Start-ups
Postbox: Brokers don't need to be alone in tough times
As reported in The Daily Telegraph this week, Towergate's Peter Cullum has warned that too many businesses are "traumatised" by the recession and are failing to prepare for the future, and that now is the time to be planning "transformational changes…
Moorhouse Enterprise
Welsh broker Moorhouse is to launch its first business under Moorhouse Enterprise, set up to support the next generation of broker start-ups.
Chedid Re establishes Saudi subsidiary
Reinsurance broker establishes Saudi Arabia subsidiary which has been licensed by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) to provide reinsurance brokerage services across the Kingdom.
Hiscox backs new underwriting start up
White Oak Underwriting Agency has commenced underwriting, initially targetting the 'automobile and mobile equipment industries'.
Start up lines up Deutsche Bank and Macquarie for UK float
Long Bay Re, a newly established Class 3 reinsurer registered under Bermuda law, has announced its intention to float on AIM.
Insurance Insight Interview: Anne-Sofia Hedin
Sweden has attracted a lot of attention recently, not least because of RSA's growth plans there and the opening of a new Lloyd's representative office. Lynn Rouse speaks to Markel's general manager in Sweden Anne-Sofia Hedin to get a better of idea why…
Start-up targets IT and media
Aquila Underwriting has launched an underwriting platform offering specialist liability, business interruption and crisis management policies for media content, intellectual property and IT security risks.
Invicta completes second acquisition
Invicta Insurance Services has acquired Kent-based Lowe Insurance in its second acquisition in two weeks.
Start ups : insurers - regulatory hoops
Huge costs and the pressure of regulation have been seen as barriers to setting up an insurer in the UK — so why are so many companies considering this option now, asks David Young.
Broker Network adds to new start up numbers
Preston-based broker Fulwood Insurance Services has signed up to Broker Network’s new start-up proposition launched last month.
New start up signs four-year deal with Open GI
Aquilla selects software firm to supply core trading system and business intelligence tools.
Vericlaim targets turnover of £7m in first trading year
Vericlaim UK has targeted a turnover of £7m in its first year of trading, following a formal launch this week.
Tokio Marine joins forces with Edelweiss Capital
Tokio Marine to invest $117.6m in life insurance joint venture with Indian Edelweiss Capital
Former Highway MD returns with start-up
Chris Hill back as CEO of Octagon Insurance
Moorhouse launches start-up facility for commercial brokers
Chairman Lyndon Wood hopes his facility will help entrepreneurs get over the "hangover from consolidations".