Lloyd’s/London
Capita launches pre-bind checking service
Capita Insurance Services launched today a pre-bind checking service for Lloyd’s managing agents.
Kiln set to reduce capacity in 2008
Lloyd’s insurer Kiln has announced plans to reduce its capacity by 14% next year.
IUA confident of success
A first wave of London companies will soon confirm their live use of electronic claims files, the In...
Sagicor buys Gerling
Caribbean financial services group Sagicor, through its subsidiary Sagicor Europe, has purchased the...
Carribean financial services giant buys Lloyd's insurer
Carribean financial services group Sagicor, through its subsidiary Sagicor Europe, has purchased the Gerling at Lloyd's Group, encompassing the managing agency, Syndicate 1206, its capital provider and its service company.
Kiln reviews structure
Following the redomicile of Kiln to Bermuda and the formation of Kiln Ltd, the new ultimate holding ...
Head reinsurance underwriter departs Kiln
Bermuda-based international (re)insurance specialist Kiln has announced that Andrew Carrier, active underwriter of RJ Kiln’s syndicate 557 and the reinsurance division of syndicate 510, has decided to leave the company.
Carrier departs in Kiln shake up
Following the redomicile of Kiln to Bermuda and the formation of Kiln Ltd, the new ultimate holding company, Kiln has taken the opportunity to review its management structure to reflect the new organisation.
Director joins Lloyd's
Lloyd's has appointed Jose Ribeiro as its new director of international markets and business develop...
Sportscover in Irish punt
Lloyd's insurer Sportscover has launched into the Irish market, teaming up with broker O'Driscoll O'...
Appointment at Lloyd's
Lloyd's has appointed a new director. Sue Langley, previously chief operating officer at Hiscox, wil...
Lloyd's specialist enters Irish market
Lloyd's insurer Sportscover today announced its launch into the Irish market, teaming up with broker and fellow sports specialist O’Driscoll O’Neil.
Appointment at Sportscover
Sportscover Europe has unveiled Matthew Riley as its new chief executive officer. Mr Riley takes ove...
Ribeiro appointed international markets director at Lloyd's
Lloyd’s has appointed Jose Ribeiro as its new director of international markets and business development.
Towergate suitor seals first broker acquisition
Venture capital giant Blackstone - which was last week linked with a swoop for Towergate - has made ...
Catlin boss takes reins at the LMA
Paul Jardine, chief executive of Catlin Underwriting Agencies, has been elected chairman of the Lloyd’s Market Association.
VC giant buys first broker
The Blackstone Group has agreed to buy Alliant Insurance Services, the second largest privately owned broker in the United States. The company recently acquird the US operations of JLT for $100m.
Named and shamed
Lloyd's chief executive (CEO) Richard Ward has issued stark warnings about urgent technology reforms to 'Luddite' London Market leaders. Mairi MacDonald reports
Former Argenta MD joins Axiom
Axiom, the outsourcing and consulting (re)insurance specialists advising on and managing insurance business processes and exposures, has appointed Tim Riddell as managing director of its London Insurance Market Financial Reporting division.
Sportscover expands amateur sports capacity
Lloyd's amateur sports underwriting specialist Sportscover is looking to expand its footprint into m...
Ark hires terror expert
Ark Syndicate Management has hired Simon Low to underwrite terrorism, war and political risk. Mr Low...
Penny Black's insurance week
One was most interested that Lloyd's appears to have been hit by its own outbreak of Nimbyism. Penny...
Aegis London promotes underwriters to fill lead roles
Aegis London has appointed David Croom-Johnson as active underwriter of Syndicate 1225. Mr Croom-Johnson will be supported by John Chambers who has been appointed deputy underwriter. The appointments are subject to Lloyd's approval.