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Insurance United Against Dementia: How JLT Specialty is building a strategic partnership with Alzheimer's Society
As Insurance United Against Dementia looks to build on the momentum of its association with the British Insurance Awards, Jonathan Swift spoke to JLT Specialty about its tie up with IUAD's charity partner Alzheimer's Society.
Markel hires political risk underwriter in Singapore
Specialist insurer Markel has recruited a political risk underwriter in Asia.
Obituary: Mike Hannan, a ‘venerable institution’ of Lloyd’s
Mike Hannan, a “venerable institution” of the London insurance market, has passed away this week aged 74.
Brit's profits fall in first half
UK-based Brit Insurance's investment returns have hit profits in the first half of the year.
I work in insurance: Dr Edwin Rajadurai, Servca
Dr Edwin Rajadurai is an associate director with Lloyd’s broker Servca. He qualified as a doctor in 2011 from Lugansk State Medical University in the Ukraine.
Novae and Axis boards give acquisition the green light
The boards of Novae and Axis have agreed the terms of sale that will see the Bermuda-based reinsurer take over the Lloyd’s carrier.
Ascot launches standalone MGA platform, appoints former AIG executive
Ascot has named former AIG executive Greg Wolyniec as new head of global strategy, effective 31 July 2017.
Neon names Boorman head of financial lines
Specialty carrier Neon has named Charles Boorman head of financial lines.
Towergate takes aim at specialty market with Geo Specialty launch
Towergate Underwriting has set its sights on the London speciality market through the launch of Geo Specialty.
Argo Global makes two senior appointments
Argo Global has appointed Dominic Kirby as managing director as David Harris prepares to step down and take on a new role.
GDPR to boost UK cyber insurance take up, says Hiscox CEO
Incoming European data regulations will drive demand for cyber insurance in the UK, according to Hiscox’s CEO.
Dale Underwriting Partners receives Lloyd's nod on contingency SPA
Dale Underwriting Partners has been granted in principle approval by the Lloyd’s Franchise Board to establish a special purpose arrangement.
PPL update expected mid-September following delays
Placing Platform Limited, the London market’s electronic placing platform, will get its next update in mid-September, the platform's board has said.
Lancashire profit up at $67m in H1
Property and casualty insurer Lancashire reported an 18% rise in first-half pre-tax profit thanks to a benign loss period.
Market Moves: August 2017
Some of the movers and shakers in the market this month
Syndicate DTW 1991 names two new underwriters
Randall and Quilters Lloyd’s Syndicate DTW 1991 has appointed two underwriters to its UK and international underwriting team.
Markel appoints Deepika Mathur to lead entry into Indian market
Markel International has appointed Deepika Mathur to lead its entry into the Indian market.
Beazley's H1 profit up 6% thanks to speciality lines and investment gains
Lloyd's of London insurer Beazley reported a 6% rise in first-half pre-tax profit, thanks to growth in its US specialty lines business and investment gains.
This week: Planning, predictions and packing
I am most definitely a planner. Being organised usually tops my list of attributes in appraisals and most of my life as a busy working mum is run by lists. In fact the holiday I'm just about to fly off to has been two years in the planning.
UK government releases final ILS regulations
The UK government has published regulations that will introduce a competitive regulatory and tax regime for Insurance Linked Securities.
Hannover Re completes acquisition of Lloyd's syndicate
German reinsurance giant Hannover Re has completed the acquisition of the UK holding company Argenta Holdings.
Castel Specialty enters construction market
Castel Specialty has expanded its book of business with the launch of a construction portfolio.
Lloyd's unveils recovery plans for market-turning event
Lloyd’s of London has outlined plans to enhance and speed up recovery in the aftermath of a market turning event, an insurable loss so significant it results in a rapid upturn in pricing.
Sequel enters partnership with fintech underwriter
Software specialist, Sequel Business Solutions has entered long-term partnership with fintech underwriting company, Elseco.