Clyde & Co
Mergers & Acquisitions: Bucking the trend
As the market weighs up the value of assets such as Groupama and Brit’s UK arms, deal making by insurers appears to be buoyant, especially when compared to other industry sectors. But is this a trend that is set to continue?
Broking - Mergers & acquisitions: Do not disturb
2011 was a relatively sleepy year for merger & acquisition activity in the broker sector. Could 2012 be a wake-up call or will the market stay snoozing?
Catlin and China Re deal predicted to be catalyst for Lloyd’s investment
The “landmark” strategic partnership between Catlin and China Re is expected to be a catalyst for a boom in Lloyd’s investment from insurers in emerging economies.
Interview - Konsta & Payton: Let's get together
The high-profile merger of Clyde & Co and Barlow Lyde & Gilbert has impacted the legal and insurance industries. Michael Payton and Simon Konsta explain the differences.
BLG to close Singapore office
Insurance law firm Barlow Lyde & Gilbert will close its office in Singapore following its merger with Clyde & Co.
Lloyd's & London market - Compliance burden: The cost of compliance
With the UK the most costly European country for regulation, could UK-domiciled Lloyd’s and London market brokers really become an endangered species?
Law firm mergers: Transforming the legal landscape
Insurer demands for scale and scope plus the emergence of Alternative Business Structures are fuelling the fires of law firm consolidation.
Lloyd’s – China: Chasing the Chinese dream
As the world’s second largest economy, China is a tempting opportunity for insurers. Leigh Jackson reports on the key role being played by Lloyd’s, the difficulties in gaining traction and the reality checks on expectations.
Law firms poised for top-25 merger
Legal bosses from Beachcroft and Davies Arnold Cooper are remaining tight-lipped over merger talks — despite market speculation a decision could be reached within a week.
RSA expands global legal panel
RSA has expanded its global legal panel from three to five, after inviting Linklaters and Norton Rose on board.
RSA expands global legal panel
RSA has expanded its global legal panel from three to five, after inviting Linklaters and Norton Rose on board.
Broker IPOs: Who dares wins
Broker IPOs keep the rumour mill active but very few actually occur. Rachel Gordon finds out why this is and looks at which companies are most likely to pursue the public route.
Barlow and Clyde in merger talks
Law firms Barlow Lyde & Gilbert and Clyde & Co are in advanced merger talks, Post Online sister title Legal Week has revealed.
People moves – 26 May 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 26 May 2011 edition of Post.
Overseas focus - China: a market of opportunity?
With an enormous population and low insurance penetration, China should be a market ripe for entering. Jakki May finds out it isn't as simple as it sounds but reveals an appetite for change and growth.
News analysis - ECJ Judgment: The gender judgment
The Test-Achats case will have huge consequences for the motor, life and health insurance industries. Andy Tromans and Nick Elwell-Sutton explore the ramifications.
Broker focus – private equity: the start of a broader movement?
2011 has already seen one major broking private equity deal involving Towergate. Rachel Gordon assesses whether this is likely to be a one off, or the start of a broader movement within the intermediary market.
Disagreement likely over Middle East property cover
Law firm Clyde & Co has claimed that property damaged during the civil unrest in the Middle East and North Africa could fall under either all risks property cover or political violence insurance.
Middle East policies may face court challenges
Commercial insurance policies that exclude political risk are likely to come under scrutiny by courts in the Middle East, following civil unrest in the region.
No-claims household insurance discount considered by Axa – Insurance News Now – 24 February 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week’s major general insurance stories including how Axa is considering awarding no-claims discounts to household insurance customers to encourage them to take more responsibility for preventing weather-related…
Clyde & Co expands Asia team
Clyde & Co has announced Michael Cripps is to join the company’s global corporate insurance practice as a partner.
Insurer mergers & acquisitions: Is 2011 the time to strike?
After a lean period for insurer mergers and acquisitions through the economic downturn, Daniel Dunkley reports that the first rays of sunlight might begin to show in 2011.
70 MGAs gather at Lloyd's to discuss new trade association
UK managing general agents need their own association to respresent and support this important sector of the insurance industry.
Russian government more focused on insurance and reinsurance
Insurance professionals have gathered at Willis to hear about the latest developments in Russian insurance law, at a seminar co-hosted by Clyde & Co as part of Russian Law Week.