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‘Walkie-Scorchie’ set for May glare fix
A London skyscraper will see work commence this month to prevent reflected glares which last year melted and warped the panels of a car.
Market Moves - 24 April/1 May 2014
Find out who has moved where in the industry this week.
Zurich property boss Leslie joins Tokio Marine Europe as CUO
Tokio Marine Europe has appointed Zurich’s head of property lines for global corporate business Peter Leslie as chief underwriting officer.
Kiln recruits from Ace for Frankfurt claims boss
Kiln has recruited from Ace for a new Frankfurt-based claims manager for the accident and health division.
Remote Piloted Aircraft: Game of Drones
With remote piloted aircraft systems – or drones – increasingly used commercially, what are the insurance risks involved?
Kiln buys 49% of Lloyd’s cyber coverholder NAS
Kiln has purchased a 49% stake in NAS Insurance, one of the largest cyber producers in the Lloyd’s market.
Biba renews travel deal with Tokio Marine
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has renewed its holiday travel scheme with Tokio Marine Europe Insurance - first launched in 2007 - following positive member feedback.
Kiln appoints Richter to German surety role
Kiln has appointed Werner Richter as regional head of credit, surety and special risk in Germany.
Brimecome to chair united Tokio Marine Kiln
Tokio Marine and Kiln have this week been shown the green light to complete the creation of a combined entity with Ian Brimecome serving as chairman, Post can reveal.
Tokio Marine launches liability cover for freighters
Tokio Marine Europe has launched a liability insurance product for companies in the freight and warehousing sectors, supported by regional underwriting throughout the UK.
Charles Taylor appoints Creasy as non-exec
Charles Taylor has appointed former Kiln chairman Edward Creasy as a non-executive director with effect from 1 January 2014.
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
Kiln appoints Singapore based head of construction & engineering
Kiln has appointed Christian Kolmberger as head of construction and engineering.
Kiln hires new stable mate for equine team
Kiln has appointed Bill Bevan as equine underwriter within the accident & health division to focus on bloodstock and livestock risks.
Kiln and Tokio Marine Europe join forces
Kiln and Tokio Marine Europe have merged to form one insurer called Tokio Marine Kiln Group.
Lloyd’s: A period of adjustment
In a challenging year for the market, how is Lloyd’s responding to regulatory changes, international competition and the potential threat posed by passive underwriting structures?
Kiln CEO champions 'profit not premium' following underwriting improvements
Kiln chief executive Charles Franks has praised his firm’s “strict underwriting standards” amid a challenging market conditions, after syndicates were forecast to deliver a profit for the 2011 and 2012 years of account.
C-Suite: It’s time to get personal
The increasingly connected world presents greater challenges for insurers – they must rise to the task.
Kiln offers discounted cover for unmanned aerial craft
Kiln has partnered with aviation training specialist Resource UAS to offer reduced pricing on hull and liability covers for remote piloted aerial crafts.
International: Europe: Go west
Are Asian investors likely to continue their interest in the European insurance market? Edmund Tirbutt investigates.
Lockton Re makes senior hire from Kiln
Lockton Re has appointed Martyn Headdey as head of engineering and construction within Lockton Re.
Lloyd's: The burden of regulation
Facing increasing scrutiny from the UK and Europe, Lloyd’s could be in danger of becoming less competitive. By Katie Marriner
Market Moves: Lockton among the major movers as new hires are made across the sector
Recruitment activity was spread across all sectors of the insurance industry this week. Busy among brokers was Lockton, with two appointments coming in the form of a new business development executive and an incoming senior yacht consultant. Loss…
Tokio Marine appoints European head of marine underwriting
Tokio Marine Europe Insurance has promoted Wayne Krause to European head of marine underwriting.