Clyde & Co
DAC Beachcroft defectors lead Clyde's Spanish expansion
Four partners from DAC Beachcroft's Madrid team, Ignacio Figuerol, Ricardo Garrido, Pablo Guillen and Miguel Relano, have resigned to establish an office for Clyde & Co in Madrid.
Claims boss disputes international focus as prime driver for legal panel consideration
The relationship between individual legal advisors and insurer claims teams is more important than selecting one of the ‘big four’ firms for a panel spot on the basis of their global reach alone.
Clyde & Co hires partner from Keoghs
Clyde & Co has hired Peter Unsworth as a partner, who joins the firm from Keoghs.
Kennedys hires Clyde & Co energy and construction partner
Kennedys has grown its international energy team with the hire of Graeme Baird from Clyde & Co.
Editor's comment: Bowing out from Brussels
Complaining about the influence of the European Union on British affairs is almost as much a talking point as the weather in the UK, but insurers have fair grounds. Since Solvency II was first proposed, many in the UK insurance industry believe the…
UK regulator committed to risk-based regulation regardless of EU status
Plans to implement Solvency II will not be derailed by the Prime Minister’s pledge to hold a referendum on European Union membership if he is re-elected at the next general election.
Burns made senior partner at Clyde & Co
Clyde & Co has appointed James Burns as the latest senior partner following an uncontested election.
Zelle Hofmann launches London operations
US law firm Zelle Hofmann Voelbel & Mason has opened its first London office in a bid to target the London and European insurance markets.
Lloyd's managing agents offered guidance on Eurozone exit
Lloyd's managing agents have been given new guidance on how insurance and reinsurance contracts may react in the event of a Eurozone exit.
LMA issues Eurozone exit advice
The Lloyd's Market Association and law firm Clyde & Co have issued guidance on the impact on insurance and reinsurance contracts of a Eurozone exit for managing agents.
Chubb Europe hires casualty claims manager
Chubb's European arm has appointed Lisa Payne-Lawrey as European casualty claims manager.
Indian insurers and the international expansion challenge
Foreign expansion is touted as the way forward for Indian insurers. But, while some may look overseas for growth, establishing a business outside the country is not an option for most of India's insurers.
Hong Kong insurers face stricter outsourcing rules
Hong Kong-based insurers will have to comply with new rules governing outsourcing from January 2013.
Indonesia or bust?
Indonesia offers considerable opportunities for foreign insurers, but the market is not without challenges.
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.
Clyde & Co recruits Paris partner
The law firm has recruited former Dewey partner Yannis Samothrakis to boost its global corporate insurance practice.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Former Clyde partner launches new law firm
David Coupe, a former partner at Clyde & Co and Ince & Co, has launched EC3 Legal, a new City law firm focused on representing the intermediated insurance market.
Clyde & Co partner goes live with new City law firm
David Coupe, pictured, former partner at Clyde & Co and Ince & Co, has launched a new City law firm focused on representing the intermediated insurance market.
Market moves: Zurich and Mitsui continue recruitment push
Last week's busiest recruiters, Zurich and Mitsui Sumitomo, followed their recent appointments with the addition of more new staff. Mitsui has added two members to its underwriting team, while Zurich welcomed a new head of human resources.
Clyde & Co to open Libya office
Law firm Clyde & Co is opening an office in Tripoli, which will be the firm's fifth in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Asia’s next big growth market
Asia-Pacific is still very much the place to be in insurance terms but as Jenni Marsh reports the less traditional markets, outside of China and Japan, are expected to be the real growth stories in the coming years.
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain to open in Hong Kong
Law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain will open a Hong Kong office in August with another former Clyde & Co partner among the ranks.
Former Howden board member switches to Bond Pearce
National law firm Bond Pearce has recruited Simon Gildener, partner, to its insurance professional risks team in London.