Allied World
Results round-up: H1 2015
Its results season again, and here at Post we have put together a single source of information to make finding the results from this half of 2015 a little easier.
Allied World's profits hammered in Q2 by catastrophes and investment losses
Allied World's after tax profits fell 94% to $9.5m (£6m) in the second quarter compared with the same period last year when profits hit $151.9m.
Allied World hires from Starr to replace Cotter in Asia-Pacific
Allied World has hired Michael Garrison from Starr where he was senior vice president and chief underwriting officer.
Allied World launches first Asia-Pacific marketing campaign
Following the acquisition of RSA's Hong Kong and Singapore operations, Allied World is building its brand in the region.
Walker to join QBE as Hong Kong CEO in July
Mark Walker has left Allied World where he was CEO of its recently acquired Hong Kong division and will join QBE as its new Hong Kong CEO in mid-July after a period of gardening leave.
Outgoing MP Evans becomes non-exec chair of Allied World MGA
Veteran parliamentarian Jonathan Evans will take on the role of non-executive chairman of Allied World Assurance’s Lloyd’s managing agency after stepping down as MP for Cardiff North.
Berkshire Hathaway, Fosun and RSA: five leading 2014 Asia stories
Andrew Tjaardstra, Post's Asia editor, summaries five leading stories that made the headlines in Asia-Pacific over the year.
Allied World to double Asia book
Allied World's premiums in Asia will more than double when the RSA's Hong Kong and Singapore books are integrated.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 8 May 2014
Penny was thrilled to run into Allied World’s Julian James this week, and by the sounds of it, she was lucky to get any time with the Swiss-based firm’s European president.
Allied World launches Lloyd's MGA
Allied World Assurance Company has received approval from Lloyd's, the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority to launch its own Lloyd's managing agenct.
Allied World snaps up Markel's aviation renewal rights
Allied World Europe has reached an agreed with Markel International to acquire the renewal rights to a book of aviation business written by Lloyd’s Syndicate 1400 and Markel Europe.
Post magazine – 11 September 2013
This week's issue of Post is now available to subscribers.
Interview: Julian James: Creating an Allied World
Six months into his role as president of Allied World Europe, Julian James is targeting new lines and new regions as he plans to build a bigger and stronger business
Allied World recruits Lloyd’s southern Europe boss
Allied World Europe has named Lloyd’s head of southern, eastern Europe and Africa to lead the expansion of its products and services.
Allied World recruits from Lloyd’s for business development boss
Allied World Europe has recruited Lloyd’s head of southern, Eastern Europe and Africa to lead the expansion of products and services.
Bertagna leaves Lloyd’s for Allied World
Lloyd’s of London’s head of Southern, Eastern Europe & Africa as well as Italy country manager, Enrico Bertagna has resigned from his role effective from the end of August.
Construction: Unfinished business
While the construction sector is enduring a difficult period due to the economic downturn, insurers are optimistic that, with several major projects underway and in the pipeline, there are still opportunities in the market
Allied World enters UK EL market
Swiss-based insurer and reinsurer Allied World has launched itself into the UK employers’ liability market.
Former Lockton International CEO Julian James returns with Allied World
Former Lockton International chief executive Julian James is to return to the market as European president of Swiss insurer and reinsurer Allied World.
Ex-Lockton International boss James returns at Allied World
Former Lockton International chief executive Julian James has joined Switzerland-based insurer and reinsurer Allied World as European president.
Allied World plans Glasgow branch after Chubb defection
Magnus McGurk has left his role as Chubb's financial lines boss in Glasgow to join Allied World Europe, with a view to setting up a new operation in the city.
Awac Europe president resigns
Allied World Europe president John Redmond has resigned from his post with the US firm, Post can reveal.
Ironshore launches new European platform with Allied World raid
Ironshore has announced the formation of Ironshore Europe, domiciled in Dublin, Ireland.
US financial markets - Enter the enforcer
Two years on from the onset of the financial crisis, what lessons has reinsurance learnt? Tim Evershed investigates.