Lloyd’s of London
Novae promotes Trueman to chief innovation officer
Novae has promoted Dan Trueman to the role of chief innovation officer
Liberty syndicate adds onshore energy & construction
Liberty Specialty Markets is to expand its syndicate business in Lloyd’s to include onshore energy and construction.
Argo completes Ariel Re deal
Bermuda-based Argo has closed its acquisition of Lloyd's insurer Ariel Re.
XL's Jadine and Brit's Wilson join LMG board
The London Market Group has appointment Paul Jardine, executive vice president and chief experience officer of XL Group and Matthew Wilson, Group CEO of Brit, to its board.
Beazley posts 3% profit boost thanks to strong investment returns
Beazley reported a 3% increase in full-year pre-tax profits of $293.2m (£234m) thanks to strong investment returns and a benign claims environment.
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PWC names Delbridge London market leader
PWC has appointed Paul Delbridge as London market insurance leader.
Market must prepare for major loss event, says Hiscox chairman
The London market must be prepared for a major loss event according to Robert Childs, chairman of Hiscox.
London ILS hub would boost market response to major loss event, says Beale
The ability for London to be a major player in the insurance-linked securities market will be crucial to raising capital in the event of a major loss event, said Inge Beale, CEO of Lloyd's of London.
Neon hires Michael Wade and Simon Hayes as non-executive directors
Neon has appointed Michael Wade and Simon Hayes to its Lloyd’s managing agency board as non-executive directors.
London market has 'resilience to survive $200bn loss event'
The London market has sufficient resilience to withstand a $200bn (£160bn) loss caused by two major events over a two week period, according to a stress test conducted by an industry steering group.
Aegis London secures Meco marine deal
Specialist marine insurance managing general agent Meco Group has partnered with Aegis.
McKee named as Cathedral CEO
Andrew McKee has been appointed as CEO of Lancashire’s Lloyd’s business Cathedral Underwriting.
Swiss Re and XL Catlin get go-ahead for Indian branches
Swiss Re and XL Catlin have both received the go-ahead from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India to open a branch in Mumbai.
Ed appoints Corke as CEO of underwriting
Newly rebranded Ed has appointed Gary Corke as CEO of underwriting.
DWF secures 215 jobs through Triton purchase
Manchester-based Legal firm DWF has acquired Triton from its administrators, saving 215 jobs from the multi-disciplinary practice.
Neon boosts capacity to £75m for M&A consortium
Neon has bolstered capacity in its M&A consortium, with available capital increasing from £50m to £75m.
Beale rules out Malta as post-Brexit Lloyd's base
Lloyd’s of London has ruled out Malta as the location for a European-based subsidiary, as the market continues to narrow its focus on a post-Brexit contingency plan.
Lloyd’s to open India branch ahead of April renewals
Lloyd’s of London is to open a reinsurance branch in India, in time for the April reinsurance renewals.
Brit launches $250m Lloyd's yacht consortium
London market insurer Brit is to lead a $250m (£202m) capacity Lloyd’s consortium for yachts.
Skuld appoints global cargo and marine property head
Marine insurance provider Skuld has appointed Paul Knighton as global head of marine cargo and marine property.
Accredited Surety and Casualty enters agreement with Cinium Financial Services
Accredited Surety and Casualty Company has entered into an agreement with Cinium Financial Services Corp, which will see the company receiving surety bonds from Cinium.
Probitas appoints PI underwriter
Kiran Wignall is to join Lloyd’s underwriting syndicate Probitas 1492 as a professional indemnity underwriter in its financial lines team.
Pardus launches Lloyd's backed contingency facility
Managing general agent Pardus has launched a contingency facility.