Aspen Insurance
Professional lines boss departs Aspen
Aspen has parted company with head of professional lines Nick Evans, Post Online understands.
Aspen appoints president of US insurance
Aspen Insurance has named former Zurich global corporate chief executive Mario Vitale as president of US insurance.
Aspen insurance division makes $23.6m underwriting loss in 2010
Aspen's insurance segment has made an underwriting loss of $23.6m in 2010, compared with an underwriting profit of $13.9m in 2009.
Interview - Kevin Pallett: Back in the MGA market
After two years out of the market, Kevin Pallett is back with a new managing general agency. Leigh Jackson asks him about his plans for Aspen Risk Management.
Trio joins Aspen's Glasgow venture
Aspen Risk Management has appointed Duncan Leask as head of underwriting Scotland, Neal Robb, deputy head of underwriting and Craig Provan as head of risk management in preparation for the opening of its Glasgow office.
Start up MGA Aspen Risk Management signs up second underwriter
Managing general agent Aspen Risk Management has unveiled its second underwriting partner.
Aspen seals second underwriting deal
Managing general agent Aspen Risk Management has unveiled plans to open new offices in the North of England and Scotland during 2011.
Scottish courts see tenfold rise in pleural plaque cases – Insurance News Now – 20 January 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes a claim from law firm Brodies that new pleural plaques cases brought in front of the Scottish courts increased almost tenfold last year.
Chaucer estimates $20m NZ earthquake exposure
Lloyds insurer Chaucer has increased its estimated exposure to the earthquake in New Zealand from $12.5m (£8m) to $20m.
Aspen updates New Zealand loss estimate by $33m
Aspen has announced an updated pre-tax loss estimate for the New Zealand earthquake which occurred in September 2010. Losses are now expected to reach US$53m, revised up from US$20m net of reinstatement premiums.
Aspen UK's Swiss branch granted approval by regulator
Aspen Insurance Holdings today announced that the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority approved Aspen Insurance UK, Zurich Insurance Branch, as an admitted direct insurer in Switzerland.
Chartis revealed as largest solicitors' PI insurer at 2010 renewals
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has today confirmed that the total premium pool for the solicitor's professional indemnity market this year was £213.6m.
Besso's Gladstone launch is timed for new wave
Intermediary Besso has revealed it timed the launch of its managing general agent to coincide with a new wave of MGAs in the London market.
Equinox reveals plans to go global
Start-up trade credit managing general agent Equinox Global has outlined plans to move into Europe, Asia and the US, following its official launch this week.
Former Atradius staff launch trade credit MGA
Lloyd’s, Aspen and Liberty Mutual have joined the panel of a new managing general agent to enter the trade credit insurance market.
Aspen hit by reserve strengthening in financial and professional lines
Aspen has announced that its insurance segment recoirded an underwriting loss for the third quarter, which excludes investment income, of $13.4m £8.5m) compared with an underwriting profit of $20.9m in the third quarter of 2009.
Aspen hit by reserve strengthening in financial and professional lines
Aspen has announced that its insurance segment recoirded an underwriting loss for the third quarter, which excludes investment income, of $13.4m £8.5m) compared with an underwriting profit of $20.9m in the third quarter of 2009.
Aspen splits CEO duties with Cavoores promotion
Aspen Insurance HAS today announced the appointment of John Cavoores as co-chief executive officer of its insurance operations, Aspen Insurance.
Top 100 UK insurers - 2009
AM Best's top 100 insurer rankings in full, according to Financial Services Authority returns for 2009.
Top 100 Insurers 2010: Navigating choppy waters
This year's top 100 rankings show the major players dropping anchor in stormy seas, while smaller groups make waves of their own with significant jumps in GWP. Jonathan Swift examines the statistics.
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Interview - Stewart McCulloch: Sticking to his knitting
The new CEO of Garwyn talks to Mairi MacDonald about getting the loss adjuster back on track by sticking to its core strengths while expanding its regional focus.
Aspen profits hold steady in Q2
Aspen today reported net income after tax for the second quarter of 2010 of $108.9m and operating earnings of $1.23 per diluted ordinary share. This compares to net income after tax of $110.4m and operating earnings of $1.14 per diluted share for the…
Ex-Fusion bosses outline MGA plan
The new managing general agency led by Fusion founders Kevin Pallett and Geoff Crisp aims to establish at least five offices as it gears up for its launch next year, backed by Bermuda-based insurance group Aspen.