Articles by Jen Frost
China Re snaps up Chaucer from The Hanover
The Hanover has sold Chaucer to China Re for a total price of $950m (£726m).
Guidewire swoops for Aon's global analytics CEO Mang to lead new unit
Former Aon global analytics CEO Paul Mang is joining software provider Guidewire to head up a new analytics unit.
Nexus snaps up Altitude in third deal of the year
Managing General Agent Nexus has completed the acquisition of Altitude Risk Partners from Castel Underwriting.
Brokerbility chair calls for a move towards broker fees
Brokerbility chair Ashwin Mistry has called for the market to band together to cut distribution costs and bring in mandatory fees for transactions over £50,000.
Ice Insuretech sees ‘aggressive’ growth following its acquisition by Acturis
Exclusive: Having seen rapid growth, Acturis-owned insurance software provider Ice Insuretech expects to continue growing over the coming year.
Lockyers snapped up by Broker Network
Yorkshire-based broker Lockyers is the latest to be bought by Broker Network.
Lloyd’s courts disruptive technology with accelerator launch
Lloyd’s of London’s innovation accelerator Lloyd’s Lab launched today, following a global hunt for technology talent.
Trireme acquires Lloyd’s broker MGB
U.S. Risk Insurance Group subsidiary Trireme Insurance Group has purchased MGB Insurance Brokers for an undisclosed sum.
Analysis: Whiplash bill faces bumpy ride through parliament
Vocal opposition to the Civil Liability Bill is ramping up as MPs prepare to debate it in its second reading.
Swiss Re UK & Ireland CEO O’Neill steps down
Swiss Re UK & Ireland CEO Frank O’Neill is leaving the business to pursue another opportunity.
Campaign group slams ABI personal injury survey as 'worthless propaganda'
Exclusive: Access to Justice has unleashed a barrage of criticism over a survey commissioned by the Association of British Insurers, claiming it is “worthless propaganda”.
Analysis: Diversity - how far have we really come?
Insurance has talked the diversity talk for several years now. And yet, the industry still displays all-male or all-pale panels. How can it become truly inclusive?
Q&A: David Bonehill, Ecclesiastical
Ecclesiastical claims director David Bonehill was awarded the Achievement Award at the eighth Post Claims Awards. As technology is transforming claims, he predicts tech giants will enter the market, probably in the motor or home arena.
Lloyd’s underwriters given go ahead to insure Canadian cannabis risk
Underwriters at Lloyd’s of London have been informed that they can underwrite Canadian cannabis risk.
Champion boxer ordered to pay £13,000 to Axa for fundamental dishonesty
Three time Home Counties boxing champion Conroy Downer has been ordered to pay more than £13,000 in legal costs to Axa after he made a dishonest insurance claim.
Survey: Majority of public back personal injury reforms
Two-thirds of people feel “positive” about the proposed changes to personal injury compensation, a Consumer Intelligence survey commissioned by the Association of British Insurers shows.
AM Best: Flooding not wind biggest Hurricane Lane concern for insurers
In addition to insurers exposed to property risk, AM Best expects that motor insurers will see claims resulting from heavy rainfall.
Watchstone suffers Ogden hit, bulks up legal cost provisions
Watchstone has reported a pre-tax loss of £3.5m for the first half of 2018, with Ingenie still suffering from Ogden woes.
Updated: Ratings agencies split on Aspen reaction
Ratings agency Moody's has affirmed Aspen's rating following its $2.6bn (£2bn) deal with Apollo, while AM Best has placed it under review.
Claims management company posing as ABI to scam public
The Association of British Insurers has issued a warning after scammers from a claims management company posed as the body in cold calls to members of the public.
THB courts UK retail brokers with MD appointment
Declan Durkan has been appointed manging director of THB UK Risk Solutions, in a move the firm says signals the group’s “renewed focus” on UK retail brokers.
Allianz Partners launches three new 'innovation centres'
Following the launch of its Automotive Innovation Centre in 2014, Allianz Partners has created three further 'innovation centres'.
Zhong An shoots five places up Chinese P&C rankings, underwriting hits continue
Zhong An is now the 13th top player in China’s property and casualty market. It has moved five places up the rankings since the end of 2017.
Apollo snaps up Aspen in $2.6bn deal
Aspen Insurance has entered an agreement with investment manager Apollo that will see it sell all remaining shares in the business for $42.75 (£33.15) per share, a total of $2.6bn (£2bn).