Lloyd’s/London
McLaren Stewart appointed to new director role at Giles
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed John McLaren Stewart as UK sales director.
Barbican confirms Omega approach
Barbican has confirmed its interest in merging with fellow Lloyd's insurer Omega.
Cooper Gay expands energy team
Cooper Gay has outlined its intention to grow within the international downstream energy sector, with the hiring of two divisional directors within its London team.
Beazley recruits property underwriter
Beazley has appointed Will Roscoe as an underwriter on the open market property team.
Solvency II - Post implementation: Capital consequences
In the second instalment of a two-part article, Steven McEwan examines what will happen if the all-important capital requirements under Solvency II are breached.
Syndicates take legal action against Jackson promoters
Talbot Underwriting, Cathedral and EBI have taken legal action against AEG Live, the promoters of Michael Jackson's This Is It tour, as the Lloyd's syndicates upped the ante in repudiating a multi-million-pound claim.
Contractors' exit for Paladin after 18 months
Montpelier-owned Paladin Underwriting Agency has exited its specialist contractors' account 18 months after its inception, Post has learnt.
M&A - market update: Coming together
Merger and acquisition activity is finally on the rise following a long period of stagnation. Daniel Dunkley looks at what is behind the increase.
Oamps sets sights on UK expansion
Oamps has confirmed its acquisition of the book of the life science and associated business from Giles Insurance Brokers as part of a strategy to grow its UK business through the acquisition of new teams.
Post magazine – 9 June 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Howden names new chair with IPO experience
Howden's UK subsidiary, Howden Insurance Brokers has appointed Lorraine Adlam as chairman.
Insurers in line for a £4.8bn windfall from referral fees - Insurance News Now – 9 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how motor insurers could pocket billions in extra income a year if a recommendation to retain referral fees is acted on.
Swinglehurst accounts frozen after tax troubles
Lloyd’s insurer Swinglehurst has had its company accounts frozen after running into tax diffculties, media reports have revealed.
Lloyd's in court over Jackson cancellation tour
Lloyd’s has asked a judge to cancel an insurance policy issued to cover Michael Jackson’s This Is It tour in April 2009, arguing that the pop star’s concert promoters withheld medical information.
Capital Consequences: Part One
In the first part of a two part article, Steven McEwan examines the current solvency and capital requirements that apply to non-life insurers and what happens when they are not being satisfied. The second part will examine the differences that are…
XL launches cyber risks policy
XL Insurance has launched a cyber risks solution designed for European businesses.
Catlin offers broker promise
Catlin is introducing a series of initiatives that aims to improve its service to brokers.
Lloyd’s chairman awarded for service to Spanish broking
Lord Levene has received the "The Roberto Hertogs Award" in Madrid in recognition of service to the Spanish broking community.
Jubilee names affinity and special risks underwriter
Jubilee has appointed Warren Campbell as an affinity and special risks underwriter at the Lloyd’s insurer.
Post history - 30 years ago: US agents accused of $1m fraud
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from 30 years ago reveals.
Post history - five years ago: Broker guilty of selling illicit policies
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from five years ago reveals.
Post history - 50 years ago: Move to new chambers for broker body
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 50 years ago reveals.
Broker offers cover for wet summers
CCV Group company Infinity is set to launch a new product protecting visitor attractions from reduced footfall due to adverse weather conditions.