Beazley
Beazley launches small transactions cover
Beazley has launched a type of insurance coverage aimed at the smaller deals which are typically not underwritten by most insurers.
Beazley launches political violence cover for UK businesses
Beazley has expanded its Lloyd’s developed political violence cover, making it available for UK businesses across the world.
Ferma 2013: Beazley wants to be 'complimentary not competitive' in Europe
Beazley wants to secure more European business but does not want to be competing with the local market on traditional classes, according to Beazley’s head of broker relations David Price.
Beazley launches emergency evacuation product
Beazley has launched an emergency evacuation cover product to assist in the case of kidnappings, natural disasters and political risk.
Editor's comment: Bad gambles see millions dropped
While the average 2.2 million viewers of The Million Pound Drop often urge contestants to take a gamble, they are well aware of one vital rule that it seems some insurers have forgotten: if you are not 100% sure of the answer, the only way to proceed is…
Lack of clarity leads Beazley to extend political violence policy
Beazley’s political risks team is extending its political violence policy to offer cover for physical damage during terrorist or insurgency actions caused by the police or security forces.
Regulation needed to boost cyber take up in Europe says Horton
The introduction of European Union data breach notification legislation is needed to spur the uptake of cyber policies in Europe, according to Beazley’s chief executive Andrew Horton.
Beazley improves COR as investment returns plummet
Beazley trimmed its combined operating ratio to 89% in the first half of the year (H1 2012: 91%), however the firm’s investment returns were hit by market losses in fixed income holdings.
Ascot CUO Pepper named London’s most credible underwriter
Ascot chief underwriting officer Mark Pepper has been named as the most credible underwriter in the London market in a study by Gracechurch Consulting.
Lum appointed to Beazley Asia-Pacific role
Beazley has internally filled its political risks and trade credit underwriter role for Asia-Pacific, appointing Michael Lum.
Beazley appoints Michael Lum to Asia Pacific role
Beazley has internally filled its political risks and trade credit underwriter role, appointing Michael Lum.
CEO Rowell departs Jubilee
Johnny Rowell, chief executive of Jubilee Group is to step down, replaced on an interim basis by the firm’s chief operating officer.
Brit enters political & credit risk market
Brit has entered the political & credit risk market with the appointments of Peter Jenkins and John Lentaigne as co-heads of the new division.
Beazley swoops for Hiscox's tech & data head
Lloyd’s insurer Beazley has hired Matthew Norris to join its European small business team.
Lloyd’s consortium has construction covered
Four construction risks syndicates in the Lloyd’s market have joined forces to offer underwriting capacity of up to $166m (£108m), in a move that seeks to place the consortium at the forefront of insuring the largest construction risks in the world,…
Beazley records 11% Q1 premium increase
Growth in the marine division has seen Beazley record gross written premiums up 11% to $518m (£333m), increasing from last year’s Q1 total of $465m.
Beazley brings breach response product to Italian market
Lloyd’s insurer Beazley's data breach response solution is now available to organisations in the Italy.
Market Moves: Ecclesiastical, Hiscox and Mitsui Sumitomo lead the way in busy week for insurers
This week saw a host of major insurers complete hires in business areas ranging from sales to claims. Among the firms leading the recruitment race were Hiscox, Ecclesiastical and Mitsui Sumitomo. Elsewhere, while the broking sector registered little of…
Beazley bolsters marine liability and cargo operation with double hire
Beazley has to strengthen its marine liability and cargo capabilities with two new hires.
Post Intelligence - company profile: Beazley
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report highlights Beazley’s strategy and performance in 2012.
Beazley targets cyber risk in Australia
Lloyd's insurer Beazley is set to unveil its cyber risk insurance product in Australia by the end of the year.
Increased shareholder scrutiny puts spotlight on insurance CEO pay
Insurers are more cautious and keen to be transparent over executive remuneration after last year’s ‘shareholder spring’, according to analysts, with recommendations for boss’s pay packets swelling in the past 12 months.
Kidnap & Ransom: Forewarned is Forearmed
With instances of kidnapping for ransom on the rise in certain parts of the world, it’s more important than ever for firms to ensure they have adequate cover.
Kidnap and Ransom: A growing threat?
Kidnap and ransom risk is not traditionally a threat associated with Europe but recent incidents have bought the issue to the fore. Sam Barrett investigates the problem and the response of the insurance industry.