Lloyd’s/London
RFIB boss looks to the future after overseeing 9% turnover growth
International Lloyd’s broker RFIB Holdings chief executive Jonathan Turnball believes a 9% increase in group turnover to £47.5m last year will serve as a launch pad for further growth in 2013.
Manchester Underwriting launches product recall cover
Increased demand for product recall and brand protection products has led London managing general agent Manchester Underwriting to launch its own product set.
Amlin-backed cyber risk MGA opens doors
Amlin is to lead capacity provision for a new cyber risks managing general agent.
Ace enters Lloyd’s energy market
Ace has launched offshore and onshore energy cover from its Lloyd’s syndicate 2488.
Beazley more than triples net profits
Beazley has reported soaring post-tax profits, seeing figures rise over three fold on last year’s totals.
Beazley board recommends new appointment
The Board at Beazley has recommended the appointment of Angela Crawford-Ingle as an independent non-executive director of Beazley.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny loves to see a bit of initiative, and what could be more proactive than penning a letter to the editor of a trade magazine as a step towards gaining entry to the sector?
Market moves: Brokers lead recruitment drive with major hires at Reich, Russell Scanlan and RFIB
The recruitment space belonged to broking this week, with Reich, Russell Scanlan and RFIB all recruiting senior staff. Reich welcomed a new head of group operations, while Russell Scanlan and RFIB added directors to their respective teams. Meanwhile,…
Interview: Tim Rolfe: Playing in the big leagues
Having finally reached the ‘Wembley of insurance’ that is London, Canopius retail CEO Tim Rolfe tells Post why the Lloyd’s market is so different from the wider UK industry and explains that his firm’s stock is rising
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.