Lloyd’s/London
Xchanging brings in new experienced non-executive director
Ewen Gilmour to represent the Lloyd's market association on the board of Xchanging Ins-sure Services.
Holman appoints head of UK sales and marketing
John Holman and Sons has appointed John McCheyne as head of UK sales and marketing.
Lloyd's broker outlines three year plan after reporting static 2009 profit
However, THB group CEO Frank Murphy proud of result which saw increase in fees and commission.
Investing in the Profession: Video interview with Sandy Scott, CII
Sandy Scott, chief executive of the Chartered Insurance Institute and driving force behind the General Insurance Taskforce talks to Ant Gould about the challenges and opportunities facing the general insurance industry in its quest to embrace…
5 Years ago: £40m makes Highway attractive
Highway Insurance could become a more attractive takeover target following revelations it has almost £40m locked away in excess reserves.
30 Years Ago: Olympic threat is scrutinised
Decisions over the Moscow Olympics are being closely watched at Lloyd's, which is now understood to have a $40m (£34.8m) to $45m risk exposure on it for the National Broadcasting Company in the US.
Auger takes pain from drains
Drainage company Auger has launched a new 10-year warranty scheme in conjunction with Liberty Insurance.
London market throws off "macho" resistance tag
The London market is on track to manage the "vast majority" of its claims electronically by 2011 despite persistent resistance to change within the sector, London Market Group chairman Barnabas Hurst-Bannister has claimed.
HBA moves into recycling
Lloyd's of London broker HBA Insurance has made a move into the recycling industry, following the launch of Recyclesure.
Post Video Interview: Brokers impress Scott on professionalism
Brokers have a key role in helping to rebuild trust and confidence in the property and casualty market, according to the chief executive of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Post webinar: focus on the ipod and soon to be i-pad generation
Alvin Jackson, director, Mulberry Consulting, Nicholas Thurlow, director – Text2Insure, Fortis and CSC consultant Keith Aylwin debate how insurers should respond to the ipod generation in this webinar which is now available, free, to view on-demand.
Piracy and Iran sanctions among challenges for marine insurers in 2010
Increased ransoms demanded by pirates and UN/US sanctions imposed on Iran were two potential areas for concern highlighted at a meeting of the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) body on Tuesday.
CCRIF pays $7.75m to Haiti
The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) has paid out $7.75m to the Government of Haiti following the Magnitude 7.0 earthquake which struck close to Port-au-Prince on 12 January, causing damage of catastrophic proportions.
Markel strengthens board with non-exec appointment
Markel International has appointed Ralph Snedden as a non-executive board director.
London companies prepare for Solvency II
The IUA has declared that companies that successfully implement Solvency II may make efficiency improvements and gain a competitive advantage on their rivals.
Travelers in fourth quarter profits leap
Travelers has reported a significant rise in net income and earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2009
UK officially exits recession
The UK economy has exited recession, after figures from the Office of National Statistics showed the economy had grown by a 0.1% in the last quarter of 2009.
Former Lloyd's Asia boss joins Markel
Markel International has appointed former head of Lloyd’s Asia, Simon Wilson, as director, international development.
Chaucer names head of specialist lines
Chaucer Syndicate 1084 has appointed Brian Everall as head of its specialist lines division.
CTC rebrands Bermuda-based arm
CTC Allego becomes CTC Insurance Management (Bermuda).
Hiscox reports 5-7% drop in reinsurance renewal rates
Insurer says this was expected due to low level of claims and previous high rates.
Former Liberty CFO takes up new role
Nicole Loone, former CFO at Liberty Syndicates, has taken up a new role at Navigators.
Lloyd's insurer takes on 40 broker staff in Lockton swoop
Amlin completes deal for business which will be rebranded AUA Insolvency Risk Services.
Beazley establish Oslo business
Lloyd's (re)insurer starting business in Norwegian capital