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Ex-AA Insurance boss steps down as MGA MD after 12 months
The managing director of online managing general agency Iprism Kevin Sinclair has stepped down after 12 months to pursue other interests.
ABI calls for young driver restrictions
The government's road safety plans must address young drivers, according to the Association of British Insurers.
Senior Marsh exec moves to JLT's Dubai office
Jardine Lloyd Thompson, the (re)insurance broker has appointed Peregrine Muncaster as partner in its Dubai Office. He will join Lloyd Stewart with immediate effect.
Bowring Marsh, Lancashire in excess property facility offering
Bowring Marsh, the Marsh-owned specialist broker, said it is offering a new excess property facility.
US Gulf Coast predicted to be vulnerable again to hurricanes - Guy Carpenter
The US Gulf Coast, which was battered by Hurricanes Ike and Gustav last year will be the most vulnerable area to US hurricanes during the upcoming hurricane season, reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter has said.
What do you think of Lloyd's - last chance
Reinsurance wants to know what you think of Lloyd's as part of its ongoing monthly online survey of readers - Rethink. What are your views on Lloyd's new underwriting performance director; the possibilities of success of the new Lloyd's platform: and…
Aon Benfield IT chief joins Lloyd’s rival
RFIB Holdings has boosted its IT group with the hire of Mark Kinsella from Aon Benfield.
JLT affinity specialist joins Heath Lambert
Heath Lambert has appointed former Jardine Lloyd Thompson employee Tina Cant as strategic development director in its recently formed commercial affinity and small business division.
Brit appoints King to new role
Brit Insurance has appointed John King to the newly created role of portfolio director – short tail.
New Cat data service adds new CEO
Perils, the industry-wide European catastrophe insurance data initiative, has appointed former senior Glacier Insurance executive Dr Luzi Hitz as its new chief executive.
Allianz completes loss adjusting review with new panel
Allianz Insurance has appointed Davies Group, RMA and Cunningham Lindsey International to its construction and engineering loss adjuster panel following a review of its arrangements.
Brit brings over senior underwriter from Beazley
As revealed in Reinsurance in late January , Brit has secured the services of former Beazley underwriter John King.
Ex Marsh CEO to head up Lloyd's broker
Specialist broker THB Group has appointed a new chief executive for its London-based Lloyd's broking operation Thompson Heath & Bond Limited.
Brown & Brown Q1 net income drops
Brown & Brown, the US insurance broking giant, said that first quarter net income dropped to $48m from $51.7m in the same period last year.
Trade credit claims rocket by 51%
The Association of British Insurers today said that the number of trade credit insurance claims rose to 8 366 in Q4 2008, up from 5 540 in Q4 2007 – an increase of 51%.
Synergy joins forces with EMR
Synergy Accident Repair Group has announced a new strategic business relationship with EMR Insurance Services.
AMRO calls for MRO Agreement to be considered in personal injury reforms
The Association of Medical Reporting Organisations is calling for MRO Agreement processes to be incorporated into pending Ministry of Justice reforms.
Lloyds TSB Insurance appoints legal partner
Lloyds TSB Insurance has appointed Bevan Brittan to handle its liability claims work, the national law firm has claimed.
Compare the Market launches bike insurance comparison service
Insurance aggregator Compare the Market has launched a new bike insurance comparison service.
Capita disposes of insurance subsidiary
Bristol-based legal services provider Arag has purchased the family and commercial legal expenses business portfolio of before-the-event legal expenses insurance specialist Capita Assistance.
Allianz in $180m Cat bond issue
(BESTWIRE) German insurer Allianz is the latest company to revisit the catastrophe bond market, issuing a $180m Cat bond which was larger than the $150m bond it expected to launch.
Senior Lexington exec moves to Ironshore
Tony Mammolite has been appointed head of Bermudian insurer Ironshore's US Property unit.
Davies appoints new fraud chief
Davies Group has appointed former Cunningham Lindsey employee Peter Taylor as its new head of investigations.
Ascot expands in US
Ascot Underwriting is to grow its US operation with the opening of underwriting offices in Chicago, Illinois and Hartford, Connecticut, subject to regulatory approval.