Ecclesiastical
Ecclesiastical bolsters board with Taylor appointment
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has appointed former Goldman Sachs Asset Management boss Caroline Taylor as director to the board of the group’s insurance business Ecclesiastical Insurance Office.
Ecclesiastical turns underwriting profit for first time in five years
Ecclesiastical recorded a reduced a pre-tax profit of £18.4m for the first half of the year (H1 2013: £24.4m) despite achieving an underwriting profit for the first time since 2009.
Fine Art: A change of art
As the global fine art market shows signs of a renaissance, how is the industry responding to the evolving insurance needs of this high-value but high-risk sector?
Ecclesiastical promotes O’Riordan to replace retiring reinsurance boss Jones
Ecclesiastical has promoted internally to replaces its departing group head of reinsurance Andrew Jones.
Ecclesiastical hires Saunders for regional role
Ecclesiastical has hired Adrian Saunders as corporate business and regional director for London.
Biba to formulate guidance on sharing economy
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is to put together guidance on insuring risks for asset-sharing companies following a meeting between industry and government yesterday.
Tougher jail sentences needed to protect heritage, says Ecclesiastical
The innate vulnerability of many of the Britain’s heritage buildings makes the threat of tough prison sentences vital to combat heritage crime, heritage specialist Ecclesiastical has told the government.
Industry and government to meet on sharing society insurance solution
Insurance industry representatives are to meet with government and asset-sharing companies next month to discuss insurance solutions for people who share their homes and vehicles.
Ecclesiastical embarks on broker roadshow
Ecclesiastical’s senior management has hit the road in a series of shows to meet brokers up and down the UK.
Claims Awards 2014 - winners announced
Ageas scooped two individual awards at the 2014 Post Claims Awards held in London last night (5 June).
Simmons becomes Ecclesiastical's first UK commercial director
Ecclesiastical has appointed Kevin Simmons to the newly created role of commercial director in its UK general insurance business.
BIA Countdown: Marketing moguls reflect on 20 years of the BIAs
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to the major insurers who have experienced wins in the marketing category over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first BIAs.
Care home rates skyrocket as firms seek to limit exposure after Savile scandal
RSA among insurers demanding increased premiums amid claims surge fears
Charity non-liable for trespassing accident rules High Court
A charity will not be held liable for injuries sustained by a trespassing woman who fell into a four metre ditch at the side of a visitors’ car park.
Ireland: Bouncing back
While the Irish insurance market has endured a troubled period since the economic downturn, a number of recent developments suggest better times are on the horizon
Calls for tougher sentences for heritage crime backed by Ecclesiastical
Ecclesiastical has described government proposals for tougher sentences for criminals damaging heritage and faith buildings as “a positive step in the fight against heritage crime”.
Market Moves - 3 April 2014
A round up of who has moved where in the market this week.
Ecclesiastical promotes Campbell to CFO
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has promoted its finance director to a new role as chief financial officers, subject to regulatory approval.
Ecclesiastical swings to UK underwriting profit as group losses shrink
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has seen its UK insurance business return to profit in 2013, moving from a loss of £12.3m to £9.8m profit, while group underwriting losses have also narrowed.
Market moves - 27 March 2014
A round up of who has moved where in the market this week.
Market Moves - 20 March 2014
Who has moved where in the insurance industry this week.
BIA Countdown: 20 years of commercial lines
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to commercial lines specialists who have experienced wins over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first BIAs in 1994.
Ecclesiastical appoints Hutcheon to lead Australian business
Ecclesiastical has appointed Warren Hutcheon as chief executive of its Australian business Ansvar.