Managing general agents (MGAs)
Interview - Keith Stern: Raising the regional profile of Lloyd's
Tasked with rejuvenating Lloyd’s in the UK, as others look to international expansion, Keith Stern talks to Leigh Jackson about raising its regional profile and how he plans to overcome some common misconceptions.
Thistle aims high despite 2011 losses
JLT chief executive Dominic Burke claims full year trading profits at its underwriting agency Thistle Insurance will eclipse last year's £4.8m, despite making a £246 000 loss so far in 2011.
MGAA to launch in September
The Managing General Agents’ Association has confirmed that it is to officially launch on 1 September.
JLT transformation programme exceeds expectations as profits and revenues rise
JLT has recorded a 9% leap in total revenue for the first six months of 2011 to 411.3 (H1 2010: £377.8m) and 8% rise in underlying trading profit for the same period at £76.1m (H1 2010 £70.7m).
Irish underwriter targets UK market
The managing director of an independently owned Irish underwriting agency has set his sights on the UK after signing a deal with Axa Ireland to launch a new motor product for its local market.
Interview - Charles Earle: Aiming high with Arista-cratic Earle
Despite falling short of his initial five-year plan, Charles Earle has still seen Arista make considerable achievements. He talks to Lynn Rouse about his philosophy surrounding underwriting control, system transparency and acquisition plans.
Paladin pull out provokes upset from market brokers
Paladin Underwriting Agency's managing director Bill Adamson is on gardening leave after exiting the Lloyd's business, Post has learnt, after policy cancellation leaves brokers incensed.
Post Magazine – 21 July 2011
This week the Post team reports on DAS’ decision to close the Amicus Legal office in Colchester, a move which will cost 21 people their jobs.
Amicus to close Colchester office in efficiencies push – Insurance News Now – 21 July 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including DAS’ decision to close the Amicus Legal office in Colchester, a move which will cost 21 people their jobs.
EIS French broker links sealed CBL aquisition
The multi-million dollar acquisition of London-based underwriting agency European Insurance Services was part of a strategic purchase by credit insurer CBL Group to gain access to a network of almost 500 French brokers.
Fusion enhances legal expenses offering
Fusion Insurance and DAS have strengthened their legal expenses offering for clients and brokers.
UK General capacity deal 'first of many'
The capacity deal signed between UK General and Lloyd's insurer Catlin is likely to be the first of many, as the Leeds-based underwriting agency looks to branch out into high-risk liability.
Lloyd's warns FSA over SII box-ticking
Lloyd's finance director Luke Savage has warned the Financial Services Authority against the perils of hiring "rookies" to approve businesses' internal capital models for Solvency II.
Aviva UK plots Lloyd's return in international push
A strategic review considering areas of expansion for Aviva's UK corporate business, will include assessing the viability of opening a trading box at Lloyd's and targeting international risks.
UK General strikes capacity deal with Catlin
UK General has signed a capacity deal with leading Catlin.
CFC names claims manager
CFC Underwriting has appointed Tim Danbury claims manager at the MGA.
Technology in the international private medical insurance market
Tim Mutton looks at the role of technology in the international private medical insurance market.
Technology in the international private medical insurance market
Tim Mutton looks at the role of technology in the international private medical insurance market.
Kiln acquires 49% stake in WNC Holdings
Insurance and reinsurance underwriting group Kiln has bought a 49% share in US-based WNC Holdings, a company the Tokio Marine member has worked in partnership with since 1986.
Solvency II - Post implementation: Capital consequences
In the second instalment of a two-part article, Steven McEwan examines what will happen if the all-important capital requirements under Solvency II are breached.
Contractors' exit for Paladin after 18 months
Montpelier-owned Paladin Underwriting Agency has exited its specialist contractors' account 18 months after its inception, Post has learnt.
Insurers in line for a £4.8bn windfall from referral fees - Insurance News Now – 9 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how motor insurers could pocket billions in extra income a year if a recommendation to retain referral fees is acted on.
PSTF: Telematics: caution called for over information overload
Responding to a question from a PSTF advisory board member, Insure the Box founder and joint chief executive Mike Brockman admitted there is a danger of information overload with regards to what telematics can deliver.
Lloyd's & London Market - Remuneration: War of the words
Lloyd's brokers are on the defensive after controversy surrounding commissions and fees re-emerged. But as underwriters demand clarity once and for all, are buyers happy as long as premiums stay low and their own charges stay transparent? Ralph Savage…