Articles by Ryan Hewlett
Stackhouse Poland acquires Caprica Healthcare
Stackhouse Poland has acquired Caprica Healthcare.
Cardinus CEO Andy Hawkes named IIRSM president
Cardinus Risk Management’s CEO Andy Hawkes has been elected president of International Institute of Risk and Safety Management.
Ten opens personal lines department in Sutton Coldfield
Ten Insurance Services has launched a personal lines department, based in Sutton Coldfield.
Cat bond issuance reaches $10.5bn in 2017
Catastrophe bond activity set a new record last year with full-year 2017 cat bond issuance totalling $10.5bn (£7.75bn), according to Property Claim Services.
PCS to launch terrorism risk model
Property Claim Services is to launch a specialty lines loss aggregation solution for terror in the first quarter of 2018.
Beazley partners with Just Travel Cover on traveller terrorism fears
Beazley and Just Travel Cover have joined forces to cover travel disruption caused by an act of terrorism.
Claims firm boss fined for 'unusual' attempt to buy number plate
The director of an accident claims company has been fined for going to extraordinary lengths to buy a private number plate.
Insured cat losses hit record $135bn in 2017, says Munich Re
The final insurance bill for natural catastrophes over 2017 is expected to come to $135bn (£99.6bn) – higher than ever before, according to Munich Re.
Saga names Gary Duggan CEO of retail broking arm
Saga has named Gary Duggan as CEO of its retail broking arm Saga Services.
Sompo International buys Lexon Surety
Sompo International has acquired Lexon Surety Group, the second largest independent surety insurer in the United States.
Neon launches UK’s first ILS vehicle
Lloyd’s carrier Neon has launched the first Insurance Linked Securities vehicle in the UK, NCM Re and raised third party capital to support the UK’s first ILS transaction.
I work in insurance: Dr Keith O’Brien, behavioural insights lead, Simply Business
As the behavioural insights lead at Simply Business, O’Brien uses behavioural science to improve customer experience and the work-life balance of employees
Post Power List 2018: David Howden
Group CEO, Hyperion Group
Post Power List 2018: Sian Fisher
CEO, Chartered Insurance Institute
Post Power List 2018: Bronek Masojada
Group CEO, Hiscox
Post Power List 2018: Kevin Spencer
Group CEO, Markerstudy
Post Power List 2018: John O’Roarke
ABC Investors
Post Power List 2018: Peter Blanc
Executive chairman, Aston Scott
Post Power List 2018: David Margrett
CEO, Global Risk Partners
Post Power List 2018: Geoff Carter
CEO, Sabre
Analysis: The new Brexit landscape
Insurers look for alternative bases
PIB Group acquires Citynet
PIB Group has bought Citynet Insurance Brokers.
FCA warns against ‘bogus’ firm operating in the UK
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning to insurers against an unregulated financial services provider targeting UK consumers.