Insurer
From the Belgrano to Brighton: An insurance boss's lunch with Lady Thatcher
On the day of her funeral, Postonline reports the recollections of one senior industry figure's lunch with Lady Thatcher.
Post magazine – 18 April 2013
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Ascot Underwriting opens New York office
Ascot Underwriting has opened an office in New York, which will be led by chief underwriting officer Paul Amrose.
Lloyd’s members agency Alpha unveils new chairman following buyout
Lloyd’s members agency Alpha Insurance Analysts has appointed John Scott as non-executive chairman, subject to approval of both the Financial Conduct Authority and Lloyd’s.
Cathedral listed for sale by PE backer
Lloyd's managing agent Cathedral Capital has been put up for sale by its majority owner Alchemy, a private equity group.
Insurers not yet in the clear over horsemeat scandal as claims emerge
Contaminated meat claims linked with the horsemeat scandal are now reaching insurers despite clauses that limit liability within product recall policies.
Editor's comment: Border control
As a UK passport holder I am welcome to roam Europe at will and take in the sights, scenes and delights.
Aviva, RSA and Allianz await fallout from Savile abuse allegations
Aviva, RSA and Allianz were the BBC’s primary insurers during the 40 years that alleged sex offender Jimmy Savile worked for the broadcaster, and could face sexual abuse claims of up to £30m.
Balva’s UK ban raises questions over SRA list of qualifying PI insurers
A move by the Latvian regulator to suspend the passporting rights of Riga-based insurer Balva has reignited broker concerns about the presence of unrated insurance companies operating in the UK market.
AIR considers business interruption following Boston bombings
A large section of Boston's Back Bay area remains off-limits to all but law enforcement officials and the FBI, following yesterday's fatal bomb blasts near the finish line of the city's marathon.
Prudential appoints marketing chief in Hong Kong
Anthony Shaw (pictured) has been promoted to chief officer, marketing and customer service for Prudential in Hong Kong.
Willis secures twelve month extention in Gras Savoye deal
Willis Group has extended the exercise date of its call option to acquire full ownership of French insurance broker Gras Savoye by one year.
Apil strengthens organisation with three senior appointments
The Association of Personal Injury Layers has appointed a new president, vice-president and secretary, all due to take over their roles this week.
CGSC secures $500m financing deal
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has today completed a $500m (£326.6m) financing exercise from US-based investors.
DAC Beachcroft defectors lead Clyde's Spanish expansion
Four partners from DAC Beachcroft's Madrid team, Ignacio Figuerol, Ricardo Garrido, Pablo Guillen and Miguel Relano, have resigned to establish an office for Clyde & Co in Madrid.
Freak injury saves LAS director from Boston bomb blasts
LAS business development director Ian Hogarth has revealed how an injury to his wife during yesterday’s Boston Marathon saved the couple from being caught up in the carnage caused by two bomb blasts.
Ace appoints environmental head for Germanic region
Ace Group has appointed of Udo Wegerhoff as environmental insurance manager for its Germanic region as it grows its environmental offering across Continental Europe.
Chubb Europe reshuffles financial lines team
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe unveiled two senior finanical lines appointments today.
Career development: Second wave for Allianz Commercial
Allianz Commercial has welcomed the second intake for the 2013 Allianz Partner Academy Scholarship Programme.
Career development: BGL joins forces with Prince's Trust
BGL Group and The Prince's Trust has developed a new skills session for unemployed young people in Peterborough.
Market Moves: Insurers take the week’s spoils as Ace leads recruitment surge
This week, insurers were on top, with Ace, Covéa and Liberty Mutual among the firms to have tied up deals to bring in new faces.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny donned her flak jacket and tucked her pepper spray into her handbag before joining a team of IFED police officers on a dawn raid in East London last week.
Chubb appoints Marcello to European CSI role
Chubb has appointed Julie Marcello to the role of European Specialty Insurance manager.
Regulation: A heavy crown
The downfall of the Financial Services Authority was met with resounding support. However, as its successors take over sceptics ask whether the twin peak model might create more discontent in the industry.