANV appoints two to consumer products team
ANV has grown its consumer products team with two hires including Sanjay Vara who joins as consumer products head.
Australian Lloyd's coverholder Mobius appoints general manager
Stuart Warden has been promoted to general manager at Lloyd's coverholder Mobius Underwriting Australasia, part of SLE Holdings.
Ironshore boosts Japan Lloyd's M&A team
P&C insurer Ironshore has appointed former lawyer Steven Harwood as Ironshore's Lloyd's syndicate Pembroke's dedicated underwriter in Tokyo.
Canopius acquires ANV team to run consumer products business
Canopius Group has launched a consumer products business for the UK affinity market.
Lloyd’s quartet partner with US homeland security chief to launch cyber insurer
Four Lloyd’s insurers will reportedly partner with the US’s first ever homeland security chief to set up a venture specialising in corporate cyber security policies.
McGurk to head MSIG Glasgow branch
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group at Lloyd's has appointed Magnus McGurk as manager of its Glasgow branch.
CFC recruits first contingency practice lead
London underwriting agency CFC has named its first contingency practice leader to spearhead its expansion into the market.
AIG teams with Ascot for Bermuda reinsurance launch
AIG has partnered with Lloyd’s insurer Ascot to unveil a new Bermuda-based reinsurance platform.
Post Blog: Insurance professionals who have stood for parliament
With the news that insurance entrepreneur Arron Banks is moving from Go Skippy to Go Ukippy, I decided to look at how other prospective election candidates from the insurance sector have fared over the last two elections.
UK firms warned over capitalising on Russian insurers’ exit from Ukraine
Conflict in the region tipped to push Ukrainian business westward
Q&A - Aviation: Turbulent times
In an unprecedented year of aerospace disasters, Post asks the experts how they expect recent tragedies to impact the aviation sector’s insurance policy renewals
Global Aerospace director appointed IIL president
Global Aerospace director Stephen Riley has been appointed president of the Insurance Institute of London for 2014/15.
Hull market records 18th annual loss as marine premiums fell 1.7%
Global marine premiums fell by 1.7% last year, dropping from $34.8bn (£21.3bn) in 2012 to $34.2bn according to the latest statistics released by the International Union of Marine Insurance at its 2014 annual conference in Hong Kong.
C-Suite – Broker: Finding our digital feet
It always surprises me that in this modern age of tablets, smartphones and instant data, the full force and considerable benefits of the technological age still hasn’t hit Lloyd’s of London.
Top 100 UK Insurers: Interview: Jacqueline McNamee: A people person
AIG’s UK managing director Jacqueline McNamee is focusing on staff engagement to deliver the big ideas that will ensure the company’s continued success
LMA targeting under-30s with committee representation
The Lloyd’s Market Association is to bolster representation for young professionals with representation for under-30s on the LMA market and technical committees.
Insurers need to have clear policies over sanctions says IUMI
The International Union of Marine Insurance has called for insurers and reinsurers to have clear policies with regards sanctions.
Hiscox adds two to London market personal accident team
Hiscox has expanded its London market personal accident team with the hire of a team leader and senior underwriter.
P&I Clubs face 5% premium increase, claims report
Lloyd's broker Tysers is estimating a 5% premium increase for P&I Clubs after a benign 2013/14.