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Travelers UK general manager Purvis 'taking a break'
Keith Purvis has stepped down from his role as Travelers UK general manager after almost 23 years at the insurer.
CMC boss jailed for bogus police car collision claims against Travelers
A claims management company director has been jailed for 12 months for his part in pursuing claims on behalf of an unknowing group of schoolboys who had been involved in a collision with a police car.
LMA launches first competitive board election for three years
Eight candidates are fighting it out for six positions on the Lloyd’s Market Association’s governing body in what will be LMA’s first competitive election since 2012.
Market Moves - 2 April 2015
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Travelers Europe promotes COO Wilson to CEO
Travelers Europe chief operating officer Matthew Wilson has been appointed CEO for the business.
Market Moves - 15 January 2015
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MSIG confirms Hudson exit
Mitsui Sumitomo underwriting director Martin Hudson has resigned from the company.
Pioneer recruits from Travelers for FI boss
Minova-owned Pioneer Underwriting has named Travelers’ assistant general manager of professional risks as its new head of financial institutions.
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Travelers business development manager Cole moves to Generali
Generali Global Corporate and Commercial UK has appointed Travelers’ business development manager James Cole as client and broker relationship manager.
Pioneer poaches Travelers FI boss for new product launch
Minova-owned managing general agent Pioneer Underwriting has recruited Travelers’ product manager for financial institutions as it seeks to launch its own FI range.
Travelers Birmingham branch boss Holloway rejoins Axa
Axa has secured the return of Travelers’ branch development manager Mark Holloway, who will come back to the business he left in 2010 as the head of its Birmingham operation.
Travelers launches sector-focused mid-sized business products
Travelers has unveiled a new suite of covers for mid-sized businesses in the UK and Ireland branded Industry Edge.
L&G accused of infringement of Travelers' 'iconic' red umbrella logo
Travelers has filed a lawsuit against Legal & General in the United States following a long-running dispute over the UK-based firm’s use of its multi-coloured umbrella logo in the US.
AGCS appoints key account manager
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Danny Turner as key account manager.
Market Moves: Brokers most active in recruitment as insurers make few changes
A busy week in the recruitment arena saw brokers Bluefin, Oxford and Perkins Slade among the most active companies, while Travelers and BLP Insurance were among the few insurers to announce appointments. Law firm Keoghs also named three new senior…
Solicitors' PI: Taking a gamble
While their low prices make unrated carriers an attractive option for solicitors seeking professional indemnity insurance, are they worth the risk? And do small law firms have any alternative?
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…
Travelers hires K&R specialist to underwrite Lloyd's book
Travelers has hired kidnap and ransom specialist Melanie Simpson-Mills to join Travelers Syndicate Management as a development underwriter.
Travelers hires ex-Catlin director for aviation division
Travelers has appointed David Watts as head of general aviation for Travelers Syndicate Management, Syndicate 5000 at Lloyd’s.
Brokers fear Law Society MGA could prove too late for solicitors
The Law Society must launch its professional indemnity managing general agency soon or risk being too late to help solicitors ahead of this year’s October renewals, market insiders have warned.
Chaucer swoops for Travelers marine specialist
Lloyd’s specialist insurer Chaucer has recruited Travelers’ senior UK marine underwriter.
Travelers reports 91% increase in net income for Q2
US insurer Travelers today reported net income of $925m, or $2.41 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, compared to $499m, or $1.26 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter.
R&Q and MPPA reach agreement
Randall & Quilter has reached an agreement with MPPA Insurance to receive by way of novation all contracts underwritten by MPPA.