Aviation
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.
Willis appoints new head of global aerospace
Willis Group has appointed Rolls Royce Group’s head of risk, Mark Wilford, as chairman of the company’s aerospace division.
MYI CEO targets more acquisitions after sealing double deal in a week
McLarens Young International has underlined a period of rapid global expansion with the acquisition of a US-based SME claims adjusting firm, just days after announcing its commitment to the aviation sector.
Broadgate acquisition is last for Torus
The recent acquisition of Broadgate Underwriting by Torus finalises a string of hires and acquisitions by the globetrotting insurer.
MYI and Airclaims merge
McLarens Young International has merged with provider of claims, risk and asset management services to the aviation community, Airclaims.
From the archives - 9/11 Terrorism: Ten years later...
A decade has passed since the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York. How has the market for terrorism policies responded and recovered in that time?
European PE firm makes third financial services acquisition
European private equity firm, Cinven, is to acquire Guardian Financial Services, the UK provider of life and pension products, from Aegon for an enterprise value of £275m.
Kiln 2010 account affected by catastrophes
R J Kiln & Co, part of the Tokio Marine Group, has released updated forecasts for the 2009 and 2010 years of account.
Kiln builds aviation team in Singapore
An underwriting team dedicated to aviation risks in Singapore has been formed by Kiln.
Airline carriers see lowest losses in six years
The airline industry experienced an eerily quiet first half of the year, with losses of just $400m, the lowest total in six years, according to the latest report from the Aerospace division of Willis Group Holdings.
Airlines enjoying "calm before the storm" according to Willis report
A low level of airline industry losses recorded in the first half of 2011 could be the “calm before the storm”, according to Willis’ aerospace division.
Aon claims the aviation market remains stable, with premiums up 1%
Aon Risk Services has reported that average lead hull and liability prices in the airline insurance market have been relatively stable so far in 2011, held in check by the low level of losses and abundant market capacity.
Aon names aviation head
Aon Risk Solutions (ARS) has appointed David Boyle as head of the aviation team Asia Pacific (Apac) region.
Post history - Five years ago: Exclusions remain for airlines
Looking back through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
Career development & CSR: Rugby player work placement
Harlequins player Will Skinner has spent a week-long work placement within QBE's marine, energy and aviation division. The placement was organised by the insurer in conjunction with the Rugby Players' Association's player development programme, which…
Post history - 10 years ago: DVT claims dismissed as alarmist hype
Looking back through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Aon: Aerospace market sees fifth consecutive year of falling premium
The aerospace sector weathered the global financial crisis relatively well, but confidence is still in short supply, with passenger and revenue forecasts still relatively conservative, according to Aon Risk Solutions.