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Resume: Serene progress
William Richard Adamson, managing director at Paladin Underwriting Agency, tells Reinsurance about how it all went right in his career
The Reinsurance Power List 2010: Who's the daddy?
After the usual team debates, tears and tantrums, once again the Reinsurance team presents its annual Power List. We give you our opinions on who is hot and who is not in the reinsurance world and why they are a force to be reckoned with
Beazley sees rates go backwards on renewals as it hits $115.5m profit
Lloyd's insurer Beazley achieved a profit before tax of $115.5m (2009: $30.1m). It added the profit before income tax and earnings per share includes an exceptional foreign exchange gain of $33.7m.
ABI confirms insurance fraud hit £16m a week in 2009
Insurers are detecting more fraudulent insurance claims than ever according to figures released today by the Association of British Insurers.
Ex-Morgan Stanley COO joins Kiln
Kiln has appointed Ray Faires to the newly created role of chief information officer.
Aon open to the idea of accepting contingent commissions again
Aon today announced it is working with markets to explore the various forms of alternative remuneration available to it which may include supplemental and/or contingent commissions.
Robertson Taylor names new entertainment boss
Oxygen subsidiary Robertson Taylor Insurance Brokers has named Dawn Johnstone as manager of its music and entertainment division.
Lloyd's affirmed as A+
Ratings agency Fitch has affirmed Lloyd's of London's insurer financial strength rating at A+.
Brit deal in the balance
Private equity house Apollo is not expected to up its offer for Brit, meaning the chances of the deal being successful are 50:50, according to Jefferies International.
Chaucer in Buenos Aires
Chaucer has opened a new office in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to access facultative property and related risks in Latin America on behalf of Chaucer Syndicate 1084.
Kelly quits ABI
The Association of British Insurers is on the hunt for a new director general following the announcement that Kerrie Kelly has stepped down.
Kiln appoints two in Asia
Insurance and reinsurance underwriters Kiln have appointed Paul Dreblow and Kenneth Leung to their team in Asia.
Aon broker who threw laptop into pond to cover tracks could face jail
A senior Aon broker who admits dumping a laptop in a pond to cover up his involvement in a major tender which potentially breached the terms of his gardening leave has been told he could face imprisonment.
Lloyd’s A+ rating affirmed by Fitch
Ratings agency Fitch has affirmed Lloyd’s of London’s Insurer Financial Strength rating at A+.
Apollo-Brit deal given 50:50 chance as PE house tipped not to raise bid
Private equity house Apollo is not expected to up its offer for Brit, meaning the chances of the deal being successful are 50:50, according to Jefferies International.
Lloyd's faces 12 month Chinese deadline admits CIO
Lloyd’s has been set a testing 12 month deadline by the Chinese authorities to establish its underwriting platform.
Oak forms alliance with Westinsure
High net worth specialist Oak Underwriting has agreed a deal with Westinsure Group to provide high net worth expertise to its UK network of independent brokers.
ABI DG Kelly jumped before she was pushed claims board member
The Association of British Insurers would have been forced to sack its former director general Kerrie Kelly if she had not resigned.
Lloyd's insurer opens Argentina office
Chaucer has opened a new office in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to access facultative property and related risks in Latin America on behalf of Chaucer Syndicate 1084.
Insurance industry urged to take up the professionalism challenge
The insurance industry was challenged to embrace professionalism, and in particular to embrace the Aldermanbury Declaration at the British Insurance Awards 2010 last week.
Xchanging agrees London market e-accounts deal
Business processing firm Xchanging has agreed a deal with the International Underwriting Association of London and the Lloyd’s Market Association to build an e-accounts capability for the London market.
Torus names PI manager
Torus' joint venture with Nexus Underwriting Management has entered the professional lines market with the appointment of David Robinson as professional indemnity manager.
Craig back in the ABI hotseat as Kelly departure confirmed
The Association of British Insurers has confirmed that Kerrie Kelly is stepping down from her role as director general to return to Australia for personal reasons.
Deal adds £10m to Dual's capacity
Dual Corporate Risks has created a strategic alliance with Newline Syndicate 1218 at Lloyd's.