Lloyd’s/London
Argo appoints new PA class underwriter
Lindsay Taylor joins from CNA Financial
HSBC broker head joins Lloyd's
Mr de La Rochefoucauld is the new country manager for France.
Capita insurance services boss to join Xchanging
Former Hiscox ops boss Pell looked after the outsourcing giant's Lloyd's business.
Marsh to begin due dilligence on HSBC Insurance Brokers next week
Broking giant to be given access to HSBC's books next week.
Lloyd’s, Aon and Hiscox may be hit by piracy claims, sources
Aon is the broker for the Maersk marine fleet which has been repeatedly targeted by Somalian pirates including in an attack this week, according to market sources. Lloyd’s and Hiscox have also been named.
Low interest rates could topple insurers, Baloise
Continued low interest rates could cause some insurers to collapse according to the chief executive of Baloise.
Marsh targets HSBC Insurance Brokers to close gap on Aon
Speculation mounts that another mega broking deal could be afoot.
Lloyd’s report says microinsurance provides opportunities for all
Insurance for low income individuals can play an important role in helping communities in developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change, and to provide the security needed to develop long term sustainability projects, according to Lloyd’s.
FHA may collapse as US struggles with recession
The Federal Housing Administration may collapse and thousands of regional banks may go under as the US continues to struggle with recession, sources attending a US conference have told Reinsurance.
Marsh aviation boss comes out of retirement to lead insurer push
Ironshore agrees deal with Starr to enter market.
Chaucer ahead of schedule
CEO Ewen Gilmour also encouraged by prospects for 2010.
Government outlines plans for financial reform
Proposals include new Statutory Council for Financial Stability and plans to strengthen the FSA.
XL acquires THB team
XL Insurance has bought the equine business of Unicorn Underwriting from THB.
IAG rises as QBE again linked with bid
Rumours of Australian giant merger will not go away.
Hardy reports £56.4m leap in GWP in 2009
Bermuda domiciled business says improvement led by property and non marine business.
Omega starts hunt for new chair as it sees 5% hike in GWP
Walter Fiederowicz to step down at group.
Lloyd's broker completes restructure
THB CEO Frank Murphy unveils new Cardinus Risk Management brand.
Aon extends CEO tenure
Greg Case's contract to last until April 2015.
XL hires former Allianz property boss
Uwe Kutschera will be based in Munich.
Aon looks to Pru for new COO
Simon Allen to join broker as COO and on the board.