Chaucer Insurance
Towergate tipped for future sale despite debt-for-equity deal
There is “no question” Towergate will be up for sale once again in the coming years, according to market insiders, who believe the swift appointment of a CEO is paramount following this week’s debt-for-equity deal.
McManus and Chaucer silent on $300m buyout rumours
Brendan McManus and insurer Chaucer have refused to be drawn on speculation that the former Arthur J Gallagher UK retail CEO will lead a buyout of the insurer's UK motor business, backed by private equity house Apollo.
Career development: Chaucer retains graduate employer gong
For the second year in succession, specialist Lloyd’s insurer Chaucer has been named the top company for graduates to work for in accountancy and insurance by UK graduate job review site The Job Crowd.
Barbican recruits Chaucer global energy head
Barbican has named Chaucer global head of energy as the underwriting manager of its own energy division.
R&Q hires ex-Turnkey boss Helson as underwriting management director
Randall & Quilter has appointed Janet Helson as a director of the group’s underwriting management division.
Chris Wood to retire from Chaucer aviation post
Peter Wakefield has been appointed Chaucer aviation division head following the retirement of Chris Wood.
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.
Chaucer promotes Blight to lead treaty practice
Lloyd’s insurer Chaucer has named Paul Blight to lead its recently launched treaty practice at Syndicate 1084.
Chaucer expands outside marine in Singapore
Lloyd's specialist Chaucer is to offer property, accident and health, engineering, casualty and motor treaty accounts from Singapore.
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.
Expert Analysis: Autumn watch
IGO4’s aggregator analysis reveals that while demand for motor quotes remains high, home insurance has stalled at a disappointing level.
Chaucer swoops for Travelers marine specialist
Lloyd’s specialist insurer Chaucer has recruited Travelers’ senior UK marine underwriter.
Curtis lands Barbican CEO role
Barbican Group has appointed Ken Curtis as chief executive of Barbican Managing Agency.
Market Moves: Insurers at the forefront in recruitment market with major hires
Insurers took centre stage in the recruitment market this week, with hires coming thick and fast from the top down. A new chief executive was named at Torus to coincide with the firm’s sale to Enstar, while at Antares a political risks manager and a non…
Chaucer adds aerospace specialist to aviation team
Lloyd’s insurer Chaucer has appointed Anna Dedman to specialise in the aerospace sector as part of its aviation team at Chaucer Syndicate 1084.
Crash for cash killers to serve 32-year jail-term as "stark warning"
The legal team appointed by the insurer of a female motorist who became the UK’s first crash for cash fatality is hopeful that the lengthy custodial sentence handed down to those responsible will serve as a “stark warning”.
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?
Chaucer launches political risk initiative in New York
Lloyd's insurer Chaucer has developed a new political risk and trade credit initiative in New York.
Market moves: All change at Mondial Assistance as firm prepares for Allianz rebrand
Preparing for life under the Allianz Global Assistance banner, Mondial Assistance was the busiest firm in the recruitment sector this week.
Chaucer appoints Argo underwriter to property team
Alex Campbell, pictured, has been appointed international facultative class underwriter for the property division of Chaucer Syndicate 1084.
Market moves: New arrivals in the broking sector
Lorica Insurance Brokers, Chaucer and Markel led the way in the recruitment space this week, bringing in several fresh faces between them.
Chaucer appoints new cargo class underwriter
Specialist Lloyd’s insurer Chaucer has appointed Geoff Wilkinson, pictured, to cargo class underwriter in the marine division of Chaucer Syndicate 1084.
Chaucer appoints Barter as head of catastrophe risk
Lloyd's insurance group Chaucer has appointed Nick Barter as head of catastrophe risk.
Chaucer set to launch new marine package
Chaucer Syndicate 1084 has launched a new marine package underwritten by Coastal Marine Services, a UK marine insurance underwriting agency.