Canopius
Pratten to preside over £1.5bn in Canopius investment role
Canopius has appointed Michael Pratten to the newly created role of chief investment officer.
Canopius to provide Arista with motor capacity
Commercial lines underwriting specialist Arista Insurance has reached an agreement with Canopius that will see the latter provide Arista’s motor capacity.
GC Securities selected as sole financial advisor for Canopius sale
Guy Carpenter’s GC Securities is acting as the sole financial advisor to the shareholders of Canopius in the sale to NKSJ Holdings, through its insurance subsidiary Sompo Japan Insurance.
Watson to remain as Canopius CEO ahead of Sompo-backed M&A activity
Canopius chairman Michael Watson will not look to replace outgoing chief executive Inga Beale and will instead occupy the role himself on a permanent basis as he eyes acquisition opportunities under the ownership of NKSJ Holdings’ Sompo Japan.
Lloyd’s first-ever female CEO Inga Beale signals new era for insurance industry
Canopius CEO’s experience makes her ‘ideal’ replacement for Richard Ward
Sompo agrees deal for Canopius
Japan’s NKSJ Holdings has agreed a deal to acquire 100% of the shares of Canopius Group via its insurance subsidiary Sompo Japan Insurance.
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Market Moves: Firms hopeful new hires will be Christmas crackers as recruitment enters festive frenzy
The insurance industry has sought to get its Christmas shopping done early, bringing home a number of presents for clients this week. Aviva tied a ribbon around Fraser Edmond, who replaces Sam Hudson as broker performance director, Zurich unwrapped Tim…
Sompo Japan in talks to buy Canopius
Japanese general insurer Sompo Japan is in advanced talks to buy Lloyd's insurance group Canopius for around £600m ($970m).
Lloyd’s CEO announcement expected Monday
Lloyd’s is set to name its new chief executive on Monday, Post understands, with Canopius group chief executive Inga Beale the front runner for the role.
Canopius unveils new head of international liability insurance
Reinsurance underwriter Canopius Group has appointed Andrew Pooley as head of its international liability insurance line.
Insurers praise speed of London market response to Nairobi mall attack
The speed of the London market response to September’s Nairobi shopping mall siege demonstrates its authority in reacting to terrorist events, those involved in the response have told Post.
Canopius announces claims units reshuffle
Canopius has moved to align its claims operations more closes with its three business units of global property, global specialty and UK retail, including announcing an internal promotion for the role of UK retail claims head.
Canopius in recruitment drive to maximise profits
Canopius Group has made a number of underwriting appointments in a bid to develop profitable growth opportunities across the business.
Three senior hires for Canopius' Singapore office
Canopius is growing its Asian operations with three senior hires in its Singapore office.
McMillan returns to Canopius
Canopius Group has appointed Neil McMillan as class underwriter to its North American Facilities team, focusing on property, motor and liability lines.
Equinox increases capacity by over 40%
Equinox Global has added three new syndicates to its panel and increased its underwriting capacity from $35m (£21.6) to $50m (£30.9m), effective 1 November 2013.
Canopius poaches Aon's strategic business director
Canopius Group has appointed Grant Elliott as head of business development.
Canopius H1 GWP spikes 54% after UK retail growth
Gross written premiums soared more than 50% year-on-year for the first half of 2013 at Canopius, with UK retail growth cited as key to the improvement.
Canopius appoints HR head
Canopius Group has named Barbara Turner group head of human resources.
Industry hits back in fraud jail debate as insurers win crash-for-cash cases
Insurers have hailed a recent string of crash-for-cash fraud court victories – where a judge warned the public they risk prison if they participate in insurance fraud – as a victory against criticism of jail sentences for fraudsters.
Canopius acquires Equity's home and PA books and 25% Arista stake
Canopius has purchased Equity Insurance Group’s home and personal accident books as well as a 25% shareholding in Arista Insurance.
Law Society’s motive behind new PI scheme called into question
Brokers doubtful scheme will mitigate threat posed by unrated insurers.
Canopius appoints Harvey to head up K Drewe Insurance Brokers
Canopius has named Roger Harvey managing director of its wholly owned subsidiary, K Drewe Insurance Brokers.