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Ace's Clabby to deliver keynote at ISE 2013
Insurance Insight has confirmed the first speakers for its 2013 Insurance Strategy Europe conference.
Top five European news stories
The top five news stories from wwww.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Beazley brings data breach solution to UK
Specialist insurer Beazley has imported its data breach solution to the UK four years after its US launch.
Beazley CEO downplays M&A interest amid plans for repeat of 2012
Beazley chief executive Andrew Horton has played down the likelihood of acquisitive movement at the specialist insurer in 2013 and is instead aiming for a repeat of the previous year in terms of growth.
Beazley more than triples net profits
Beazley has reported soaring post-tax profits, seeing figures rise over three fold on last year’s totals.
Beazley board recommends new appointment
The Board at Beazley has recommended the appointment of Angela Crawford-Ingle as an independent non-executive director of Beazley.
Beazley launches cyber product with data coverage limit
Beazley has launched a cyber product focusing on the amount of data covered rather than a financial limit.
Rising kidnap risk amid Eurozone unrest
The rising risk of abductions as a result of social unrest in the Eurozone is creating opportunities for insurers specialising in kidnap and ransom policies.
Beazley welcomes Japanese warranty and indemnity agreement
Beazley has welcomed an agreement reached by Lloyd's Japan and the Japanese Financial Services Agency enabling Lloyd's-based insurers to insure warranty and indemnity risks in Japan.
Markel appoints new head of international claims
Markel International has appointed Hannah Purves as claims director.
Markel recruits from Beazley for claims head
Specialist insurer Markel has named Beazley’s Hannah Purves as its new claims director.
Some European insurers still value for money, says Westhouse
Despite the broader pan-European insurance sector delivering among the worst total returns over the past decade, some management teams are still adding value, Westhouse said in a note today.
Beazley announces new property head
Lloyd's insurer Beazley has announced that current head of property Jonathan Gray will step down after 11 years in July next year, to be replaced by Mark Bernacki.
Average Adjusters' Association breaks with tradition with double committee admission
For the first time in its 140-year history, the Average Adjusters' Association has admitted up-and-coming professionals to its committee of management, which has previously been the preserve of fellows.
Beazley launches Gulf of Guinea piracy cover
Beazley has launched a piracy policy specifically for ship owners with vessels operating in the Gulf of Guinea, in response to a growing number of incidents in the region.
Piracy: Has the tide turned?
Piracy off the coast of Somalia has dropped significantly since last year – bringing insurance premiums down with it – but what’s behind the decline, and how can it be sustained?
Sponsorship: Your name here
From wheelchair rugby to fencing, insurers have a strong interest in sport. Why is such sponsorship so popular, and how do the parties involved benefit?
Beazley reports 9% climb in GWP
Beazley has reported a 9% increase in gross written premiums in an interim management statement marking its year to date results.
'Crippled infrastructure' hampers Sandy recovery
Assessing the scale of devastation wrought by Superstorm Sandy has been hampered by disruptions in fuel supply, communications and power, according to insurance firms on the ground.
View from the top: Prepare for the inundation
As applications of data multiply in the industry, the biggest risk from breaches is reputational, says Paul Bantick.
Analysts predict 'superstorm' Sandy will strike primary insurers hardest
Lloyd's will avoid major losses relating to 'superstorm' Sandy, if early estimates that the primary insurers will absorb the bulk of the losses are correct.
Beazley swoops for Allianz Re regional manager for Singapore role
Beazley is expanding its reinsurance team into Singapore with the appointment of Ben Liang.
Beazley buys Lloyd's small business unit
Beazley has acquired the team that underwrites the Lloyd's Small Business Consortium, which has been managed by SA Meacock Syndicate 727 for nine years.