Lloyd’s/London
Argo completes Ariel Re deal
Bermuda-based Argo has closed its acquisition of Lloyd's insurer Ariel Re.
Nexus Group's Colin Thompson on the evolution of MGAs
With more than 300 UK-based managing general agents underwriting roughly £5bn - circa 10% of the UK general insurance market - the MGA is already firmly established within the London market providing a key access point to local markets and the ability to…
Brit appoints programmes VP
Brit has appointed Tim Chesson as senior vice-president of programs for Brit’s US Global speciality business.
Beazley acquires Creechurch Underwriters
Beazley has expanded its Canadian footprint with the acquisition of specialist managing general agent, Creechurch Underwriters.
XL's Jadine and Brit's Wilson join LMG board
The London Market Group has appointment Paul Jardine, executive vice president and chief experience officer of XL Group and Matthew Wilson, Group CEO of Brit, to its board.
Beazley posts 3% profit boost thanks to strong investment returns
Beazley reported a 3% increase in full-year pre-tax profits of $293.2m (£234m) thanks to strong investment returns and a benign claims environment.
Here are the most successful insurers, brokers and adjusters in BIA history
To celebrate the 20th edition of the British Insurance Awards, three years ago, I sat down and went through all the previous events to find out who had been the most successful company in its history.
Post Power List 2017 – bubbling under: Charles Philipps
CEO and executive officer, MS Amlin and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance
Post Power List 2017: David Margrett
CEO, Global Risk Partners
Post Power List 2017: Inga Beale
CEO, Lloyd’s of London
Editor's comment: The concept of power
Another year and another Power List from your team at Post.
Penny Black's Social Month: February 2017
Well Child, a wild whirl, willing to get wet and working with will.i.am
PWC names Delbridge London market leader
PWC has appointed Paul Delbridge as London market insurance leader.
Market must prepare for major loss event, says Hiscox chairman
The London market must be prepared for a major loss event according to Robert Childs, chairman of Hiscox.
Ed appoints Neil Perry as CFO
London market insurance and reinsurance provider Ed has appointed Neil Perry as chief financial officer.
Insurance United Against Dementia calls on industry to help raise £10m for research institute
Campaign aims to unite the sector against the biggest cause of death in UK
London ILS hub would boost market response to major loss event, says Beale
The ability for London to be a major player in the insurance-linked securities market will be crucial to raising capital in the event of a major loss event, said Inge Beale, CEO of Lloyd's of London.
Neon hires Michael Wade and Simon Hayes as non-executive directors
Neon has appointed Michael Wade and Simon Hayes to its Lloyd’s managing agency board as non-executive directors.
London market has 'resilience to survive $200bn loss event'
The London market has sufficient resilience to withstand a $200bn (£160bn) loss caused by two major events over a two week period, according to a stress test conducted by an industry steering group.
Aegis London secures Meco marine deal
Specialist marine insurance managing general agent Meco Group has partnered with Aegis.
McKee named as Cathedral CEO
Andrew McKee has been appointed as CEO of Lancashire’s Lloyd’s business Cathedral Underwriting.
UK boss Alan Moore hails Generali as a 'viable alternative' to corporate insurance establishment
Generali is "a sleeping giant" in terms of corporate multinational business and could position itself as a real competitor to the likes of AIG, Allianz and Zurich, says its UK head.
Ed appoints Corke as CEO of underwriting
Newly rebranded Ed has appointed Gary Corke as CEO of underwriting.
DWF secures 215 jobs through Triton purchase
Manchester-based Legal firm DWF has acquired Triton from its administrators, saving 215 jobs from the multi-disciplinary practice.