Aviation
Alan & Thomas buys Emery Little
Brokerbility member Poole-based Alan & Thomas Insurance Group has bought Salisbury and Eastbourne-based aviation broker Emery Little.
Swiss Re launches into Middle East after being granted licence for DIFC
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has received a licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to operate in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Aon says low airline claims won't cut rates
Aon Risk Solutions has said airline claims were historically low last year but warned that the risk that the aviation industry represents remains high and insurance prices are likely to remain stable.
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.
Croatian Insurance Market - Latest market trends
Challenging economic conditions saw most lines in the Croation insurance sector suffer. Hvroje Paukovic provides an overview of the market.
McNamee takes Chartis commercial role
Chartis has named Jacqueline McNamee as executive director, commercial lines UK, heading up the property, casualty, financial and speciality lines businesses, including aviation and marine.
Asian air traffic a game changer in aviation market, warns broker boss
Air travel in Asia Pacific is set to significantly surpass that of North America and Europe in the next five years, increasing the exposure of airlines operating in the region to potentially game-changing risks such as reputational risk.
Insurers could do more to help space operators, says JLT
Space operators need the insurance community to step up and offer better solutions, according to Peter Elson, global head of space at broker JLT Specialty.
JLT Re nabs Lawrence from Aon Benfield
JLT Reinsurance Brokers has appointed Mark Lawrence from Aon Benfield as head of client and market development.
Q&A Asia: with Lloyd's Asia's Kent Chaplin
Kent Chaplin, head of Asia Pacific and managing director of Lloyd's Asia, spoke to Francesca Nyman about the market's presence in Asia, its relationship with brokers and its plans for the future.
Lockton Dubai gains Lloyd’s broker status
Lockton Dubai has received Lloyd’s broker registration.
News analysis: Groupama UK up for sale — but who will buy the group?
Will Groupama be sold lock, stock and barrel or broken into an insurer and its broker parts?
Sciemus recruits Kane founder to head up space insurance
Sciemus has appointed Kane Group founder Paul Aitchison to the position of director of space insurance.
JLT completes Italian Marine & Aviation deal
JLT Group has completed the deal to combine its existing Italian broking business Jardine Lloyd Thompson SpA with the business of Marine & Aviation SpA.
Aviation poll result
Will aviation rates pick up soon?
Moyes chooses Momentum for start-up
Terry Moyes, who quit Oval to start his own broker business, has signed up with the Momentum network, run by former Oval boss Howard Pepper.
Allianz makes leap into space travel
Allianz Global Assistance will accompany future space travellers before, during and after their space flight with bespoke space travel insurance.
Allianz promotes aviation manager to head of broker development
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has promoted Zoe Layden to the role of senior broker development manager for the UK business.
Aviation loss levels hit six-year low
The aerospace division of Willis Group Holdings has reported loss levels in the aviation sector are at a six-year low, and insurance premiums are trending on a downward slope.
JLT aims to be top Italian broker with Marine & Aviation acquisition
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group has signed heads of agreement to combine its existing Italian broking business Jardine Lloyd Thompson SpA. with the business of Marine & Aviation SpA.
Lloyd’s in Europe
Lloyd’s of London is no longer only accessed through London and has spread its reach across the globe in recent times. Francesca Nyman asks how established it is in Europe and what challenges it faces here.
In series - Lloyd's & London Market: Technological challenges
After a slow start, Lloyd’s and the London market are embracing technological developments to drive down cost, time and errors. But is its embrace of new mediums firm and fast enough?
Jelf Professions appoints new PI team
Jelf Professions, the professional indemnity division of Jelf Insurance Brokers, has appointed three new members to form a professional indemnity team, to specialise in the affinities market, based out of the company’s Manchester office.