Lloyd’s/London
Markel welcomes Lloyd's Dubai plans
Markel has welcomed the proposed Dubai branch of Lloyd’s acknowledging the market cannot wait for business to come to London.
Prosight appoints Mageean to syndicate MD role
Prosight Specialty Underwriters has handed Syndicate 1110 chief operating officer Bernard Mageean a new role as managing director of the syndicate.
FCA claims review coincides with improving London market service quality
London market insurers have been “upping their game” in terms of claims service quality amid an ongoing Financial Conduct Authority thematic review, according to the results of Gracechurch Consulting’s 2013 claims performance monitor.
Post magazine 2015 features list
Since January 2012, Post magazine has been running its features on a monthly, rather than an annual basis. For updates contact commissioning editor Rachael Adams.
International development and modernisation on LMA radar for 2014
The Lloyd’s Market Association will focus its efforts on international market development, market modernisation initiatives and improving the management of third party suppliers during the course of 2014.
Caviet to serve as interim AmTrust CEO at Lloyd's following Halpin exit
Geoff Halpin has stepped down as chief executive of AmTrust at Lloyd’s, Lloyd's managing agent of Syndicate 1206 and Syndicate 44.
Ark underwriter Stollery takes on property role at Argo
Argo International has appointed Ark Syndicate Management’s Matt Stollery as property binding authorities underwriter.
Markel acquires Abbey Protection
Markel Corporation has completed a deal to acquire legal expenses insurer Abbey Protection after being granted approval by courts.
Michael Jackson case settled for undisclosed amount
A settlement has been reached between Lloyd’s and Michael Jackson’s estate over the insurance payout from the singer’s cancelled concerts in 2009.
Pioneer launches Lloyd's Sub-Syndicate 1980
Pioneer Underwriters has launched its Lloyd’s Sub Syndicate 1980 in conjunction with Liberty Syndicate 4472.
Post magazine – 16 January 2014
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Career development: MGAA calls for nominations ahead of board elections
A number of existing representatives of full managing general agent members of the Managing General Agents' Association have revealed their intention to stand for re-election, as the MGAA begins its board election process and calls for nominations from…
C-Suite: Look east for growth opportunities
To grow and prosper, all businesses need to seek new territories and then adapt their model to the needs of the local market. This is especially true of modern Lloyd’s brokers, for which simply being in London ceased to be the ultimate competitive…
Ex-ANV underwriter Trueman to head up cyber at Novae
Novae Group has appointed ANV lead underwriter for enterprise risk Dan Trueman as head of its new cyber division.
Lloyd's syndicate backs Bitcoin storage unit
A Lloyd’s syndicate has become the first to provide coverage for digital currency Bitcoin, Post understands.
Marketform recruits Novae’s Bellanca to PI team
Specialist Lloyd's insurer Marketform has recruited Novae’s professional indemnity specialist Antonio Bellanca.
Lloyd's syndicate AG Doré promotes Frost as Andy Doré steps down
AG Doré & Others Syndicate 2526 has appointed Dominic Frost as the new active underwriter.
Argo International unveils environmental impairment product
Lloyd’s insurer Argo International has launched a new product to cover environmental impairment liabilities.
Aqua Sanfelice to head Lonmar’s fine art division
Aqua Sanfelice is to lead Lonmar’s fine art division following the retirement of divisional managing director David Lock.
“Over complication” holding back London market
Over complicated processes and lack of customer connections are preventing the London market from improving claims processes according to a study from Gracechurch Consulting.
Talbot CEO Atkin replaces White as Lloyd's deputy chairman
Lloyd’s has named Talbot Underwriting chief executive and Lloyd's Management Association chair Rupert Atkin as Graham White’s successor as deputy chairman on the Council of Lloyd’s.
Lonmar picks Q360 casualty boss for P&C MD role
Lloyd’s broker Lonmar Global Risks has recruited Q360’s head of casualty to helm a combined P&C division.
Canopius to provide Arista with motor capacity
Commercial lines underwriting specialist Arista Insurance has reached an agreement with Canopius that will see the latter provide Arista’s motor capacity.
Tysers appoints Nemeth as marine director
Independent Lloyd’s broker Tysers & Co has appointed Richard Nemeth as a director of Tysers’ marine division.