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Kiln bolsters European operation with Frankfurt hire
Specialist insurance and reinsurance underwriting group Kiln has appointed a new property underwriter in Frankfurt.
Kiln brings in property underwriter to support Europe focus
Kiln has recruited a new property underwriter in Frankfurt to write a range of property and facultative risks across Europe.
RJ Kiln's Syndicate 510 on course for 2011 profit
Tokio Marine-owned Lloyd's syndicate R J Kiln & Co Limited has updated forecasts for the 2010 and 2011 years of account for its four non-aligned syndicates.
Japanese insurance groups vulnerable to catastrophe and stock losses
Japanese non-life insurers are likely to come under rating pressure if insured catastrophe losses rise unexpectedly, or the domestic stock market falls sharply before they are able to restore their capitalisation, according to Fitch Ratings.
Kiln sells South African operation to One Financial Investment Holdings
Specialist insurance and reinsurance underwriting group Kiln has agreed to sell Kiln South Africa to One Financial Investment Holdings for an undisclosed sum.
Market moves: New faces in the insurer space
The main movers and shakers this week were insurers, with a number of firms bringing in new faces, including HDI Gerling recruiting a new director, Axa Assistance naming a new deputy chief executive and Dual adding a manager for its new office in Austria.
Tokio Marine expands Scottish team
Tokio Marine Europe Insurance has appointed Trevor McAuley to its marine cargo underwriting team, based in Glasgow.
Four candidates win place on LMA board following 2012 election
The Lloyd's Market Association has named four successful candidates in the 2012 election for membership to its board.
Tokio Marine Europe up nearly a quarter
Tokio Marine Europe has reported a turnover increase for 2011 of nearly 24% to £14.5m (2010: £11.7m), with operating profit leaping to £694 177 (2010: £118 622).
Kiln forecasts profits in non-aligned syndicates for 2010 and 2011 accounts
R J Kiln & Co has forecasted profits for its four non-aligned syndicates with catastrophe losses for the 2010 and 2011 years of accounts.
Election grips Lloyd's Market Association
The Lloyd's Market Association is facing the most competitive election in its 11-year history for four new members of the governing body.
Japanese insurers' revenues rise after surge in quake policies
Japan's five major insurance companies experienced year-on-year increases in premium revenue during the 2011 fiscal year, according to Japanese publication The Daily Yomiuri.
Kiln targets equine market with specialist underwriter
Speciality insurer Kiln has recruited equine underwriter Georgina Smart to focus on risks for sports and leisure horses.
Kiln enters equine market
Kiln has appointed an equine underwriter to focus on specialist risks for sports and leisure horses.
Market moves: Aviva shuffles its underwriting pack
Aviva was the major recruiter in the insurance industry this week, announcing a raft of changes to its underwriting team. The insurer promoted four staff to new positions while adding a further employee to the unit.
Quake policy uptake in Japan increases 17.5%
Analysts have noted a surge in the uptake of quake policies in Japan following the Tohoku earthquake last year.
Kiln promotes MacMillan to active underwriter
Kiln has appointed Paul MacMillan, pictured, to active underwriter of its aviation division.
Kiln strengthens aviation division with appointment
Kiln has appointed Paul MacMillan to active underwriter of its aviation division.
Ex-Kiln Bermuda CEO Haynes handed non-exec role at Tysers
Lloyd's broker Tysers has today announced the appointment of finance expert Peter Haynes as a non-executive director.
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Market Moves: Brokers back with a bang
After two slow weeks, the broking sector has seen an upswing in activity, with a number of large players making high-profile appointments.
Kiln launches into specialist property with appointment in Paris
Kiln has appointed a new underwriter in Paris to focus on a broad range of property facultative reinsurance risks across Europe.
Kiln claims results show resilience
Tokio Marine's Kiln syndicates at Lloyd's has released the final results for its four non-aligned syndicates for the 2009 year of account, updated forecasts for the 2010 year of account and initial forecasts for the 2011 year of account.
MGAA elects board and targets FSA regulation
The Managing General Agents Association has formed its first elected board with Reg Brown as chair.