Lloyd’s/London
Chaucer accepts Hanover bid
US firm The Hanover Insurance Group has had a £313m bid to acquire Chaucer accepted.
BMS launches Pioneer Underwriting with Liberty Syndicates
BMS has launched a new Lloyd’s managing general agent - Pioneer Underwriting - in conjunction with Liberty Syndicates.
Aon Benfield: reinsurance capital hits all time high at year end 2010
The total global reinsurer capital reached an all-time high of $470bn (£288bn) at December 31, 2010 – a 17% increase over the 2009 period, according to Aon Benfield.
RFIB appoints aviation broker
Neil Coldwell has been appointed as an aviation broker at RFIB Group.
Lloyd’s confirms Nelson appointment
Lloyd’s has confirmed that John Nelson will become chairman of the insurance market in October replacing Lord Levene.
HDI-Gerling swoops for Ace manager to open second UK office
Industrial insurance company HDI-Gerling has announced the creation of its second UK regional hub in Birmingham, England.
Lloyd’s lines up next chairman
John Nelson, the former investment banker who chairs Hammerson, the FTSE 100 property company, is being lined up as the next chairman of Lloyd's of London, according to Sky News.
Kiln launches first carbon credit insurance product
A carbon credit insurance product developed by Parhelion Underwriting was underwritten by Kiln for a major international bank last week.
NIG underwriter joins Plum
Household insurance specialist Plum Underwriting has hired two underwriters.
The Channel Syndicate names marine boss
The Channel Syndicate has appointed Iain Macleod as head of its marine division.
Solvency II and data management: the debate
If you missed this week's live webinar debating Solvency II and the issue of data management - it is now available for viewing on-demand.
Kiln announces syndicate merger
Underwriting group Kiln is to merge its Lloyd’s syndicates 807 and 510.
Markel launches 'direct' arm aimed at low premium clients
Markel UK, the retail division of specialist insurer Markel International, has launched Markel Direct as it seeks to bolster its multi-distribution operating model.
Marine piracy at all time high, with Somalia leading hot spot in Q1 2011
Piracy at sea hit an all-time high in the first three months of 2011, with 142 attacks worldwide, the International Chamber of Commerce International Maritime Bureau’s global piracy report revealed today.
Ferma raises concerns over capacity for 2014 World Cup
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has welcomed as "a good first step" the response of the Brazilian government to complaints and concerns from corporate insurance buyers and national and international reinsurance markets about…
Post history - 20 years ago: Lloyd's faces Names in High Court
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 20 years ago reveals.
Interview - Jonathan Evans MP: APPG - priorities, progress and provocations
Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance & Financial Services Jonathan Evans talks to Mairi MacDonald about the group's priorities, progress and provocations.
Travelers targets UK PL market for expansion
Travelers is eyeing expansion opportunities in the UK personal lines market, according to the newly appointed chief executive of its European operation.
Overseas focus - China: a market of opportunity?
With an enormous population and low insurance penetration, China should be a market ripe for entering. Jakki May finds out it isn't as simple as it sounds but reveals an appetite for change and growth.
Comment - claims: cutting the cost of claims
Introducing non-adversarial means of dispute resolution could be the answer to cutting the cost of claims, empowering qualified professionals and delighting the customer, argues Roger Flaxman.
Post history - 10 years ago: Groupama in talks over Sorema sale
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints aunique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Omega puts $23.6m price on Japan earthquake and tsunami
Omega Insurance has published an initial estimate of ultimate net losses arising from the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 11 March 2011.
Howden launches surveyors PI product
Howden Insurance Brokers has launched a new UK professional indemnity product for chartered surveyors with a fee income of under £750 000.
Derrick Cole ACII: An obituary
The death is announced of Derrick Cole at the age of 84 after a long career in insurance.