Marine
Aspen Insurance teams up with US Risk on marine
Aspen Insurance will offer marine insurance across the United States through a partnership with the wholesale broker US Risk.
QBE and Proteus to work with Steadfast for marine
Australian broking group Steadfast has signed an agreement with marine underwriting agency Proteus and insurance giant QBE for marine lines.
Nexus reorganises Asia operation
Nexus, one of the largest specialist MGAs in the London market, has revamped its Hong Kong-based Asian operations including the rebrand of its marine team.
Neon launches marine and offshore construction consortium
Neon has launched a marine and offshore construction consortium, underwritten by Mireille Dolonen.
XL Catlin granted Monaco licence
XL Catlin has received regulatory approval to write business in Monaco.
Hong Kong government advisory report laments reinsurance failings
A Hong Kong government advisory group is recommending changes in captive, marine and reinsurance regulations to help turnaround the SAR's Asia hub status.
P&I Clubs face pricing pressure: AM Best
Underwriters in the marine protection and indemnity sector must exercise underwriting discipline as their ship-owning members continue to face economic pressure, AM Best has warned.
LMG adds marine businesses to PPL platform
The London Market Group’s electronic PPL platform has introduced marine classes for trading.
Arnott Marine brings cargo MGA back to market
Arnott Marine has relaunched its cargo managing general agent one year after retrieving the brand from AJ Gallagher.
MS Amlin boosts marine with Phoenix acquisition
Global specialty insurer MS Amlin, is to acquire 100% of the equity of Phoenix Underwriters, a Hong Kong based managing general agent specialising in yachts, super yachts and commercial craft.
Skuld Copenhagen sees leadership change
Krester Krøger Kjær has taken over as head of Skuld Copenhagen, replacing Helle Lehmann.
Hanjin Shipping declared bankrupt
South Korean shipping giant Hanjin Shipping has been declared bankrupt months after creditors lost patience with the debt ridden company.
Aegis Syndicate 1225 posts £56m profit
Aegis London’s Lloyd’s Syndicate 1225 delivered profits of £56m for the year ending 31 December 2016.
Broker Ed names Wakefield marine and energy reinsurance head
London market broker Ed has appointed Andy Wakefield as managing director of marine and energy reinsurance.
Aegis London secures Meco marine deal
Specialist marine insurance managing general agent Meco Group has partnered with Aegis.
Brit launches $250m Lloyd's yacht consortium
London market insurer Brit is to lead a $250m (£202m) capacity Lloyd’s consortium for yachts.
Skuld appoints global cargo and marine property head
Marine insurance provider Skuld has appointed Paul Knighton as global head of marine cargo and marine property.
Klimczak swaps Allianz for XL Catlin in Singapore
Former Allianz Global Corporate Specialty senior marine risk consultant Jarek Klimczak has been appointed marine risk engineer for Asia-Pacific at rival XL Catlin.
Tokio Marine tests new blockchain-based insurance policy
Tokio Marine has begun testing a blockchain-based insurance policy for the shipping industry.
Fidelis co-founder McConachie to leave
Neil McConachie, group chief financial officer and co-founder of Fidelis, is leaving the firm.
2017 outlook: Asia's exciting insurance potential
The coming year looks set to be an exciting but challenging one for general insurers in Asia as strong growth continues in many markets across the region writes Nicky Burridge.
Global Maritime brings Eagle Lyon Pope back to market
Global Maritime has re-launched Eagle Lyon Pope, its ports and shipping, marine casualty investigation and loss adjusting division.
Former Chubb execs join Navigators Asia team
Three former Chubb executives have joined Navigators’ Asian operations as the insurer continues to expand in North Asian marine, casualty and specialty markets.
Barbican Protect sets up marine division for UK SME market
Following Barbican Protect's, decision to launch a marine insurance division targeted towards the UKs SME market, Sarah Joiner has been appointed as marine underwriter.